BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
RETREAD TIRES

# THEY LOOK ROUND AND BLACK 

**BUT THEY ARE REALLY VERY GREEN**

All government fleet managers want to be as environmentally friendly as
possible when it comes to purchasing various components for their
vehicles. There is no better way to carry out that mandate than to use
retreaded tires.

Retreaded tires have one of the highest post consumer contents of any
recycled product, and refreshingly, unlike with most other recycled
products, retreaded tires nearly always cost LESS than comparable new
tires.

The retread industry can offer the exact same quality as higher priced
new tires but at a far lower cost in most instances, while at the same
time being very environmentally friendly. Thanks to new technology and
improvements in rubber chemistry, retreaded tires will often actually
deliver more miles than new tires, with a failure rate as low or even
lower than new tires.

As a service to all government agencies on the federal, state and local
levels, the Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) will actively work
with fleet managers to help set up a retread tire program for their
fleets. Since many fleet managers may not have had any experience with
retreads, the TRIB materials can be very valuable. In addition to our
CDs, DVDs and printed materials, TRIB maintains a speakers bureau and
will be happy to conduct tire maintenance, retread & tire repair
workshops on-site anywhere in the continental United States for public
sector fleets.

TRIB also offers retread plant tours, which is a great way for fleet
managers to convince themselves and their staffs that retreads are a
worthwhile alternative to new tires. For information on setting up tire
workshops, plant tours in your area or to receive the TRIB materials,
please contact the Tire Retread Information Bureau toll free at
888-473-8732, or send an email to: <info@retread.org>. You will be glad
you did.
**[Region 2 - Northeast and Caribbean Region]{.underline}**

**Lori Sakalos**

Contracting Officer\
Acquisition Team Leader\
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e-mail: <lori.sakalos@gsa.gov>

GSA, Federal Technology Service

Northeast and Caribbean Region

987 Nicodemus Road

Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703\
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Telephone: (732) 532-5945

Cell: (732) 770-0442

Fax: (732) 532-5481

**Raymond Lewis**\
Acting Director\
Telecomm Services Division\
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e-mail: [raymond.lewis@gsa.gov](mailto:raymond.lewis@gsa.gov )

26 Federal Plaza\
Room 1809\
New York, NY 10278\
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Telephone: (212) 264-5054\
Fax: (212) 264-3631
# Multi-story Cropping

## ![](media/image1.wmf){width="6.027777777777778in" height="3.6840277777777777in"}PRACTICE INTRODUCTION 

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 379**

### MULTI-STORY CROPPING

Multi-story cropping means that existing or planted stands of trees or
shrubs are managed as an overstory with an understory of woody and/or
nonwoody plants that are grown for a variety of products.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION 

The purpose of multi-story cropping is to:

-   Improve crop diversity by growing mixed but compatible crops having
    different heights on the same area

-   Improve soil quality by increasing utilization and cycling of
    nutrients and maintaining or increasing soil organic matter

-   Increase net carbon storage in plant biomass and soil

This practice applies on all lands where trees, shrubs, and woody or
nonwoody crops can be grown in combination. This practice does not apply
on land that is grazed.

Multi-story cropping can provide a way to cultivate high-value specialty
crops under the protection of a forest canopy. Meanwhile, timber stand
improvement can result in a higher value timber crop as a long-term
economic strategy.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Multi-story cropping is commonly applied as part of a Conservation
Management System with practices such as:

-   Forest Stand Improvement (666)

-   Tree/Shrub Establishment (612)

-   Tree/Shrub Pruning (660)

-   Tree/Shrub Site Preparation (490)

-   Access Control (472)

**For further information, refer to the practice standard in the local
Field Office Technical Guide and associated practice specifications and
job sheets.**
**FIRST TRIMESTER SCREENING FOR DOWN SYNDROME**

**ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER**

**WHAT IS THE COMBINED TEST?**

The "combined test" is a combination of an ultrasound measurement of the
baby, plus a test for two chemicals that come from the baby and found in
your blood. This "combined test" is done at a very specific time\--11 to
13 weeks of pregnancy. The test looks for chromosome problems in the
baby, especially Down Syndrome. It is done earlier than other testing,
is more accurate, and has fewer false positive results.

**WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME?**

Down Syndrome is a condition in children caused by an extra chromosome.
Chromosomes are found in all the baby's cells and are like "blue-prints"
that direct how the baby's whole body is formed. Babies with Down
Syndrome have an extra chromosome #21. As a result of this "extra
message," the baby may be born with several problems, including learning
disabilities, special facial features, heart defects, frequent
infections and other special needs.

**WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS TEST FOR DOWN SYNDROME?**

Women older than age 35 are more likely to have a baby with Down
Syndrome, however, women of any age can have such a child. At age 35, a
woman has a 1:300 chance of having a baby with Down Syndrome. A 40 year
old woman has a 1:100 chance, and a 45 year old woman has about a 1:10
chance. You need to decide if having this test is right for you.

