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4/11/02

Director, R&D (S-151)

Human Studies: Informed Consent Documents

All VA Principal Investigators

This memorandum addresses two changes to informed consent documents that
must be implemented immediately.

1\. **Use VA form 10-1086 for informed consent documents**:

All VA Principal Investigators using human subjects must utilize the VA
Form 10-1086 for the informed consent document. A copy of the 10-1086 is
attached. We recommend that you develop your informed consent document
as in the past, and print it onto the 10-1086 **(i.e., use the 10-1086
as the first page**).

In order to \"phase in\" use of the 10-1086 at this VA, PIs at VAPSHCS
should do the following:

Use the 10-1086 form for submission of all [new]{.underline} consent
forms, [modifications]{.underline} to existing consent forms, and
[annual renewals]{.underline} submitted to the UW IRB. If in the latter
case the consent form is not being modified, submit a copy on the
10-1086 and an existing approved copy so that IRB staff may compare the
two side-by-side and see that there have been no changes to the text.
Once approved they will provide you with a stamped and dated, approved
version on the 10-1086. Provide Angie Wright in the R&D Office with a
copy of the approved consent form on 10-1086 as soon as you receive it
from the IRB.

2.  **Language regarding treatment and compensation for injury:**

Use the following language for the section of the informed consent
regarding treatment and compensation for injury:

> If you are injured as a direct result of taking part in this study,
> you will be treated at no cost to you. If you are a veteran, and if
> you are injured as a result of participating in this study,
> compensation may be payable under Title 38, United States Code,
> Section 1151. In addition, if you are injured, compensation may also
> be payable under the Federal Tort Claims Act whether you are a veteran
> or a non-veteran.

3\. As above, be sure you use this language in all new, modified and
renewed consent forms. **The VA consent form now requires a witness
signature block be added after the subject's signature block.**

If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact
Angie Wright at ext. 72492 or Charles Keelin at pager 570-2630 or on
Outlook.

Steven Kahn, MB, ChB

Attachment
Puerto Rico Technical Assistance Session

July 30 and 31, 2002\*

\***[An optional training opportunity]{.underline}**: Immediately
following the Foreign School Technical Assistance Sessions on August 1,
2002, the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Student
Loan Community, will also host at the Caribbean Training Facility its
second annual **National Default Prevention Day**. You are invited to
stay and attend this opportunity to learn more about preventing student
loan defaults. If you would like to attend this session in Puerto Rico,
please go to the following website.
<http://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0429NDPD.html>

[**Registration for Technical Assistance Session**:]{.underline}

To register please provide the following information to our email:
<osfa.foreign.schools.team@ed.gov> Mark your email registration as
"return receipt". This is your confirmation of registration.

Name, Position/Title, University/Institution, Telephone Number, Fax
Number, Email Address

**[Where:]{.underline}**

U.S. Department of Education Caribbean Training Facility (located on the
American University Campus-Bayamon). The directions to the U.S.
Department of Education Caribbean Training Facility from the San Juan
airport are below.

**[Accommodations]{.underline}**: All delegates are responsible for
making their own hotel reservations. To view a list of available hotels
in the San Juan Area, please visit the following website.
[http://puertorico.wheretostay.com](http://puertorico.wheretostay.com/)
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height="0.7583333333333333in"}PUBLIC NOTICE

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 12TH STREET, SW

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 00-1135**

News media information 202/418-0500 Fax-On-Demand 202/418-2830 Internet:
http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov

**Released: May 23, 2000**

**[EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR REPLIES]{.underline}**

**[ON PETITION FOR EXPEDITED SPECIAL RELIEF]{.underline}**

**[AND DECLARATORY RULING]{.underline}**

The deadline for filing reply comments in response to the Petition for
Expedited Special Relief and Declaratory Ruling filed by Lake Cedar
Group, LLC, is extended to June 8, 2000.

Lake Cedar Group, LLC has requested an extension of time for filing
reply comments in response to the Public Notice inviting comments and
reply comments on its Petition for Expedited Special Relief and
Declaratory Ruling (DA 00-764, April 10, 2000). In its Petition, Lake
Cedar Group requests that the Commission issue an Order preempting a
resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County,
Colorado, which denied their application to rezone certain land owned by
members of the group to permit construction of a multi-user antenna
tower to accommodate the new digital television antennas required of the
group's members. (Resolution No. CC99-427, issued on August 3, 1999.)
Initial comments in response to the Public Notice were filed on May 10,
2000.

