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April 14, 2008

Thomas Johnson, President and CEO

Business Consortium Alliance, Inc.

416 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 312

San Juan, PR 00918

Re: Federal Credit Unions (FCUs) are Depository Institutions.

Dear Mr. Johnson:

You have asked if FCUs are depository institutions. Yes, FCUs are
depository institutions.

The Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) defines an FCU as "a cooperative
association organized . . . for the purpose of promoting thrift among
its members and creating a source of credit for provident or productive
purposes." 12 U.S.C. 1752(1). FCUs fulfill this purpose by accepting
deposits, in the form of shares, from members and using those deposits
to make loans and provide other member services. FCUs are chartered and
supervised by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an
independent federal agency. NCUA insures the share deposits of all FCUs
and many state-chartered credit unions through the National Credit Union
Share Insurance Fund. NCUA's share insurance is the same as the deposit
insurance provided to banks by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation. Both federal insurance programs are backed by the full
faith and credit of the United States government.

The FCU Act states the meaning of "depository institution" is as defined
in section 19(b)(1)(A) of the Federal Reserve Act (FRA). 12 U.S.C.
1759(c)(2)(A)(ii), 12 U.S.C. 461(b)(1)(A). Specifically, that section of
the FRA includes in the definition of "depository institution" any
insured credit union as defined in section 101 of the FCU Act, which
includes all FCUs and state-chartered credit unions insured by NCUA, or
any credit union which is eligible to apply to become an insured credit
union under section 201 of the FCU Act. 12 U.S.C. 461(b)(1)(A)(iv), 12
U.S.C. 1752(7), 12 U.S.C. 1781.

Please contact Staff Attorney Frank Kressman or me with any additional
questions.

Sincerely,

/S/

Sheila A. Albin

Associate General Counsel

GC/FSK:bhs

08-0232
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height="1.03125in"}**YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL**

**SAMPLE LETTER TO EDITOR**

**\[409\] Words**

**Underage Drinking. Adult Consequences.**

***Campaign Targets Underage Drinkers and Parents Who Provide Alcohol***

Dear Editor:

Each year thousands of teens are killed or injured in traffic crashes as
a result of underage drinking. Teens and parents are strongly reminded
that underage drinking is against the law and it's deadly serious.

Nationally in 2006, 64 percent of all drivers or motorcycle operators
ages 15 to 20 who were involved in fatal traffic crashes and had a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher died as a result of
the crash -- a fact which is both tragic and unacceptable.

That's why in **\[State\]** we're stepping-up the crackdown on underage
drinking through a comprehensive teen drinking-and-driving prevention
program called *Underage Drinking. Adult Consequences.* Throughout this
campaign, local community leaders, concerned citizens, and local law
enforcement officials in **\[State\]** have joined to remind teens and
parents that underage drinking is not only wrong -- it's against the
law.

Law enforcement officers will step-up compliance checks, saturation and
party patrols, and watching for parents who provide alcohol or host
drinking parties for their underage teens. Parents need to know that
hosting a party where alcohol is served to minors is not only illegal,
but it's extremely dangerous for their teens, for others in the
community, and for the parents themselves given the legal liabilities
they face.

To help educate parents and teens, a series of hard-hitting *Underage
Drinking. Adult Consequences.* radio and newspaper ads, mobile
billboards, and other materials are being used to put parents and their
teens on notice that any incident of underage drinking creates serious
consequences. These advertising messages that bluntly advise parents it
is "time to grow up" are not intended to speak to responsible,
law-abiding parents who are already doing the right thing, but rather to
those parents who still don't get it and think it is okay to host
parties where underage drinking occurs, or to supply alcohol to their
teenagers and their teenagers' friends.

We're asking teens to avoid alcohol, and we ask parents to make a new or
renewed commitment to being responsible parents and to
**[never]{.underline}** be a party to underage drinking. Remember,
giving teens alcohol is not only wrong -- it's illegal. *Underage
Drinking. Adult Consequences.*

Sincerely,

> ***\[Name, address and phone number\] (The newspaper must have these
> to verify the identity of the sender, but won't print the street
> address or phone number.)***