**HOW IS THE TEST DONE?**

Between 11 and 13 weeks a special ultrasound measurement is made of the
back of the baby's neck. Babies with Down Syndrome will often have a
thickened area behind the neck. Blood will also be taken from your
finger and checked for the amount of the two chemicals that pass from
the baby to you. Babies with Down Syndrome usually have one of these
chemicals too high, or the other too low. The laboratory will combine
these three measurements to give you your risk of having a baby with
Down Syndrome.

**IF THE TEST COMES OUT POSITIVE, DOES IT MEAN MY BABY HAS DOWN
SYNDROME?**

No, this is just a screening test. If your test results are positive,
further testing may be needed. Your prenatal care provider will explain
this to you if your test shows you may have an increased risk.
# FILTER STRIP 

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 393**

![](media/image1.png){width="5.978472222222222in"
height="3.7416666666666667in"}

### FILTER STRIP

A filter strip is an area of vegetation established for the purpose of
removing sediment, organic material, and other pollutants from runoff
and wastewater.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION 

Filter strips are generally located at the lower edge(s) of a field.
This will vary somewhat with land use, topography, and objectives. A
filter strip removes pollutants from runoff before the material enters a
body of water. It also serves as a buffer between water and the fields
above the water so that pesticides and other chemicals are not applied
directly adjacent or into the water body. Filter strips also reduce
sedimentation of streams, lakes, and other bodies of water.

In addition to the above functions, filter strips can be designed to
provide one or more secondary benefits of improved fish and wildlife
habitat, aesthetics, equipment operations such as field access and turn
rows or head lands, recreation opportunities, or livestock forage
sources. Plant species selected for planting in a filter strip requires
careful planning. There may be multiple objectives that can be
accomplished by proper plant selection.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Filter Strip is commonly used in a Conservation Management System on a
variety of land uses with practices such as Nutrient Management (590),
Pest Management (595) and Waste Utilization (633).

For more information, refer to the practice standard in the NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide and associated specifications and design
criteria.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research

ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AIDAC) MEETING

# 

# Questions

## October 29, 2003

## Holiday Inn, The Ballrooms, Two Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 

## 

## Topic: Clinical trial design in Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS)

**QUESTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE**

1.  How does one ensure that patients in clinical trials of acute
    bacterial sinusitis have bacterial disease? Please discuss the
    methods of obtaining microbiologic data including sinus punctures
    and nasal endoscopy.

2.  Please discuss the issues of trial design in the study of acute
    bacterial sinusitis. Please include in your discussion:

    a.  the strengths and limitations of placebo-controlled trials and
        non-inferiority trials. Please discuss how one determines a
        non-inferiority margin in non-inferiority trials for this
        indication.

    b.  the strengths and limitations of comparative microbiologic data.

3.  Please discuss the issues of measuring outcomes in patients in
    trials of acute bacterial sinusitis. Please include in your
    discussion measuring time-to-resolution of symptoms as an endpoint
    compared to fixed endpoints.
**PUBLIC NOTICE**![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
height="0.6604166666666667in"}

**Federal Communications Commission**

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

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

Released: May 26, 2000

#  DA 00-1107

> **COMMON CARRIER BUREAU AND INTERNATIONAL BUREAU GRANT**

> **CONSENT FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF AUTHORIZATIONS HELD**
>
> **BY NETMOVES CORPORATION TO MAIL.COM INC.**
>
> Pursuant to section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
> 47 U.S.C.
>
> § 214, and sections 0.261 and 0.291 of the Commission\'s rules, 47
> C.F.R. §§ 0.261, 0.291, the Common Carrier Bureau and the
> International Bureau approve the applications[^1] requesting
> Commission consent to transfer control of domestic and international
> section 214 authorizations held by NetMoves Corporation ("NetMoves")
> to Mail.com, Inc. ("Mail.com"). These applications pertain to
> authorizations for international and domestic interexchange services.
> No comments or petitions to deny were received in response to the
> public notice announcing that the applications had been accepted for
> filing.[^2] Pursuant to the proposed transaction, NetMoves will become
> a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mail.com.
>
> The Bureaus find that the proposed transfer will serve the public
> interest, convenience, and necessity, and therefore grant the
> applicants authorization to transfer control of the domestic and
> international section 214 authorizations held by NetMoves to Mail.com.
>
> Pursuant to section 1.103 of the Commission\'s rules, 47 C.F.R. §
> 1.103, the consent granted herein is effective upon release of this
> Public Notice. Petitions for reconsideration under section 1.106 or
> applications for review under section 1.115 of the Commission's rules,
> 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.106, 1.115, may be filed within 30 days of the date of
> this Public Notice.
>
> For further information, contact Johanna Mikes, Common Carrier Bureau,
> at (202) 418-1535, or Justin Connor, International Bureau, at (202)
> 418-1476.