Lake Cedar Group asserts that an extension of time is necessary for its
reply in order to adequately analyze the extensive engineering study
submitted by Canyon Area Residents for the Environment and coordinate
its response with the several members of its group, and also because it
was unable to promptly obtain numerous pleadings that were not served on
it directly. For good cause shown, and as no parties or the public will
be adversely affected, Lake Cedar Group's request is granted, as
specified above.

Interested parties may file with the Office of the Secretary a reply to
statements opposing or supporting the Petition listed herein by June 8,
2000. See Section 1.4 and 1.405 of the Commission\'s Rules for further
information.

An Acrobat version of the full text of the Petition and of the other
documents and pleadings can be downloaded from:
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Filings/.

For further information, contact Bruce Romano at (202) 418-2120.

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\- FCC -
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**DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY**

**OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS**

For Immediate Release   CONTACT: Taylor Griffin

April 14, 2005 (202) 622-2014

***Tax Relief Provides Benefits to Utah Taxpayers***

WASHINGTON, DC -- New estimates released by the Treasury Department show
that

779,000 Utah taxpayers will enjoy a lighter burden this tax day thanks
to the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2001
(EGTRRA) and The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2003
(JGTRRA).

"No one looks forward to tax day, but for millions of taxpayers across
the country, this April 15 will be less painful thanks to the
President's tax cuts," stated Treasury Secretary John Snow. "Nationwide,
110 million taxpayers will see their tax bill reduced thanks to the tax
relief supported by President Bush and enacted by Congress. That extra
money in the hands of America's families has helped to fuel the economic
recovery. Now, to continue this period of economic growth, we must make
tax relief permanent so families can plan ahead for the future. We must
also reform the tax code to make it simpler, fairer and more growth
oriented."

**REDUCING TAXES**

-   **779,000** taxpayers in Utah will have lower income tax bills under
    EGTRRA and JGTRRA.

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-   **202,000** business taxpayers in Utah can use their tax savings
    from the two acts to invest in new equipment, hire additional
    workers, and increase pay.

**NEW 10-PERCENT BRACKET**

-   **696,000** taxpayers in Utah will benefit from the new 10-percent
    bracket enacted in EGTRRA and the JGTRRA acceleration to 2003 of the
    expansions of the bracket scheduled for 2008.

**REDUCTION IN INCOME TAX RATES**

-   **143,000** taxpayers in Utah will benefit from the EGTRRA reduction
    in income tax rates above 15-percent and the JGTRRA acceleration to
    2003 of the reductions scheduled for 2004 and 2006.

**REDUCTION OF MARRIAGE PENALTY**

-   **287,000** married couples in Utah will benefit from the JGTRRA
    acceleration to 2003 of the EGTRRA provisions that increase the
    standard deduction for joint filers to double the amount for single
    filers and increase the width of the 15-percent bracket to twice the
    width for single filers. These two provisions were scheduled to
    phase in between 2005 and 2009.

**INCREASE IN CHILD TAX CREDIT**

-   **218,000** married couples and single parents in Utah benefit from
    the increase in the child tax credit under EGTRRA and the JGTRRA
    acceleration to 2003 of the increase from \$600 to \$1,000 that was
    scheduled to phase in between 2005 and 2010.

**REDUCED TAX RATES ON CAPITAL GAINS AND CORPORATE DIVIDENDS**

-   **155,000** taxpayers in Utah will benefit from the reduced tax
    rates on capital gains and corporate dividends under JGTRRA.

SOURCE: *Counts are for the number of returns filed in 2004 that would
have benefited from the package.* *These estimates are based on
tabulations from individual income tax returns processed by the Internal
Revenue Service in 2004. Most of these returns covered tax year 2003.*

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# 2008 National Institutes of Health Special Salary Table #N-20

## Health Physicist, GS-1306

## Geographic Location: Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA

### Annual 

  ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------------
  **Grade**   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Step   **Increment**
              1**      2**      3**      4**      5**      6**      7**      8**      9**      10**     

  **5**       42,014   42,889   43,764   44,639   45,514   46,389   47,264   48,139   49,014   49,889   875

  **7**       47,710   48,794   49,878   50,962   52,046   53,130   54,214   55,298   56,382   57,466   1,084

  **9**       55,719   57,046   58,373   59,700   61,027   62,354   63,681   65,008   66,335   67,662   1,327

  **11**      64,198   65,803   67,408   69,013   70,618   72,223   73,828   75,433   77,038   78,643   1,605
  ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------------

Incorporating a 2.50% General Schedule Increase

This payscale supersedes Table #N-20 dated 11/25/07

Effective date: January 6, 2008
Biogeochemical N cycling in Sulfide-Hosted Aquifers, Rio Tinto, Spain