\###
Poster Presentation 3-48

Use of Anion Exchange Resin to Recover Succinic Acid

from a Continuous Fermentation

[Robert Hanchar]{.underline}\*, Elankovan Ponnampalam, Deborah Burgdorf

MBI International,

3900 Collins Road

Lansing MI 48910

Phone: 517-336-4629; Fax: 517-337-2122; E-mail: <hanchar@mbi.org>

Succinic acid is an important biobased product that can be used as a
starting material in the production of numerous industrially important
chemicals such as; 1,4-butanediol, tetrahydrofuran, 2-pyrrolidinone,
n-methyl 2-pyrrolidinone, and gamma-butyrolactone. In many cases
succinic acid can be directly substituted for maleic acid/anhydride in
current industrial production processes. Numerous organisms are
available for production of succinic acid through a fermentative route
that provide acceptable conversion and productivity. However, a key step
in making the biobased production of succinic acid cost competitive is
the recovery of the product out of the fermentation broth. One approach
is the use of ion exchange resin to remove the succinic acid/succinate
from the fermentation as it is produced. Several types of anion exchange
resins were evaluated for this application and then a continuous
fermentation was demonstrated using a proprietary strain of
*Actinobacillus succinogenes*. The pH of the fermentation was initially
controlled by addition of ammonium hydroxide. As the fermentation
progressed a group of anion exchange columns were used to remove
succinate from the fermentation broth and recycle liberated ammonium
hydroxide back to the fermentor to maintain pH control.
**[IT Safety Committee Meeting-- Friday June 27, 2008]{.underline}**

1)  Introduce

    a.  New BSO rep -- Kim Abbott

        i.  Discussed roll -- 30% in the field

        ii. Wants to be included in all safety activities (e.g. walk
            throughs, tap root investigations, lessons learned)

        iii. Roll is to note what is in compliance

    b.  New SRC rep -- Ted Sopher

2)  Announcements

    a.  Human Factors International (<http://www.humanfactors.com/>).\
        There will be two, identical 4-hour seminars from 8-12 and 1-5\
        on Friday August 1st.  The objective is a broad introduction\
        to usability design as a science, art, and professional
        discipline.\
        This will not be narrowly focused training for software
        developers,\
        but rather a higher-level introduction to the field suitable\
        for anyone interested, from IT developers to IT managers to\
        business/functional application owners.

    b.  Walk throughs being conducted with RA

        i.  Note combustibles in computer rooms

        ii. Discussion about staging area for 1275 and future
            possibility of creating a space in the hallway outside of
            1275

3)  JHA Rollout

    a.  Recommendations of committee implemented -- Move smart training
        for all employees

        i.  Discussion of liftsmart

    b.  Communicate out to groups and back up to committee

        i.  Some ambiguity in questions as well as waiving courses

    c.  Ergo evals for new employees triggered by JHA and training

        i.  Special awareness for students

        ii. Advise Ergo Advocate of new students
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                                                  Review /   Review               
                                                  Internal                        
                                                  EPA Peer                        
                                                  Review                          

  PRE-008   Visible                                                               Tom Logan, EMC,
            Emission                                                              (919) 541-2580
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**STATEMENT OF\
COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE**

Re: *XM Radio, Inc.*

Beginning in 1927 with its predecessor, one of the core purposes for the
Federal Communications Commission was to ensure that licensees operate
in accordance with technical specifications of their license. Adherence
to Commission authorizations ensures that all spectrum licensees can
make efficient use of the bandwidth they have been allocated. That is
why I felt it imperative to resolve these outstanding enforcement issues
before moving to consideration of this merger.

The licensee that is the subject of today's voluntary forfeiture and
consent decree failed to comply---knowingly and repeatedly, at the
highest levels of management---with the specifications for its FM
modulators and the terms of its Special Temporary Authorizations
("STAs") for more than five years. I believe the Consent Decree we adopt
today reflects the gravity of the violations, and the seriousness with
which I view them.

XM has agreed to a voluntary contribution of \$17,394,375 for operating
terrestrial repeaters at variance from their specification, and
authorizing non-compliant FM modulators. In addition, XM has entered
into a consent decree that mandates strict compliance with
certifications, reporting requirements, and penalties associated with
future violations. Specifically, XM has agreed to the following:

> ▪ A Compliance Plan to remain in effect for five (5) years, requiring
> reporting every three (3) months; almost twice the FCC's customary
> compliance plan period.

-   Hire FCC Compliance Officer responsible for ensuring future
    compliance with Act and Commission rules;

-   Adopt Procedural Guide establishing procedures for testing,
    certifying and making modifications to satellite radio receivers and
    Repeater Change Guide establishing procedures for making any changes
    to terrestrial repeater network;

-   Conduct audits of randomly selected satellite radio receivers to
    ensure compliance;

-   Establish an FCC Compliance Training Program for all employees who
    engage in activities subject to FCC regulation;

-   Provide notices to subscribers offering various technical fixes to
    non-compliant radio receivers at no cost to subscriber via its
    website, subscriber newsletter and automated telephone response;

-   Broadcast on-air notices to subscribers regarding non-compliant
    radio receivers;

-   Replace non-compliant radio receivers returned by consumers for
    repair or warranty claims with compliant devices; and

-   Submit periodic compliance reports to FCC.

With regard to terrestrial repeaters, within 60 days XM will shut down
or bring into compliance 100 of its repeaters. All others will be
referred to the FCC's International Bureau for processing

.

Administration of effective spectrum policy requires that licensees
comply with Commission rules and that the Commission is vigilant in its
oversight. This will foster a level playing field for competition and
encourage technological innovation. The American public requires and
deserves no less.
**Statement of Work for HHT Conference**

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), in collaboration
with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Office
of Rare Diseases (ORD), is planning a conference focused on the biology
and pathophysiology of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). The
organizing group envisions a two to two-and-a-half day conference of
approximately 100 attendees to be held in the spring or summer of 2006
at a local hotel or conference center.