-FCC-

[^1]: *See* File No. ITC-T/C-2000114-0068.

[^2]: *See NetMoves Corporation Seeks FCC Consent for Transfer of
    Control to Mail.com,* Public Notice, DA 00-484 (rel. March 2, 2000).
Construct

Biotechnical term for a hybrid molecule created by the addition of a
select gene or genes with or without accompanying regulatory sequences
to a vector DNA molecule. The vector DNA (so-called because it delivers
any DNA added to it into a cell) is usually a circular double-stranded
DNA molecule (aka plasmid DNA) that replicates in a host bacterium
independently of the bacterial chromosome. The genes and regulatory
sequences are added to the vector by means of restriction endonuclease
enzymes, i.e. enzymes that cut at specific internal sites in a DNA
molecule or other similar laboratory techniques.
# Abstract

Uranium is a redox active contaminant of concern to both human health
and ecological preservation. In soils and sediments subject to anaerobic
conditions, the more mobile, oxidized form of uranium (UO~2~^2+^) may be
reduced by dissimilatory metal-reducing bacteria. Despite rapid
reduction in controlled systems, various factors within soils may limit
biological reduction of the uranyl ion, inclusive of competing electron
acceptors such as nitrate, and alterations in uranyl speciation. Here we
elucidate the impact of uranyl speciation on the extent and rate of
reduction with a focus on the formation of the ternary
calcium-uranyl-carbonato species. Calcium decreases the rate of
microbial uranyl reduction by limiting the accessibility of U(VI), we
propose, through changes in the conformation of the electron accepting
moiety. The impact of calcium concentration on U(VI) reduction is
compared between systems containing ferrihydrite, a short-range order
iron (hydr)oxide, goethite and hematite. A linear correlation exists for
calcium concentrations from 0 to 1 mM and the extent of uranium
reduction, and the correlation exists for all three iron (hydr)oxides.
These results suggest that the presence of both any Ca in solution and
Fe (hydr)oxides impose limitations on dissimilatory uranium reduction by
decreasing reduction rates. The quantitative framework provided could be
used in remediation strategies to better understand how reduction rates
will be diminished given a known Ca concentration.
DRAFT

Mr. Kevin Kolevar, Director

Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability

Department of Energy

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Kolevar:

On behalf of the undersigned entities of the Western Interconnection, we
are proposing to assist the Department in executing its responsibilities
to identify transmission congestion under Section 1221 of the Energy
Policy Act of 2005. The elements of our proposal are explained in the
attached document. We have visited with your staff on the ideas
contained in the document and decided to encapsulate those discussions
in the document.

Much analysis has been done and is underway in the Western
Interconnection to evaluate transmission congestion. We believe it is
important that the Department rely on this information in fulfilling its
statutory obligations rather than create its own database, modeling and
analysis effort. A go-it-alone DOE strategy will result in dueling
models and studies and undermine the consensus necessary to trigger
investment needed to relieve congestion.

In brief, our proposal is to:

-   Assemble existing interconnection-wide and sub-regional studies of
    transmission congestion.

-   Complete by January 2006 a new analysis of historical transmission
    congestion that considers actual flows on transmission paths,
    Operating Transfer Capacity, Available Transfer Capacity, and
    schedules. This will require DOE to provide \$25,000-\$40,000 to
    purchase OASIS data for the analysis.

-   Provide the results of ongoing interconnection-wide studies of
    future transmission congestion under alternative generation and load
    scenarios.

-   Offer DOE the opportunity to have additional transmission modeling
    scenarios studied.

This information will be developed in consultation with Western states
and provinces. While this approach will not fulfill DOE's obligation
under Section 1221 to consult with states, we believe this approach will
lay a useful foundation for such consultations.

We will use a public, transparent and inclusive process to develop the
above analysis. The data base used in modeling future congestion will be
portable, reciprocal, publicly-available consistent with critical
infrastructure information protection requirements, and consistent with
WECC confidential databases and public versions of LSE resource plans.

Finally, we have proposed a schedule of action that will give the
Department a method of ensuring that the proposed work is progressing in
a way that will enable DOE to meet its statutory deadlines.

Sincerely,

Louise McCarren, CEO

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Egil "Bud" Krogh, Chairman

Seams Steering Group-Western Interconnection

John Savage, Chairman

Committee on Regional Electric Power Cooperation
Task Description:

Firm shall send a check in the amount of \$2,500 to support the National
Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) in there 8^th^ National
Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Climate Change,
Science and Solutions.

The contact person and address is listed below:

Peter Saundry, Ph.D.