Todd Stevens

*Biology Department*

*Portland State University*

*1710 State Road, Mosier, OR 97040*

*USA*

[tstevens@gorge.net](mailto:youremailaccount@xxx.xxx.xx)

MARTE Project Team

*NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA USA*

*and*

*INTA/CSIC Centro de Astrobiologia, Torrejon de Ardoz, SPAIN*

Biogeochemical analysis of an underground volcanically-hosted massive
sulfide deposit (VHMS) near Rio Tinto, Spain, revealed that these
ancient reduced rocks contain unusually high concentrations (up to 100
mg^.^kg^-1^) of combined nitrogen as NO~2~^-^. In local aquifers, this
supports populations of denitrifying bacteria that grow autotrophically
by oxidation of reduced S species. NO~2~^-^ is apparently sequestered in
microsites within the rock matrix, because the metal-rich VHMS ores can
catalyze its rapid abiotic reaction. Chemodenitrification appears to be
the main mechanism for removing O~2~ from inflowing ground water,
converting NO~2~^-^ to NO~3~^-^ and NO~x~ gases. Concentrations of O~2~
and NO~x~ were inversely proportional in VHMS ground waters. In acidic
anoxic water, NO~2~^-^ was converted to NO gas. In anoxic, near-neutral
waters, NO~2~^-^ was stable. NO~x~ gas is exported from the system and
could be detected in nearby springs and rivers. Experiments were carried
out to determine whether NO~x~ can be utilized by aquifer
microorganisms. Presumably, NO~2~^-^ is precipitated, during the
formation of VHMS rocks, from circulating seawater, but origin from *in
situ* N~2~ fixation cannot be ruled out. This oxidant then becomes
available to microbes upon weathering of the rocks. Analysis of modern
sulfide chimney samples from mid-ocean ridges revealed that they contain
similar concentrations of combined N. Thus, hydrothermal sulfide
deposits in general may host complex biotic and abiotic nitrogen-cycling
pathways. This may be an important factor in long-term habitability of
deep subsurface ecosystems, and may provide a gaseous signal of certain
ecosystems that could be detected by remote sensing.
# **[Application Format]{.underline}**

# 

# **Slide 1:**

# Application Format

## School Leadership Program

## U. S. Department of Education

## 2005

# 

# **Slide 2:**

# Application Contents

## Applications must include the following:

## Cover page (ED 424)

## Application abstract

## Table of contents

## Application narrative (50 pages)

## Budget (ED 524) and budget narrative

## Certifications and Assurances

## General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Section 427 Statement

## Appendices (as appropriate)

# 

# **Slide 3:**

# Cover Page 

## The following elements must be included on the cover page:

## CFDA Number 

## The Department has established separate funding categories all projects. The CFDA number for the School Leadership Program is [84.360A.]{.underline}

## Human Subjects

##  Check appropriate information in the application package.

# **Slide 4:**

# Cover Page (continued)

## D-U-N-S Number 

##  The Data Universal Numbering System provides unique numbers for identifying businesses. If you do not have one, you may request or find your D-U-N-S number by calling 800-333-0505 or visiting the Internet at www.dnb.com/.

## Proposed Budget Dates

Budget periods extend from October 1-September 30.

## Project director, including contact information

# 

# **Slide 5:**

# Program Abstract

## Limit the abstract to one page:

### Briefly describe project goals and objectives, population to be served, expected outcomes, major activities and timeline events.

### Write the program abstract after completing the program narrative.

# 

# **Slide 6:**

# Table of Contents

## All applications must include a Table of Contents.

## Make sure the organization of the application is clear and easy to follow.

# 

# **Slide 7:**

# Project Narrative: The Critical Piece

## Address the selection criteria and required program elements.

## Need for Project (20 Points)

## Quality of Project Design (25 Points)

## Significance of the Project (20 Points)

## Quality of the Management Plan (15 Points)

## Quality of the Project Evaluation (20 Points)

# 

# **Slide 8:**

# Project Narrative: Page Limit

## Applicants are strongly encouraged to limit the application narrative (addressing the selection criteria) to no more than 50 single-sided, double-spaced pages in the application narrative.

## The page limit does not apply to the cover sheet, the budget section, the narrative budget justification, the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, curriculum vitae, or bibliography of literature cited. 