[Scope of work:]{.underline} The contractor will provide a range of
support services under this task order. These services will include:

-   Reserving appropriate meeting rooms (one large room and at least
    four break out rooms) at the Marriott Bethesda North Conference
    Center (or comparable venue).

-   Reserving a block of sleeping rooms at the selected venue.

-   Arranging travel, lodging, and reimbursement for up to 20
    individuals; to include any travel by air, train, rental car, or
    mixed mode. Travelers will contact the contractor directly. NHGRI
    will provide a list of attendees for whom travel is authorized. All
    travel reimbursements must be paid within two weeks of receiving the
    traveler's voucher.

-   Making arrangements for all refreshment breaks (am, pm).

-   Creating and maintaining an online registration system. Contractor
    will provide updated registration details and lists to project
    officer as requested.

-   Corresponding with meeting attendees to assist with logistical
    needs.

-   Coordinating a group dinner at a local restaurant.

-   Printing of name badges, tent cards, and other necessary items.

-   Possible coordination and printing of meeting packets.

-   Providing at least one personnel member to attend the meeting to
    handle the on-site registration desk, any last minute travel
    changes, as well as make ground transportation arrangements for
    return to airports, etc.

-   Additional tasks may be added to this order at a later date, as the
    initiator deems necessary.
**Golden Field Office Employees Benefit From Family-Friendly Programs**

The last thing Dee Adams needs is the added stress of coming to work on
Interstate 70 with a long commute and jammed up traffic. She is
expecting a baby soon and is busy with a 7-year-old son. She has enough
to keep up with.

To balance the demands on her, Adams works from home twice a week. Like
many others, she enjoys working a telecommuting schedule set up by the
U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office, which was recently rated
by Colorado Parent magazine as one of the \"Best Companies for Working
Families in Colorado.\"

In addition to the time she saves, Adams estimates by working at home
she saves about \$350-\$400 on gas expenses annually. Her drive to work
starts in Gilpin County near Blackhawk. Currently, 10 federal employees
telecommute at the Golden Field Office.

\"A flexible schedule really helps my situation,\" Adams said. \"The
drive just wears me out. This is a nice arrangement because it allows me
to work from home, eat dinner at a decent time with my family and avoid
daycare. It\'s nice the office accommodates family needs.\"

The Golden Field Office, with 56 employees, manages the contract for the
National Renewable Energy Laboratory as well as research projects around
the country in partnership with industry. The magazine, which surveyed
more than 4,500 companies, selected the Golden Field Office among top
small businesses in the state. The category measured companies that were
in the 1-99 employees range.

Golden Field Office employees also have the option to work a compressed
schedule (four 10s, five 9s, etc.) so that they may have one or more
days off in a two-week period. About half the staff takes advantage of
this.

Another benefit the Golden Field Office provides is
tuition-reimbursement with up-front cash advances. Employees who take
advantage of this usually work a flexible schedule and attend school
part-time.

\"In today\'s world, you have to think differently,\" Golden Field
Office Manager Frank Stewart said. \"Simply offering better pay and
benefits won\'t get you there. We want to attract and keep the best
people, so that means recognizing that our employees have other things
in life to devote time to besides work.

When employees do not feel they are valued and their needs are not
considered, performance suffers, absenteeism increases, productivity
decreases and people move on to greener pastures.\"

A mix of engineers, scientists, procurement specialists, and others work
at the Golden Field Office. Golden strives to develop renewable energy
resources, such as wind and solar power, in this country and in other
parts of the world.

News Media Contact:

John Horst, 303-275-4709

john_horst@nrel.gov
\[\"TREASURY DEPARTMENT; WASHINGTON, D.C.\" letterhead with
star-encircled seal on right.\]

May 13, 1968

FOR RELEASE MORNING NEWSPAPERS

[TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1968]{.underline}

TREASURY PUBLISHES PROCEDURES FOR EXCHANGING

SILVER CERTIFICATES FOR SILVER BULLION

The Treasury Department today published procedures governing the
exchange of silver certificates for silver bullion during the remaining
period of exchangeability, which ends June 24, 1968.

After that date, silver certificates will continue to be usable as legal
currency, but may not be redeemed for silver.

The exchange procedures, published in today's Federal Register, are
essentially the ones that Treasury has followed since it began in March,
1964, to redeem silver certificates with silver bullion rather than
silver dollars, as authorized by law. The Department now has simply
formalized the procedures to insure orderly transactions during the
remainder of the exchange period.

To obtain silver bullion in exchange for silver certificates, a holder
of certificates must present them in person at the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York or San Francisco or at the United States Assay Office in New
York or San Francisco. In the case of certificates presented to the two
Federal Reserve Banks, the holders receive receipts which may be
exchanged for silver bullion at the assay offices.