Executive Director

National Council for Science and the Environment

1707 H. Street, NW, Suite 200

Washington, DC 2006-3918

telephone: (202)-530-5810

\[Preparer: Kimberly Peterson, NIH/NIEHS, 919-541-7621\]
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                         
 CONTACT:                       **

July 31,
2007                                                                           
  Marion Read

>   Office: 202-225-3665
>
>   Cell: 202-258-1367

           

**ARCURI ANNOUNCES PLANNING GRANT FOR MARATHON**

**WASHINGTON, DC** -- Today, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri
(D-Utica) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural
Development agency has awarded a \$3,750 Water and Waste Disposal Grant
to the Village of Marathon.

"This is a critical first step for the Village of Marathon to improve
water delivery and water pressure throughout the village, including
local schools," **said Arcuri**. "This is a classic example of how even
a small amount of federal resources can improve the quality of life for
Upstate communities. Grants like this allow localities to study and
evaluate the best possible options for improving water services to local
residents, businesses, and schools. I'm pleased to see federal resources
going to help local communities, and will continue to work on the
federal level to improve water infrastructure."

The grant will be used to study a potential joint water project with the
Marathon Central School to improve water distribution (water quality and
pressure) for both the Village residents and the school system. Ultimate
goals may include: improvements in water pressure, potential elimination
of double pumping, and potential construction of new storage. The
population served by the grant is 1,063.

"We appreciate this USDA grant to study what it is going to take to
improve water pressure in the Village. In some of the Village's higher
elevations there is low water pressure and this grant will allow us to
see what options are available. This is small-town U.S. and I appreciate
somebody paying attention to us," **said Mayor John Pitman**.

"We're pleased to provide this planning grant to the Village of
Marathon," **said Patrick H. Brennan, State Director for USDA Rural
Development in New York**. "This grant will help Marathon identify ways
to improve water service and is an example USDA Rural Development's
commitment New York's rural communities."

In fiscal year 2006, the USDA Rural Development's water and waste-water
program invested more than \$51 million in rural New York. In total,
USDA Rural Development invested more than \$250 million in rural New
York last year, raising its total investment in the state to more than
\$1.2 billion since 2001.

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**October 29, 2003** In Reply Refer to: 373/26

**[Regional Loan Center Release No. 03-09]{.underline}**

TO: ALL SERVICERS AND HOLDERS

SUBJ: INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSABLE ATTORNEY FEES

**WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS RELEASE?**

The purpose of this release is to announce revised maximum reimbursable
attorney fees

for VA guaranteed loans terminated within the jurisdiction of the
Manchester Regional

Loan Center. This revision updates information provided in our Release
No. 03-06,

Expenses For Preservation of Security & Liquidation, dated August 7,
2003.

**WHAT ARE THE AMENDED FEES AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE?**

> Effective for loans referred to attorneys for foreclosure on or after
> the issue date of this release, the maximum reimbursable attorney fees
> will be:
>
> Connecticut: \$850
>
> Massachusetts: \$850
>
> Maine: \$850
>
> New Hampshire: \$750
>
> New York: \$850
>
> Rhode Island: \$750
>
> Vermont: \$850

**WHOM SHOULD YOU CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?**

If you have any questions regarding this release, please contact Susan
Sigler, Loan

Administration Officer, at 603-666-7484 or by e-mail at
*lgyssigl@vba.va.gov*.

\*Please note that it is not VA's intent to regulate the amounts that
lenders may pay for

services performed. The amounts listed in this release represent the
maximums that VA will reimburse for claims submitted under guaranty for
loans within our jurisdiction.

Keith C. Boerner

Loan Guaranty Officer
Task Description:

Firm shall send a check in the amount of \$5,000.00 to support the
International Symposium on Endemic (Balkan) Nephropathy-Reevaluation of
Diagnostic Criteria and Public Health Activities Conference.

The contact person and address is listed below:

**Professor Nada Čikeš, M.D., Ph.D.\
Dean, University of Zagreb, Medical School Office**

**Salata 3b, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia**

**Tel. +385 1 4566 909**

**Fax +385 1 4566 724**

\[Preparer: Kimberly Peterson, NIH/NIEHS, 919-541-7621\]
Nanomechanics Breakout Session

The intent of this breakout session was to explore how Discovery
Platforms™ can be used to address basic questions in nanomechanics, such
as a) how do the mechanical properties of materials with nanometer scale
architectural dimensions differ from the same material in the bulk
forms, and b) what unique mechanical properties exist in nanoscale
architectures?

The three main points and recommendations that were made based on the
discussion session are:

1.  CINT should be a repository for (a) platforms and (b) science that
    platforms can solve. Advertise existing "platforms" and science that
    are being used by CINT and the external community, via the web. Some
    examples of existing platforms were presented in the CINT talk,
    e.g., nanostructured materials, MEMS tensile tester, MEMS
    friction/wear test, etc. Demand from the community may indicate what
    type of new or standardized platform is needed.

2.  Interest exists in creating materials with controlled nanostructure
    using templated growth as a simple platform (e.g. using the bottoms
    up synthesis structures -- mesoporous films, etc.).