# 

# **Slide 9:**

# Budget and Budget Narrative

## ED Form 524

## Budget Narrative

### Basis for costs

### Indirect rate

### Cost of evaluation

### Relation of costs to activities

### In-kind support

### Explanation of financial incentives 

# 

# **Slide 10:**

# Required Assurances

## All required forms MUST be completed.

## All forms are available in the application package.

# 

# **Slide 11:**

# Appendices 

## Include all supporting documents in the appendices, such as résumés or curriculum vitae for key project personnel.

###
03M06/13/07

S725-03M.doc

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  Use on projects as appropriate.

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**Section 725. - MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL**

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| When fiber reinforced Shotcrete is required, include the following.   |
|                                                                       |
| When fiber reinforced concrete is required also include 501, 552, or  |
| 601 SCR as applicable.                                                |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**725.29 Reinforcing Fibers.** [Delete the text and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

**(a) Use with shotcrete.** Fibers will be deformed steel or fibrillated
polypropylene conforming to ASTM C 1116, Type I or Type III.

**(b) Use with concrete.** Fibers will be fully oriented, 100% virgin
polypropylene, collated fibrillated, white in color, 38 mm long, dosed
at 0.9 kilograms per cubic meter of concrete, conforming to ASTM C 1116,
Type III.
**Table of Contents for the 4^th^ Edition of Handbook 133**

# Chapter 1 -- General Information 2

1.1 Scope 3

1.2 Package Requirements 4

1.3 Sampling Plan 4

1.4 Other Regulatory Agencies Responsible for Package Regulations and

Applicable Requirements 5

1.5 Assistance in Testing Operations 6

1.6 Health and Safety 6

1.7 Good Measurement Practices 6

# Chapter 2 -- Basic Test Procedure -- Gravimetric Testing 7

2.1 Gravimetric TestProcedure for Checking the Net Contents of Packaged
Goods 7

2.2 Measurement Standards and Test Equipment 7

2.3 Basic Test Procedure 10

2.4 Borax 18

2.5 The Determination of Drained Weight 21

2.6 Drained Weight for Glazed or Frozen Foods 22

# Chapter 3 -- Test Procedures -- For Packages Labeled by Volume 24

3.1 Scope 24

3.2 Gravimetric Test Procedure for Liquids 25

3.3 Volumetric Test Procedures for Liquids 28

3.4 Other Volumetric Test Procedures 28

3.5 Mayonnaise and Salad Dressing 29

3.6 Goods Labeled by Capacity -- Volumetric Test Procedure 30

3.7 Pressed and Blown Glass Tumblers and Stemware 31

3.8 Volumetric Test Procedures for Paint, Varnish, and Lacquers -- Non
Areosol 32

3.9 Testing Viscous Materials -- Such as Caulking Compounds and Pastes
37

3.10 Peat Moss 39

3.11 Mulch and Soils Labeled by Volume 40

3.12 Ice Cream Novelties 42

3.13 Fresh Oysters Labeled by Volume 45

3.14 Determining the Net Contents of Compressed Gas in Cylinders 47

3.15 Volumetric Test Procedures for Packaged Firewood with a

Labeled Volume of 113 L (4 Cu Ft) or less 50

3.16 Boxed Firewood 50

3.17 Crosshatched Firewood 51

3.18 Bundles and Bags of Firewood 51

# Chapter 4 -- Test Procedures - Packages Labeled by Count, Linear 

#  Measure, Area, Thickness, and Combinations of Quantities 53

4.1 Scope 53

4.2 Packages Labeled by Count 53

4.3 Packages Labeled with 50 items or less 54

4.4 Packages Labeled by Count of More than 50 Items 54

4.5 Paper Plates and Sanitary Paper Products 57

4.6 Special Test Requirements for Packages Labeled by Linear or

Square Measure (Area) 58

4.7 Polyethylene Sheeting 59

4.8 Packages Labeled by Linear or Square (Area) Measure 62

4.9 Bailer Twine -- Test Procedure for Length 64

4.10 Procedure for Checking the Area Measurement of Chamois 65

# Appendix A A-1

# Appendix B B-1

## Appendix C C-1

# Appendix D D-1

# Appendix E E-1
**DA 06-1563**

**Released: July 31, 2006**

**NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED**

**WC Docket Nos. 06-112, 06-116, & 06-117**

The applications listed in this notice have been granted pursuant to the
Commission's streamlined procedures for domestic section 214 transfer of
control applications. 47 C.F.R. § 63.03. The Wireline Competition Bureau
has determined that grant of these applications serves the public
interest.[^1] For purposes of computation of time for filing a petition
for reconsideration or application for review, or for judicial review of
the Commission's decision, the date of "public notice" shall be the
release date of this notice.[^2]

1.  Domestic Section 214 Application filed for Transfer of Control of
    Looking Glass Networks Holding Co. Inc. to Level 3 Communications
    Inc., WC Docket No. 06-116, DA 06-1323 (rel. June 27, 2006).