In its notice in the Federal Register, Treasury urged holders of
certificates who want to redeem them for silver bullion to do so
promptly, since the exchange period is now nearing an end. The
Department also pointed out that the two Federal Reserve Banks and two
Assay Offices will make exchanges only during normal working hours, and
said that if many holders wait until just before the June 24 deadline
the exchange facilities may not be able to handle all requests.

F-1247
***UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT***

***WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI***

***DIVISION***

)

Plaintiff )

)

) Case No. -SSA

)

)

**Commissioner of Social Security** )

Defendant )

)

[COMPLAINT INITIATING A SOCIAL SECURITY APPEAL]{.underline}

Plaintiff seeks review from the final decision of the Commissioner of
Social Security entered on .

The final decision of the defendant was not based on substantial
evidence in the record because (State specifically each reason why
plaintiff is entitled to relief.)

The final decision of the defendant should be (Remanded, modified and/or
reversed).

Jurisdiction and venue is based on (For example, 42 U. S.C. § 405(g), 42
U.S.C. §1383(c)(3) or other applicable statute).

1

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> (Name of defendant or attorney)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Street address)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(City, State and Zip Code)

[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(]{.underline}Telephone Number including area code)

2
SPECIFICATIONS-PIV LASER SYSTEM

1-057-RBD.1201

A compact dual head Nd:Yag laser system to be used for Particle Image
Velocimetry (PIV). The PIV will be utilized in wind tunnel experiments
to measure up to three components of velocity data.

1.) PIV laser system shall have a compact package with a single laser
unit containing dual laser head (laser cavity) and laser beam combining
and alignment optics for PIV applications, and a separate power supply
connected to laser head with an umbilical.

2.) Yag lasers shall be Q-switched and output laser beam at 532nm
wavelength.

3.) Laser system shall have remote panel with individual control of each
laser operation.

4.) Laser energy output shall have at least 200mJ per pulse at 532nm
from each laser head.

5.) Laser system shall be able to operate at least 15Hz repetition rate
with a variable rate from 0 to 15 Hz.

6.) Laser pulse duration shall be within 5 nano-second.

7.) Laser beam diameter shall be larger than 5mm.

8\) Laser beam divergence shall be less than 2mrad.

9.) Laser beam pointing stability shall be less than 200micro-radian.

10.) Laser energy output stability shall be within 5%.

11.) Laser output timing jitter shall be less than 1 nano-second with
respect to external inputs.

12.) Laser system shall be able to operate both by internal timing
triggers and by external control through TTL signals of flashlamp and
Q-switch triggers from PIV controller (such as PIV system from
Integrated Design Tools, IDT)

13.) Laser head shall be compact for a portable or a scanning PIV
system. Laser head unit shall be able to be mounted on translation
slides or stages. Laser head unit shall weight less than 50lbs.
Umbilical length shall be 8ft or longer. Laser head unit dimension shall
be smaller than 2ft in length, 1ft in width and 6in in height.

14.) Laser system shall include internal water-cooling system.

15.) Laser system shall work at 110VAC at 60Hz power source.

All listed items are essential for an operating portable PIV laser. The
critical items are: 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, and 13.
## Visual Resources

With the exception of Rattlesnake Mountain, the land near the Hanford
Site is generally flat with little relief. Rattlesnake Mountain, rising
to 1060 m (3477 ft) above mean sea level forms the western boundary of
the Hanford Site, and Gable Mountain and Gable Butte are the highest
landforms within the Site (Figure 4.8-1). The view toward Rattlesnake
Mountain is visually pleasing, especially during the springtime when
wildflowers are in bloom. Large rolling hills are located to the west
and far north. The Columbia River, flowing across the northern part of
the Hanford Site and forming the eastern boundary, is generally
considered scenic, with its contrasting blue against a background of
brown basaltic rocks and sagebrush (DOE 1999a). The White Bluffs, steep
whitish-brown bluffs adjacent to the Columbia River and above the
northern boundary of the river in this region, are a major feature of
the landscape.

Traditional Native American religion is manifest in the earth, water,
sky, and all animate or inanimate beings that inhabit a given location.
The National Historic Preservation Act (16 USC 470, *et seq.*), the
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 USC 3001, *et
seq.*), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (16 USC 470aa, *et
seq.*), and DOE\'s American Indian Policy (DOE 1992b), among other
legislation and guidelines, all require the identification and
protection of areas and resources of concern to Native Americans. The
acquisition of spiritual guidance and assistance through personal vision
quests is a religious practice of the Native Americans that lived near
the Hanford Site. High spots were selected as sacred sites in part
because they afforded extensive views of the landscape and seclusion for
meditation, and the Gable Butte Block Survey during 2001 determined that
Gable Butte and Gable Mountain likely were used for vision quests (Hale
and Harvey 2002). Many Hanford facilities that clearly are not part of
the "natural" landscape are easily seen from these sites.