3.  For nanomechanics, cantilevers are an archetypal structure and
    perhaps the first type of platforms that we develop. Maybe we should
    offer a standardized cantilever geometry (e.g. one compatible with
    AFM tips). Perhaps the cantilevers should have built-in displacement
    sensors. Packages could be constructed to hold these standardized
    tips in fluidic environments, cryogenic, etc. -- similar to
    micro-hot plate package. *\[Clearly, the specific structure of the
    platform needs to be worked out. Perhaps focus should be placed on
    developing a capability to make a platform, e.g. the ability to make
    a customized cantilever (in the dimensions of an AFM cantilever)
    that could have increased functionality (e.g. integrated heating) or
    material tunability (e.g. a cantilever out of a nanostructured
    metal, etc.).\]*
We will be turning our clocks back an hour on Sunday, November 4, 2007
-- one week later than our normal daylight savings time date of October
28. While this means an extra hour of sleep for most of us --- our
computers are not so lucky. The vast majority of computers will not be
affected at all, but a small percentage may exhibit errors in Outlook
appointment calendars. For the week of October 28, 2007 through November
3, 2007 your appointments may be off by an hour. After November 4,
everything will be back to normal.

**Did the patches earlier in the year fix this issue for this month or
do I need to patch again?**

The patches applied earlier in the year will fix the issue for all
appointments you created. You do not need to patch again.

**What should I do?**

In the event that any change may have occurred, print a copy of your
Outlook calendar for the week of October 28, 2007 through November 3,
2007 as a backup.

**For more information:**

A wiki
([[http://kiwi.cit.nih.gov/dst]{.underline}](http://kiwi.cit.nih.gov/dst))
has been created by NIH's Center for Information Technology (CIT) to
share information about Daylight Saving Time changes for 2007. Please
visit that site to learn more about DST and how it affects computers and
applications at the NIH.

For additional assistance, please contact the NIH Help Desk:

[[http://support.nih.gov]{.underline}](http://support.nih.gov/)

301-496-4357

1-866-319-4357 (toll-free)

301-496-8294 (TTY)

 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

CIT Communications
# PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SERVICES (PICS)

### NIH - TASK ORDER

RFTOP# TITLE:

**PART I -- REQUEST FOR TASK ORDER (TO) PROPOSALS**

A. Point of Contact Name:

#### Phone- Fax- 

Proposal Address: Billing Address:

Accounts Payable, OFM, NIH

Bldg 31, Room B1B39

Bethesda, MD 20892-2045

B. PROPOSED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: *??? days from date of award.*

C. PRICING METHOD: *Examples are Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee,
Labor Hour, Time and Material, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Award
Fee, etc. It helps to provide an estimated level of effort or other
funding restriction.*

D. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: *You may have proposals submitted
electronically or in hard copy. Describe the format and number of
copies. A signed task order form will be required for award.*

E. RESPONSE DUE DATE: *Insert a date or a number of days from the
release of the RFTOP at 4:00PM EDT*

F. TASK DESCRIPTION:

*.*

## G. EVALUATION FACTORS 

## RFTOP# TITLE:

**PART II - CONTRACTOR'S REPLY: CONTRACT #263-01-D-0\_\_\_\_\_ TO \#
NICS-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

Contractor:

Points of Contact:

#### Phone- Fax-

Address:

##### TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: Pricing Method

TOTAL ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOURS:

PROPOSED COMPLETION DATE:

FOR THE
CONTRACTOR:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

#####  Signature Date

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

**SOURCE SELECTION:**

WE HAVE REVIEWED ALL SUBMITTED PROPOSALS HAVE DETERMINED THIS FIRM
SUBMITTED THE BEST OVERALL PROPOSAL AND THE PRICE/COST IS REASONABLE.

## Billing Reference \# \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Appropriations Data:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(ATTACH OBLIGATING DOCUMENT IF AN ROC WILL NOT BE USED.)

RECOMMENDED:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

FAX \# Signature - Project Officer Date

APPROVED:\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

FAX \# Signature - Contracting Officer Date

**NIH APPROVAL -**

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED LABOR HOURS OR ESTIMATED TASK
ORDER AMOUNT WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER &
PICS COORDINATOR

APPROVED:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature --Larry Manning, NIH-PICS Coordinator Date
#  PD G83839

November 15, 2000

CLA-2-61-DD:C:D:I01

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075

Ms. Ruth Hayd

Customs Specialist

Kohl's

N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

RE: The classification of a women's pullover from Turkey.

Dear Ms. Hayd:

In your letter dated October 27, 2000, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

Style number FGM-22 is a women's 100% cotton sleeveless pullover. It
extends from the nape of the neck to the hips and features a scoop neck
in front with capping, arm holes with capping and a straight hemmed
bottom.