> **Effective Date of Grant**: July 28, 2006

2.  Domestic Section 214 Application filed for Transfer of Control of
    Unite Communications Systems Inc. to MJD Services Corp., WC Docket
    No. 06-112, DA 06-1336 (rel. June 28, 2006).

> **Effective Date of Grant**: July 29, 2006

3.  Domestic Section 214 Application filed for Transfer of Assets of
    Rural Telephone Service Company Inc., to Gorham Telephone Company
    Inc., WC Docket No. 06-117, DA 06-1381 (rel. June 30, 2006).

> **Effective Date of Grant**: July 31, 2006

For further information, please contact Cecilia Seppings, at (202)
418-1588, Al Lewis, at (202) 418-1561, Gail Cohen, at (202) 418-0939, or
Heather Hendrickson, at (202) 418-7295, Competition Policy Division,
Wireline Competition Bureau.

[^1]: *Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic
    Section 214 Authorizations*, Report and Order, 17 FCC Rcd 5517,
    5529, para. 22 (2002).

[^2]: *Id.*; *see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (Computation of time).
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**3514 Basler Road**

**Hampstead, Maryland 21074-1299**

**Phone (410) 239-8006 Fax (410) 239-8732**

February 22, 2008

Docket Officer

OSHA Docket Office

Docket ID-OSHA-2007-0026

200 Constitution Ave

Room N-2625

Washington, D.C. 20210

RE: Request of Hearing on OSHA's Proposed Rule for Confined Spaces in
Construction -- Docket ID-OSHA-2007-0026

Dear Sir/Madam:

CJ Miller LLC is actively engaged in the construction of storm water and
sewer systems. It is clear that OSHA's Proposed Rule on Confined Space
in Construction will have a significant impact on the day-to-day
operations of our company.

It is regrettable that no (sewer/water) service companies were part of
the review panels

utilized during the drafting of these rules. As such, we are requesting
public hearings on

the Proposed Rule on Confined Spaces in Construction to adequately
address our

concerns.

We believe that public hearings would enhance cooperation and
communication

Between OSHA and other parties impacted by this rule.

Sincerely,

Ken Collison

Ken Collison

Safety Director
**2006 No Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools**

**All Public K through 12 Schools**

Winnett High School

205 South Broadway

P.O. Box 167

Winnett, MT 59087-0167

Ph: (406) 429-2251

Chautauqua Lake Central School District

100 North Erie Street

Mayville, NY 14757-9798

Ph: (716) 753-5872

White Lake Independent School #1-3

502 East Division

P.O. Box 246

White Lake, SD 57383-0246

Ph: (605) 249-2251

Rosalia School District #320

916 South Josephine Avenue

Rosalia, WA 99170-9550

Ph: (509) 523-3061
**Ethics-Mandatory Training**

Ethical conduct by Federal employees is critical in maintaining the
American public's trust in the integrity and fairness of its government.
Recognizing this concern, the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), issued
the "Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch"
which established the ethical rules that govern Federal employees.
Additionally, OGE issued regulations requiring that each new employee be
given a minimum of one hour of official time within 90 days of their
appointment to review the Standards and other relevant information.
Whether you are a newly appointed Federal employee or you have received
an orientation by another Department, we request that you accomplish
this review.

Upon completion, please complete and return the Certification of Ethics
Training (below) by faxing it to 301-504-1496 or by mailing to the
following address:

USDA Office of Ethics -- Science Ethics Division\
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, GWCC Room 2-2284\
Beltsville, MD 20705-5620

**Ethics Orientation Content**

-   [Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive
    Branch](http://www.usoge.gov/pages/forms_pubs_otherdocs/forms_pubs_other_pg2.html#Anchor--OGE Pub-18977)

-   [Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the
    Department of
    Agriculture](http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_05/5cfr8301_05.html)

-   [Contact Information for Agency Ethics
    Advisors](http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/ETHICS/agency.htm)

-   [Certification of Ethics
    Orientation](http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/ETHICS/FILES/Orientation-cert.pdf)

    -   [USDA Ethics Orientation Online Training
        Module](http://www.usda-ethics.net/training/module_21/index.htm)

If you have any questions regarding completion of this ethics
orientation, please contact your Agency/Area Ethics Advisor or the USDA
Office of Ethics - Science Ethics Division staff.
**[TUCSON]{.underline}**