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height="8.059722222222222in"}

**Figure 4.8-1**. Viewshed from Gable Mountain on the Hanford Site,
Washington (modified from DOE 1999a)
# RUS Success Stories: Village of Grassy Sound

#  Town of Middle 

**County of Cape May, New Jersey**

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height="1.7638888888888888in"}

**Outline of Need:** In 1991, the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection required the Village of Grassy Sound to install electrical,
chemical, gas or compost toilets for the 40-50 homes that were
constructed on pilings over a salt marsh; access to the homes was
provided via a boardwalk. Past disposal for sewage and other household
wastewater consisted of chamber pots and outhouses that discharged
directly into the tidewater/saltwater marsh area beneath the homes. A
permanent solution was needed.

**How RD Helped:** The Village of Grassy Sound Civic Association
approached USDA Rural Development for assistance from the Rural
Utilities Service Water and Waste Disposal program. Rural Development
awarded a \$440,370 grant for the construction of a permanent sewage
collection system. The system serves 55 residential units and is
composed of low-pressure grinder pumps leading to temporary holding
tanks for disposal of the effluent at the regional wastewater treatment
plant. This system was also funded with a substantial applicant
contribution and a grant from the State of New Jersey. USDA also
provided an additional \$90,000 in grant funds for a cost overrun.

![](media/image2.png){width="3.2402777777777776in"
height="3.2402777777777776in"}**The Results:** Phase I of the project
has been completed. The residents of the Village of Grassy Sound now
enjoy something most of the U.S. takes for granted. The planning
continues for a permanent connection to dispose of the effluent. Once
the legalities have been worked out, USDA expects to be a part of Phase
II to further assist the residents of this needy community.

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>
> The Great Lakes Region, Airport Certification Staff, is pleased to
> provide each airport operator a pocket-sized version of the revised 14
> CFR Part 139. This handy book has been requested by numerous airport
> operators around the region.
>
> Quantities are limited and on a first come, first served basis. If you
> need additional copies, please contact your Airport Certification
> Safety Inspector (ACSI).

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **REMINDER!**                                                         |
|                                                                       |
| **The deadline for Class I airports to submit a revised airport       |
| certification manual (ACM) is December 9, 2004.**                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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> Staff](media/image2.wmf){width="0.4200787401574803in"
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> height="0.2681102362204724in"}](http://www.faa.gov/arp/agl/)
**Recommended Format for Pedon and Site User ID numbers**

MLRA Office 6 June 2006

To ensure consistency and to facilitate querying, we recommend that all
soil survey offices in MO6 adopt the following format for NASIS Pedon
User ID and Site ID numbers. This format is the same as the format
recommended for user pedon IDs in the "NASIS 5.0x Pedon Thunderbook"
compiled by MO1 and modified by MO5, which many offices are using.

[MO 6 Recommended Format]{.underline}

> Pedon ID: yr/ssaid/pedon#/3-letter initials example: 06CO677001TWH
>
> Transect ID: yr/ssaid/T/transect#/3-letter initials example:
> 06CO677T001TWH

 

**Yr --** this is the 2-digit calendar year, not fiscal year

**Ssaid --** this is the soil survey area number including state code
(in upper case), the SSA number is not necessarily the county FIPS code

**Pedon#/transect#-** Each describer (initials) would have a set of
numbers 001, 002, 003\...; the number would be reset to 1 at the
beginning of each new year. This number must be a standard 3 digits in
length, use zeros as placeholders.

**Initials --** Initials of the individual who is describing the
site/pedon/transect; use 3 upper case initials unless individual does
not have a middle name. If two individuals in an office have identical
initials, we recommend using first 4 characters of last name, or
something similar to ensure a unique set of characters.

Note: Do not use dashes to separate any parts of the ID numbers.

[Rationale:]{.underline}

This format ensures a unique number for all pedon/site/transect
observations. Since it closely follows the format in the NASIS Pedon
Thunderbook, it would require no change for many users.

The primary purpose for the format is to ensure unique ID numbers, but
additionally this format allows querying by year, state, survey area,
and individual, or any combinations of those. Querying for additional
elements (series, MLRA, county) is more reliably and appropriately done
by selecting from the NASIS data elements instead of from the ID
numbers.

A set of sequential numbers for each individual for each year allows for
easier management of the large number of pedon observations that will be
recorded. (A single 10-point transect requires 10 unique pedon numbers).

[Required Overlaps]{.underline}

In addition, the Site Map Unit Overlap table must be populated, and as a
minimum the following must be populated in the Site Area Overlap table:

State

County

MLRA

SSA

7.5 minute Quad
OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-MASSACHUSETTS AIR NATIONAL GUARD

**CONSENT AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY**

**(ADULT)**

The undersigned hereby requests to participate in the following
activities of the Massachusetts National Guard, which may be in
conjunction with other agencies, organizations, or sponsors:

**NORTHEAST REGION CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET ACADEMY**

**July 21, 2008 through July 31, 2008**

I understand the nature and scope of these activities.