Your sample is returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.20.2075,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar
articles, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton: Other: Other: Other: Women's
or girls'. The rate of duty will be 18.2 percent ad valorem.

The pullover falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Turkey are subject
to quota and the requirements 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.

Sincerely,

William M. McGuire

Acting Port Director

Boston, Massachusetts
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Tammi Schone - (605) 352-1102

# 

# CITY OF CORSICA IMPROVES TREATMENT FACILITY AND WATER DELIVERY *[USDA Rural Development Funds of \$1,075,625 Assist With the Project]{.underline}*

**(Corsica, SD -- June 13, 2007)** Area Director Trace Davids and Rural
Development Manager Tim Murray met with City of Corsica officials
Wednesday to award \$1,075,625 in loan and grant funding for
improvements to the City's water and wastewater facilities.

Mike Jaspers, State Director for USDA Rural Development said, "This
funding represents a serious federal commitment to rural water systems
and the people they serve." He continued, "The upgrades to the
facilities will ensure continued service to area residents, as well as
provide for moderate future growth in the area."

The proposed water improvements will focus upon two key segments, supply
and storage. These improvements will increase the water system's "on
demand" capacity while addressing low pressure concerns in segments of
the City. Wastewater improvements will include replacement of the
community's waste treatment facilities. The addition of a new storage
reservoir, increase in supply, additional waste treatment cells and
improved discharging practices will serve the community for several
years. The Rural Development water and waste disposal loan funds in the
amount of \$763,000 and grant funds in the amount of \$312,625 were
leveraged with other funding from sources other than USDA in the amount
of \$1,609,000 for a combined total project cost of \$2,684,625.

"The improvements to our waste water collection system will help to
eliminate the problems that would have arisen now and in the future. By
eliminating our ground water problems, we will increase the life of our
existing lagoons. With the new water tower, increased water supply into
town and replacement of old, outdated water mains, we can be assured
that any future growth in Corsica will not be hindered by lack of
water," said Richard Brink, Mayor of the City of Corsica.

USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that
will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of
life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development
provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in
homeownership, business development, and critical community and
technology infrastructure. 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/).

**- USDA -**
N005084

January 24, 2007

CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:349

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.10.2030; 6307.90.9889

Patty Messenger

Western Overseas

4111-K Rose Lake Drive

Charlotte, NC 28217

RE: The tariff classification of textile pads and sponge from China

Dear Ms. Messenger:

In your letter dated December 10, 2006 you requested a classification
ruling on behalf of Carrand Companies Inc.

You submitted three samples. Item 40117 and 40118 (2-pack) are
applicator pads used to apply wax and polish to automobiles. The
circular pads are made from a piece of plastic foam covered entirely
with terry knit man-made fiber fabric. The edges of the pads are
finished with an overlock stitch. Item 40117 measures 6 inches in
diameter and Item 40118 measures 5 inches in diameter.

Item 40106 is a sponge. It is comprised of a plastic foam sponge covered
entirely with a knit man-made fiber fabric. The sponge is used to remove
bugs while washing a car.

The applicable subheading for Item 40106 will be 6307.10.2030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides
for other made up articles, including dress patterns: floorcloths,
dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths: other...other. The rate
of duty will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Items 40117 and 40118 will be
6307.90.9889, HTSUS, which provides for other made up articles,
including dress patterns: other: other: other...other: other. The duty
rate will be 7 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change.
The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are
provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

Subheadings 6307.10.2030 and 6307.90.9889 are not assigned a category
designation and items classified therein are not subject to quota or
visa requirements. Quota and visa requirements are the result of
international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa
requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close
to the time of shipment, the "Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas"
which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current
information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from
China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of
Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 John Hansen at 646-733-3043.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
[Business Mail Accaptance]{.smallcaps}

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May 17, 1996

TO: Area Managers, Sales

Area Managers, Customer Service Support

Area Managers, Operations Support

Managers, Rates and Classification Service Centers

Classification Reform Coordinators (Districts and Areas)

District Managers, Business Mail Entry

SUBJECT: Letter Tray and Flat Tray Strapping Standards

The following standards have been developed by the Postal Service to
ensure that letter trays and flat trays are securely and safely strapped
in accordance with applicable Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) standards.

**1. Basic Standards For All Strapping:**

-   When strapping letter trays, place a single wrap of plastic strap
    around the length of the tray. When strapping flat trays, place two
    plastic straps around the tray perpendicular to the length and
    approximately six inches apart.

-   The strap must ensure that the tray maintains its integrity
    throughout processing and transportation and must not crush the
    tray, sleeve, or lid.

-   The strap should have ten pounds minimum tension.

-   The strap and seal shall not be harmfully affected by moisture or
    ambient temperature ranging from -40 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

**2. Preferred Strapping Material and Sealing Method:**

-   Use white or yellow textured, extruded, oriented, commercial
    heat-sealable polypropylene strapping with a minimum .236-inch width
    and .022-inch thickness (ASTM D3950, Type II).