Sells PHS Indian Hospital-IHS

P.O. Box 548

Sells, Arizona 85634

Phone: 520-383-7433

 

Santa Rosa PHS Indian Hospital Center-IHS

Star Route, Box 71

Sells, AZ 85634

Phone: 520-383-7433

 

San Xavier PHS Indian Health Center-IHS

7900 So. J. Stock Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85746

Phone: 520-383-7433

Westside Health Station-IHS

P.O. Box 548,

Sells, AZ 85634

Phone: 520-383-7433

 

Pascua Yaqui Service Unit-IHS

7900 So. J. Stock Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85746

Phone: 520-295-2568
For Immediate Release: News Media Contact:

April 5, 2006 Rosemary Kimball at (202) 418-0511

e-mail: <rosemary.kimball@fcc.gov>

FCC AMENDS RULES TO IMPLEMENT JUNK FAX PREVENTION ACT OF 2005

Washington, DC \-- The Commission has adopted rules to implement the
provisions of the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005.

Specifically, the Commission:

1.  Codified an exemption to the fax rules to allow fax advertisements
    to be sent to parties with whom the sender has an established
    business relationship (EBR);

2.  Required that, even in the case of an EBR, a person sending a fax
    advertisement must obtain the fax number directly from the recipient
    or ensure that the recipient voluntarily agreed to make the number
    available for public distribution;

3.  Provided a definition of an EBR to be used in the context of sending
    fax advertisements;

4.  Required the sender of fax advertisements to provide clear and
    conspicuous notice and contact information on the first page of a
    fax that allows recipients to "opt-out" of future fax transmissions
    from the sender;

5.  Required senders to honor opt-out requests within the shortest
    reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days;

6.  Determined not to exempt small businesses or nonprofit trade
    associations from the rules; and,

7.  Clarified the term "unsolicited advertisement."

These rules become effective 90 days after publication in the Federal
Register.

Action by the Commission April 5, 2006, by Report and Order and Third
Order on Reconsideration (FCC 06-42). Chairman Martin, Commissioners
Copps, Adelstein and Tate.

\- FCC -

CG Docket No. 02-278

CG Docket No. 05-338

CGB Contact: Erica H. McMahon at (202) 418-0346
**Guaranteed Rural Housing New Lender Training Available in Tennessee**

Guaranteed Rural Housing Lender Training is now being offered in various
locations throughout Tennessee. This training is designed for lenders
and brokers new to the GRH process or for existing lenders who may need
a refresher course. The training lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours and
covers program basics as well as underwriting guidelines.

 

Please refer to the schedule below and pick the date and location most
convenient to you:

  

January 7, 2009

9:30 AM

Nashville

February 4, 2009

9:30 AM

Nashville

March 4, 2009

9:30 AM

Nashville

April 8, 2009

9:30 AM

Nashville

May 6, 2009

9:30 AM

Nashville

June 3, 2009

9:30 AM

Nashville

 

Please RSVP 72 hours before your selected training date to
<jennifer.walker@tn.usda.gov>. When sending your RSVP please include
your company name and the number of attendees. Location information will
be sent upon RSVP.

 

For more information about the Guaranteed Rural Housing program contact
Tom Favreau at 615-783-1364 or <tom.favreau@tn.usda.gov>.
# Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Fundamental Science Division/Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory

**Project title:** Defects and Defect Processes in Ceramics

**Principal Investigators:** William J. Weber, Fei Gao, and Weilin Jiang

**Science:**

The primary focus of this multidisciplinary, experimental/theoretical
research effort is to investigate equilibrium and non-equilibrium
defects in ceramics, including their formation, interactions, transport,
and roles in the evolution of nanostructures and phase transformations.
A combination of experimental and computer simulation techniques are
employed in integrated studies of defect formation, defect migration,
defect-defect interactions, ion diffusion, and the kinetics of
defect-mitigated processes and phase transformations, such as
amorphization, order-disorder, and nanoclustering, in nonmetallic
oxides, carbides, and nitrides (e.g., SrTiO~3~, SiC, GaN). A variety of
processing and ion-implantation techniques are utilized to introduce
defects. Defect characterization, properties, interactions, and kinetics
are determined by a variety of experimental techniques including: in
situ ion channeling, X-ray and neutron diffraction, electron microscopy,
laser spectroscopies, and X-ray absorption spectroscopies. Computer
calculations and simulations employing density functional theory,
molecular dynamics, energy minimization, and kinetic Monte Carlo
techniques are used to study defect formation, defect stability, defect
energies, electronic excitations, and kinetic processes of defect
interactions, transport, nanostructure evolution, and phase
transformations. The long‑range goal is developing a fundamental
understanding of defects and defect processes in complex ceramic
structures, including defect/property relationships, the effects of
defects on transport processes and solid‑state phase transformations,
the aggregation of defects to form complex nanostructures, and the
development of predictive models of behavior.