I agree to not hold the United States of America, the State of
Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Air National Guard, any other agency,
organization, or sponsor of these activities, or their officers,
members, agents, or employees, responsible for any harm or injury, from
any cause, which may befall me related to or arising out of
participation in these activities or any transportation related to said
activities, and hereby release said entities and persons harmless from
the claims or causes of action asserted by any other persons on my
behalf, or in their own right, arising out of said participation,
activities, or transportation. I similarly agree to hold said entitles
and persons harmless from the claims of other persons arising out of any
acts done by me. I agree that these conditions and agreements are
binding on all my heirs, executors, administrators, representatives,
assignees and successors in action.

I have read and understand the above, and willingly agree to said terms
and conditions.

SIGNATURE:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
DATE:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

ADDRESS:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
PHONE:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
June 22, 2004

VIA HAND DELIVERY

Marlene Dortch, Secretary

Federal Communications Commission

The Portals

445 12^th^ Street SW

Washington, DC 20554

Re: Application for Open Video System Service Certification

Dear Ms. Dortch:

Enclosed for filing is Aztech Cable of California's *Application for
Certification* to operate an Open Video System for the City of Needles,
CA. Pursuant to Section 653(a)(1) of the Communications Act and the
Commission's Rules. The application consists of FCC Form 1275 and the
following attachments and enclosures:

*Statement of Ownership*

*Certificate of Service* on the City of Needles, CA.

3.5 inch disk with the *Application* and attachments in electronic
format

Please return a file marked copy of this FCC Form 1275 and all
attachments.

Thank you for your assistance. Please contact me if you have any
questions.

Sincerely,

Peter A. Casciato

Attorney for Aztech Cable of California

cc: Bureau Chief, Media Bureau

Federal Communications Commission

445 12^th^ Street

Washington, DC 20554

# CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, Peter A. Casciato, hereby certify that on June 22, 2004, the
foregoing *Application for Open Video System Service Certification* was
sent by first class U.S. Mail to the Needles-City Manager, City Hall,
1111 Bailey Avenue, Needles, CA 92363.

Peter A. Casciato

Attorney for Aztech Cable of California

# FCC Form 1275 Item B

**[Statement of Ownership and Affiliated Entities]{.underline}**

Applicant, Aztech Cable Company of California is the sole owner and
operator of the Open Video System. The following is a complete list of
"affiliated entities" as defined by 47 CFR 76.1500(g) and 47 CFR 501:

Aztech International, Inc.

Aztech Communications, Inc.

Aztech - Nevada, Inc.

Aztech - California, Inc.

Aztech Cable of Nevada

Aztech - Nevada, Inc.

Aztech Cable Company, Inc.
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY SBC COMMUNICATIONS

**Report No. NCD-1173 September 30, 2005**

Re: NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

SBC Communications, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed
certification that 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).
Upon initial review, the filing appears to be complete. S*ee* 47 C.F.R.
§§ 51.325 through 51.335. Specific network change information can be
obtained on the Internet at:

[http://www.sbc.com/gen/pubic-affairs?pid=3137](http://www.sbc.com/gen/pubic-affairs?pid=3137 )

The incumbent LEC\'s certification refers to the changes shown below.

-   **SBC20041108L.1rev1 -- Changing the CLLI code for the new Central
    Office building in Coronado, CA from CRNDCA02 toCRNDCA11. Migrating
    existing circuits and services from its existing Central Office to a
    new Central Office.**

The network change identified herein shall not be implemented within six
months of the date it was filed with the Commission. *See* 47 C.F.R. §
51.331.

Incumbent LEC contact:

James K. Smith

Executive Director, Federal Regulatory

SBC Services, Inc.

1401 I Street, N.W., Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 326-8883

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

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

**-FCC-**
**Before the**

## Federal Communications Commission

## Washington, D.C. 20554

In the Matter of )

)

Freedom Broadcasting of Oregon Licensee LLC ) File No. EB-08-PO-0213

Antenna Structure Registrant )

ASR \# 1236063 ) NOV No. V200932920001

Ashland, Oregon )

)

NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Released: November 7, 2008

By the Resident Agent, Portland Resident Agent Office, Western Region,
Enforcement Bureau:

1.  This is a Notice of Violation (\"Notice\") issued pursuant to
    Section 1.89 of the Commission's Rules,[^1] to Freedom Broadcasting
    of Oregon Licensee LLC ("Freedom Broadcasting"), registrant of
    antenna structure \# 1236063 in Ashland, Oregon.

2.  On October 22, 2008, an agent of the Enforcement Bureau's Portland
    Office inspected antenna structure \# 1236063 located on top of
    Mount Ashland, Oregon, and observed the following violation:

    a.  47 C.F.R. § 17.4(g): "The Antenna Structure Registration Number
        must be displayed in a conspicuous place so that it is readily
        visible near the base of the antenna structure." During the
        inspection, the agent observed that the displayed antenna
        structure registration number was posted on a wrong antenna
        structure.