-   Apply the seal by melting the ends together using the heat or
    friction method.

**3. Other Acceptable Plastic Strapping Material and Sealing Methods:**

-   Other plastic strapping material may be used if it has a minimum
    tensile breaking strength of 80 pounds with an elongation before
    yield of less than 20 percent.

-   To minimize the cutting effect, the material must form a flat bend
    with a minimum of .25-inch when installed on the tray and a maximum
    width of .625-inch

-   The seal shall be accomplished by: melting the ends of the band
    together using the heat or friction method; using a non-corrosive
    plastic buckle or seal; tying a knot; or using self-locking straps.

-   The seal of the band should have a minimum breaking strength of 60
    pounds.

Note: Coils of plastic strapping material and plastic buckles or seals
(applied by hand without any additional equipment) are inexpensive and
can be ordered from most shipping or packaging supply catalogs.

**4. Prohibited Sealing Methods:**

Metal buckles or seals must not be used to secure the ends of strapping
material placed around letter trays or flat trays. These types of
closures create safety hazards to personnel and equipment.

/Cheryl Beller/

(for) Anita J. Bizzotto

Manager

Business Mail Acceptance

cc: Don Close, Engineering

Ralph Walker, Engineering

Bob Sheehan, Inplant Operations

Ed Ruiz, Inplant Operations

Michele Denny

Hank Cleffi

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

**Federal Communications Commission**

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

###  Washington, D.C. 20554

**DA 01-1793**

**July 30, 2001**

# WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU ACTION 

# REGION 3 (ARIZONA) 700 MHz 

# PUBLIC SAFETY PLANNING COMMITTEE

##  ANNOUNCES FOURTH MEETING

The Region 3 (Arizona) 700 MHz Public Safety Planning Committee
announces that its fourth meeting will be held on September 28, 2001
from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the joint Tucson Police Department
Headquarters Building, 270 South Stone Avenue, Tucson, Arizona. The
meeting will be held in the first floor conference room. Parking will be
available just west of the headquarters building at the Tucson
Convention Center parking lot. The purpose of the meeting is to:

1.  Approve minutes of the third meeting held on July 19, 2001

2.  Receive Reports from subcommittees for

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a.  Funding

b.  By-laws

c.  Strategy

All eligible public safety providers in Arizona may utilize these
frequencies. It is essential that not only public safety, but all
government, Native American Tribal, and non-governmental organizations
eligible under Section 90.523(a) & (b) of the Commission's Rules, 47
C.F.R. § 90.523(a), (b), be represented in order to ensure each agency's
future spectrum needs are considered in the allocation process.
Administrators who are not oriented in the communications field should
delegate someone with this knowledge to attend, participate and
represent your agency's needs.

All interested parties wishing to participate in the planning for the
use of new public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz band should plan to
attend. For further information, please contact:

Curt Knight, Chairman

Region 3, 700 MHz Public Safety Planning Committee

Manager, Telecommunications Bureau

Arizona Department of Public Safety

P. O Box 6638, MD2800

Phoenix, AZ 85005-6638

\(602\) 223-2257 (voice)

\(602\) 233-2679 (fax)

Email: cknight@dps.state.az.us

Additional Region 3 information may be found at http:
//www.az-apco-nena.org/

\- FCC -
*Title I and Other Debt Collection Guidance* APPENDIX 12

4740.2 REV-3

**PROCEDURES FOR FILING A FORGERY ALLEGATION**

Please be advised that in order for us to initiate an investigation of
forgery it is necessary that the following procedures be adhered to.

A written statement must be submitted to our Office in the form of an
unsworn declaration. This statement should set forth a complete
description of the facts in the case including:

1\. A positive statement that your signature on the note is not genuine,
and that it was placed on the note without your knowledge or consent.

2\. A statement that the signature on the note has not been ratified,
and that the defense of forgery will be used in any suit to enforce
payment of the note.

3\. A statement as to whether or not you also dispute the signature on
the contract, credit application and completion certificate (as
applicable). Use separate paragraphs for each.

4\. A statement as to what contact, if any, you had with the dealer,
salesperson, or witnesses.

5\. A statement as to whether you obtained any benefits from the loan,
explaining in detail any payments that have been made.

6.  A statement as to the possible identity of any person responsible
    for the forgery.

7.  A signature line in the form: "I declare under penalty of perjury
    that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date)."

Also, to determine the authenticity of the signature, this Department
must request a handwriting analysis from the FBI. In order to do this,
the following must be submitted along with your declaration.

1\. Fifteen (15) current signatures: Each signature should be made on a
separate piece of lined, check size paper and must be made without
having the documents alleged to have been forged present. The signatures
must be witnessed with the witness indicating the date and type of pen
used. The witness may either be a Notary Public or an employee of this
Department. (Please call this Office to arrange for an appointment with
your local HUD Office if you wish to have HUD witness the signatures.)