**Relevance to Counter Terrorism:**

The fundamental science and experimental/computational expertise and
capabilities being developed under this project, particularly with
regard to silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and selected oxides, could
lead to new materials for high-efficiency detectors and sensors, new
detector technology based on nanotechnology, radiation-hard electronics,
and electronics for harsh environments (e.g., high-temperature,
corrosive, high-radiation).
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### **IDEA Reauthorization**

In 1975, the federal government opened the doors of learning to millions
of children by enacting the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA), mandating that children with special education needs have access
to the same public school education that every other young American
enjoys. In 2005, Congress approved legislation (H.R. 1350) to
reauthorize IDEA that prohibits schools from punishing students whose
behavior is a result of their disability; gives the Department of
Education better authority to ensure that states are complying with the
law; and lessens the burden of moving from one school to another for
students who make such changes frequently, like homeless children or
foster care children. For a complete summary of the IDEA Reauthorization
bill, please visit the website of the [Minority Staff of the Committee
on Education and the
Workforce.](http://edworkforce.house.gov/democrats/ideabackgrounder2.html)

**IDEA Funding**

With a growing number of students with special needs, record-high
student enrollments, and a critical shortage of qualified teachers, we
should make sure we are providing the resources our public schools need
to be successful. Particularly in light of the new No Child Left Behind
requirements, federal support for elementary and secondary education is
more important than ever.

Unfortunately, the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 budget requests
only \$10.7 billion for IDEA grants to states, \$6.3 billion below the
amount authorized for IDEA in H.R. 1350. The underfunding of IDEA is the
direct result of the fiscal priorities of the current administration,
which favors tax cuts primarily benefiting the wealthiest Americans
above education and other important investments in our country's future.
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue
fighting for increased funding for IDEA to give our schools and students
the support they need to succeed.
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**Re-Creation to perform "CINEMAGIC!"**

The Sioux Falls Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center
invites area residents to a performance of Re-Creation's "CINEMAGIC!"
show at the medical center August 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

The group represents Re-Creation USA, Inc., which provides a national
program of live entertainment for America's hospitalized veterans in VA
Medical Centers and State Veterans Homes.

In addition to the Department of Veterans Affairs, four national
organizations support this program. The BVL Fund, the Bowlers of America
charity for hospitalized veterans, provides financial assistance for
tour costs. Help Hospitalized Veterans also underwrites Re-Creation's VA
Medical Center tours. The Elks National Veterans Service Commission, in
conjunction with local BPOE lodges, house Re-Creation touring groups.
The Veterans Fund provides tour cost assistance and support in placing
Re-Creation media materials in all the Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
and State Veterans Homes.

Re-Creation's "CINEMAGIC!" spotlights great songs and great stars as
America's young ambassadors to hospitalized veterans focus on this
nation's best loved music. Dynamic vocal renditions are enlivened by
intricate, disciplined dance and choreography.

Re-Creation was founded in 1976 and performs in all 50 states. Credits
include appearances at local, regional, state and national corporation
banquets and conventions, and at major resort areas.

Sioux Falls area residents are invited to attend the Re-Creation
performance August 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
auditorium.

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**Potential for Acid Fog at ExxonMobil**

Discharge of oxides of sulfur and nitrogen into the atmosphere have the
potential to create acid deposition. A form of acid deposition which can
be hazardous to vegetation is acid fog. The regions with the heaviest
fog frequencies are coastal areas and moist Appalachian mountain
regions. The principal areas of risk from acidic fog events are probably
those areas along the coast or in valleys where local emission sources
can accumulate during air stagnation events (NAPAP 1991). Fog in
Illinois is most likely to occur in low-lying areas and in the immediate
vicinity of bodies of water (Wescott 2005). No acid fog occurrences are
known to have been documented in Illinois (Bowersox 2005, Wescott 2005).

The potential for acid fog injury to vegetation in the vicinity of the
ExxonMobil refinery in Joliet is unlikely. The alkaline soils of
Illinois create dust which coats the surfaces of vegetation and creates
an alkaline film which buffers the effect of acid fog that may develop.
Agricultural practices in Illinois involve the placement of lime to
ensure that soils do not turn acidic (Bowersox 2005). The occurrence of
fog is low during the growing season. Approximately 80% of fog events
occur during the fall and winter. The combination of alkaline dust and
low occurrence of fog events make the development of an injurious acid
fog event unlikely (Friedlein, Wescott, 2005).