3.  Pursuant to Section 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
    amended,[^2] and Section 1.89 of the Commission\'s Rules, Freedom
    Broadcasting, must submit a written statement concerning this matter
    within 20 days of release of this Notice. The response must fully
    explain each violation, must contain a statement of the specific
    action(s) taken to correct each violation and preclude recurrence,
    and should include a time line for completion of pending corrective
    action(s). The response must be complete in itself and signed by a
    principal or officer of the Freedom Broadcasting. All replies and
    documentation sent in response to this Notice should be marked with
    the File No. and NOV No. specified above, and mailed to the
    following address:

> Federal Communications Commission
>
> Portland Resident Agent Office
>
> P.O. 61469
>
> Vancouver, WA 98666

4.  This Notice shall be sent to by Certified Mail/Return Receipt
    Requested and regular mail to Freedom Broadcasting of Oregon
    Licensee LLC at its address of record.

5.  The Privacy Act of 1974[^3] requires that we advise you that the
    Commission will use all relevant material information before it,
    including any information disclosed in your reply, to determine
    what, if any, enforcement action is required to ensure compliance.
    Any false statement made knowingly and willfully in reply to this
    Notice is punishable by fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the
    U.S. Code.[^4]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Binh Nguyen

Resident Agent

Portland Resident Agent Office

Western Region

Enforcement Bureau

[^1]: 47 C.F.R. § 1.89.

[^2]: 47 U.S.C. § 403.

[^3]: P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(e)(3).

[^4]: 18 U.S.C. § 1001 *et seq.*
**[Before The]{.smallcaps}**

**POSTAL RATE COMMISSION**

**[Washington, D.C. 20268-0001]{.smallcaps}**

**[Postal Rate and Fee Changes, 2000]{.smallcaps} Docket No. R2000-1**

**INTERROGATORIES OF**

**ASSOCIATION FOR POSTAL COMMERCE**

**TO USPS WITNESS SMITH**

**(POSTCOM/USPS-T-21-1-2)**

Pursuant to Sections 25 and 26 of the rules of practice, Association for
Postal Commerce submits the attached interrogatories to USPS witness
Smith (POST COM/USPS-T-21-1-2). If the designated witness is unable to
respond to any interrogatory, we request a response by some other
qualified witness.

Respectfully submitted,

Ian D. Volner

N. Frank Wiggins

Venable, Baetjer, Howard & Civiletti, LLP

1201 New York Avenue, N.W.

Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20005-3917

Counsel for Association for Postal Commerce

POST COM/USPS-T-21-1**.** Please refer to Attachment 1 to
DMA/USPS-T-21-2. Supply the same information, as it is estimated, for
FY99, FY00 and FY01.

POST COM/USPS-T-21-2. Please refer to your response to
DMA/USPS-T-21-2(e).

> a\. By whom were you "told that the decline in the FFM 881
> productivity may reflect the increase\[d\] focus on service"?

b\. What do you interpret the phrase "increase\[d\] focus on service"

to mean?

**CERTIFICATION**

I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document upon
all participants of record in this proceeding having requested service
of discovery documents in accordance with Section 12 of the rules of
practice.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Ian D. Volner

DC1/110554
**Enumerated Powers Act (Introduced in House)**

HR 384 IH

108th CONGRESS

1st Session

**H. R. 384**

To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United
States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.

**IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

### January 27, 2003

Mr. SHADEGG introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary

**A BILL**

To require Congress to specify the source of authority under the United
States Constitution for the enactment of laws, and for other purposes.

> *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
> United States of America in Congress assembled,*

### SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

> This Act may be cited as the \`Enumerated Powers Act\'.

### SEC. 2. SPECIFICATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY FOR ENACTMENT OF LAW.

> \(a\) CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY FOR THIS ACT- This Act is enacted
> pursuant to the power granted Congress under article I, section 8,
> clause 18, of the United States Constitution and the power granted to
> each House of Congress under article I, section 5, clause 2, of the
> United States Constitution.
>
> \(b\) CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT REQUIRED- Chapter 2 of title
> 1, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 102 the
> following new section:

#### \`Sec. 102a. Constitutional authority clause

> \`Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise and definite statement
> of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each
> portion of that Act. The failure to comply with this section shall
> give rise to a point of order in either House of Congress. The
> availability of this point of order does not affect any other
> available relief.\'
>
> \(c\) CLERICAL AMENDMENT- The table of sections at the beginning of
> chapter 2 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by inserting
> after the item relating to section 102 the following new item:
>
> \`102a. Constitutional authority clause.\'.
**PCLP Guarantee Request**

TO: Sacramento Loan Processing Center DATE:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Small Business Administration

6501 Sylvan Rd, Suite 111

Citrus Heights, CA 95610-5017

RE: Applicant Name
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Operating Company (OC) Name (If applicant is an Eligible Passive
Company)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