2\. Fifteen (15) signature specimens made around the time of the loan,
such as canceled checks or old letters: If such documents are not
available, please indicate that fact and an explanation in your
declaration.
**STB VOTING CONFERENCE**

**September 24, 2004**

**10:00 a.m., Board Hearing Room**

**CHAIRMAN NOBER'S OPENING STATEMENT:**

**I want to thank you all for coming to this voting conference. As you
can tell from the docket, we have quite a few cases before us today. I
note that the staff has put in a lot of time and effort into the
preparation for this voting conference and I want to thank them for all
their hard work. I also want to thank my fellow commissioners for their
cooperation in preparing for this voting conference.**

**As many of you know we have a few rate case reconsideration motions
currently pending. Today we will be considering the motions for
reconsideration that were filed in the [Texas Municipal Power Agency. v.
BNSF]{.underline} case. By the end of the year, I intend to have all of
the pending rate case reconsideration motions considered and decided by
the Board. You can expect the Board to hold a voting conference about
once a month through the end of the year.**

**In addition, this fall the Board will be very active hearing oral
arguments. Next week we will hold an oral argument in the [Arizona
Public Service Co. v. BNSF]{.underline} rate case. Next month we intend
to hold an oral argument in the [Southern Motor Carrier]{.underline}
case, and in November we intend to hold oral arguments in the [Arizona
Electric Power Cooperative v. UP and BNSF]{.underline} rate case and the
[Guam v. Sea-Land]{.underline} case.**

**Let me now turn to my fellow commissioners for any opening statement
they may have before turning to the matters at hand.**
SF-3881

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT

ENROLLMENT FORM

This form is used for Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment with an
addendum record that contains payment-related information. Recipients of
these payments should bring this information to the attention of their
financial institution when presenting this form for completion.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

The following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act of
1974 (P.L. 93-579). All information collected on this form is required
under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR 210. This information
will be used by the Treasury Department to transmit payment data, by
electronic means to the payee\'s financial institution. Failure to
provide the requested information may delay or prevent the receipt of
payments through the ACH payment system.

PAYEE/COMPANY INFORMATION

NAME:

SSN OR TAXPAYER ID NO:

ADDRESS:

CONTACT PERSON NAME:

TELEPHONE NUMBER

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION INFORMATION

NAME:

ADDRESS

ACH COORDINATOR NAME:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

NINE-DIGIT ROUTING NUMBER:

DEPOSITOR ACCOUNT TITLE:

DEPOSITOR ACCOUNT NUMBER:

TYPE OF ACCOUNT: CHECKING SAVINGS

SIGNATURE & TITLE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL

BANKS TELEPHONE NUMBER:

AGENCY INFORMATION

FEDERAL PROGRAM AGENCY: USDA RD/FARM SERVICE AGENCY

ACH FORMAT: X CCD CTN

AGENCY CONTACT NAME: FISCAL CONTROL BRANCH TELE #: 314-457-4036

WAIVER REQUESTED FOR: FINANCIAL HARDSHIP PHYSICAL DISABILITY

MENTAL DISABILITY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
![](media/image1.jpeg){width="1.7909722222222222in"
height="2.504166666666667in"}Mary Parks

Director

Small Business GWAC Center

Office of Integrated Acquisition Services

Federal Acquisition Service

The Heartland Region

In Mary Parks' current position as the Director of the Small Business
Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts Center in the Heartland Region of
General Services Administration, she is responsible for developing and
providing small business contract solutions for federal information
technology customers worldwide. As Center Director, she oversees a
Business Management Division and Contracts Division which develop and
manage the GWAC portfolio and provide training and education on the
contracts. The Small Business GWAC Center is responsible for 8(a) STARS,
HUBZone and the new VETS GWACS.

Mary began her federal government career in 1976 in GSA's Office of
Finance, in Kansas City, Mo as an Accounts Maintenance Clerk.

In 1980, she joined the Heartland Region's Federal Supply Service, Tools
Commodity Center as a Contract Specialist intern and participated in the
development of the first multiple award Federal Supply Schedule for
tools.

In 1986, she became the Regional Printing Officer in the Heartland
Region, managing printing functions in Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo.

In 1996, she moved to GSA's Federal Technology Service as Director of
Contracts. Was a member of the National ITS team to award the 8(a)
Federal Acquisition Services for Technology contracts and developed the
business case to move the national contract function for the 8(a)
contracts to the Heartland Region in 1999.

Ms. Parks earned a bachelor of science in education from Kansas State
College at Pittsburg in 1972. She has continued her education through
the University of Missouri at Kansas City in the masters of public
administration program and is a graduate of the Harvard University, John
F. School of Government, Senior Executive Fellows program.

She is also a member of the National Contract Management Association