*(If more than one OC, attach additional sheet with all OC names)*

FROM: CDC
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Contact
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

# Address \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Phone \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ FAX
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**All of the following items are enclosed:**

\[ \] A**.** Copy of pages 2 and 7 of SBA Form 1244 (02-02),
"Application for Section 504 Loan"

\[ \] B. Copy of \"Supplemental Information for PCLP Processing\" (Part
B)

\[ \] C. Original or facsimile of \"Eligibility Information Required for
PCLP Submission\" (Part C)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature and Title of CDC Date

SBA Form 2234 (Part A)
### Message For National Disability Employment Awareness Month

In 1945, President Harry S. Truman recognized the tremendous potential
of individuals with disabilities by designating the first week in
October as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. Since that
time this observance has been extended and titled National Disability
Employment Awareness Month. This year's theme, "*America Works Best When
All Americans Work,*" emphasizes President Bush's commitment to economic
opportunity for all Americans, and builds on his *New Freedom
Initiative* that has dramatically increased opportunities for disabled
persons to be fully integrated into the Nation's workforce.

The more recent passage, implementation and enforcement of the Americans
with Disabilities Act enhanced accessibility and the elimination of
barriers to work. Nevertheless, much more is required to fully eliminate
workplace discrimination and ensure equal job opportunities for people
with disabilities. Despite their desire to work, two-thirds of all
working-age Americans with severe disabilities are unemployed. The U.S.
Department of Transportation reaffirms our commitment to integrate
individuals with disabilities into our workforce and make responsible
plans and transportation policies that will facilitate appropriate
inclusion in government and private industry. The need for access to
adequate transportation cannot be overstated. This one factor is often
the critical element in obtaining employment by people with
disabilities. We must not allow a need for accessible transportation to
be a barrier that prevents individuals with disabilities from earning a
living and having the quality of life we enjoy in our Nation.

In the Department, we continually strive to be a model employer that
provides job opportunities, reasonable accommodation, and a positive
work environment for people with disabilities. As individuals and public
servants, we have both the opportunity and duty to do all that we can to
create opportunities for every individual to achieve the American Dream.

Please join me in recognizing and celebrating the many contributions of
persons with disabilities, and work with me to more fully utilize this
tremendous reservoir of talent.

> Norman Y. Mineta

j.Bowers.3-2557; t.Ellis.6-8968; j.Lewis.6-6159;
r.Gordon.6-9761;S-32;9/5/03
***Affirming Israel's Right to Protect Itself***

***by Congressman Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo)***

After three years of incessant terrorist attacks that have killed 919
Israelis and left thousands maimed for life, the Israeli government took
necessary and prudent steps to protect their citizens by constructing a
security fence that divides Israel and Palestine. The fence has proven
to be effective against terrorism; even before its completion, it
thwarted more than 50% of the attempted attacks against Israel.

In yet another example of political manipulation of a U.N. body,
however, Palestinians and their supporters have convinced the
International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take issue with Israel\'s
security fence.

On December 8th, 2003, the General Assembly of the United Nations
requested that the ICJ render an advisory opinion on the legal
consequences of Israel\'s security fence.

This action was an insult to the jurisdiction of the Court and the
propriety of such a proceeding.

The ICJ was set up under the 1945 Charter of the United Nations to be
the principal judicial organ of the UN. The blatant use of the ICJ to
further the UN\'s political agenda is not only an offense, but an
obvious conflict with the ICJ\'s original intent.

Article 36 of the ICJ\'s Statute states: \"contentious issues may only
be brought before the ICJ with the consent of all parties.\" Not only is
the issue at hand clearly contentious, but appropriate resolution
mechanisms are already in place. []{.mark}

[]{.mark}

A significant group of states, including the United States, Switzerland,
Uganda and Italy, stated that they oppose the request for an advisory
opinion because it goes directly against the Road Map to Peace and the
wishes of the Security Council.

The Government of Israel recently reiterated its commitment to the Road
Map by vowing to dismantle many of the Jewish settlements in the Gaza
Strip. Israel believes that those who support the efforts of the
international community should stress the importance of not prejudicing
the process and emphasize that the ICJ should refuse to respond to the
question at hand.

The U.N. General Assembly has been a hotbed of anti-Israel activity,
passing 400 resolutions against Israel since 1964 \-- more than on any
other subject. In contrast, the body has never investigated the
Palestinian terror campaign against Israel, nor has it investigated
abuse, torture or human rights violations by non-democratic states in
the Arab world.

On a host of issues, the U.N. and its agents have become irrelevant to
the cause of furthering liberal democracies and peace and hostile to
American efforts to promote basic freedoms.

I urge the International Court of Justice to uphold the integrity of its
jurisdiction and recognize Israel's security fence as a necessary
measure to protect their people. Otherwise, once again a U.N. entity
will end up on the wrong side of peace, security, freedom and democracy.