[References]{.underline}

Bowersox, V. C. 2005. Illinois State Water Survey. Personal
Communication.

Friedlein, M. Undated. Dense Fog Climatology: Chicago O'Hare
International Airport, July 1996 -- April 2002. National Weather
Service.

Hedin, L. O. and G.E. Likens. 1996. Atmospheric Dust and Acid Rain.
Scientific American: December 1996, pages 88-92.

Illinois State Water Survey. Alternative crop Suitability Maps:
[www.sws.uiuc.edu/data/altcrops/gissoils.asp](http://www.sws.uiuc.edu/data/altcrops/gissoils.asp)

National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP). 1991. Acid
Deposition: State of Science and Technology: Volume 3, pages 18-25 to
18-47.

Wescott, N. 2005. Illinois State Water Survey. Personal Communication.
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**ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR**

**IN A SPECIFIC CASE \[Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1(b)\]**

The Court having reviewed the Application of the within named
non-resident attorney to appear in a specific case under Local
Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1(b), and good cause appearing therefore,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the said Application is granted and the
following person may appear as requested in the above-entitled case
(*specify name of applicant*):

Permission to appear pro hac vice is effective upon payment of the
requisite fee to the United States District Court for the Central
District of California.

Dated:

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

JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
December 18, 2001

The Honorable Gale Norton The Honorable Ann Veneman

Secretary Secretary

United States Department of Interior United States Department of
Agriculture

1849 C Street, NW 14^th^ Street & Independence Avenue

Washington, DC 20240 Washington, DC 20250

Dear Secretaries Norton and Veneman:

I was both shocked and incensed by revelations that came to light after
a recent agency investigation regarding the Lynx Recovery Survey. It
appears that evidence submitted to substantiate the presence of Canadian
Lynx in the Wenatchee and Gifford Pinchot National Forests in Washington
state was fabricated by a handful of government biologists conducting
the study. As you know, the results of this survey will undoubtedly have
an immeasurable impact on land management policies on a large range of
public land that spans some sixteen western states, and fifty-seven
different National Forests.

While I am obviously pleased to learn that the investigation into the
matter uncovered the subversive actions at issue in this case, I was
disappointed to learn about the leniency exhibited in dealing with the
guilty parties. To be sure, it is encouraging that the employees
involved with this misconduct were subjected to counseling and
reassignment. However, such minor disciplinary actions, in my view,
understate the seriousness of this lapse in professional judgment, and
will do little if anything to deter this kind of politically motivated
mischief in the future. I wonder if the punishment meted out would have
been similarly minor had field personnel concealed, rather than
fabricated, the existence of this species in the study area?

It goes without saying that the actions of the employees have undermined
the reliability of the results of this survey. But beyond that, it calls
into question the scientific credibility of each and every study in
which these individuals have participated over the course of their
careers. As such, I would suggest that is in incumbent upon all involved
to revisit and reexamine the results of not only the Lynx Survey, but
any other projects or studies that these individuals may have been in a
position to disrupt or sabotage over the course of their employment. I
also encourage you to make the results of that wholesale internal
evaluation available to members of the Resources Committee.

The results of these studies can often times have far-reaching effects
on federal land management decisions that are ultimately made by the
agency. The impacts of those decisions can sometimes be detrimental to
the people who depend on those federal lands for their livelihoods, and
those detrimental effects can sometimes have a more profound and
magnified effect in states like mine -- a state where nearly forty
percent of the land is under the ownership of the federal government.

I hope that we can expeditiously resolve this unfortunate matter, and
that adequate controls are developed to prevent this kind of dishonesty
in future studies.

I look forward to hearing your response.

> Sincerely,
>
> Tom Tancredo
>
> Member of Congress
**§14.516 Escheat and post fund cases.**

In any case in which the Department of Veterans Affairs is entitled to
possession of assets or property under the escheat provisions of 38
U.S.C. 5502(e), the gifts provisions of 38 U.S.C. ch. 83 or the General
Post Fund provisions of 38 U.S.C. ch. 85 the Regional Counsel will
endeavor to obtain possession of such assets or property in any manner
appropriate under local procedure and practice, other than litigation.
This procedure would include exploratory inquiry of the person having
custody or possession of the assets or property for the purpose of
determining whether the person would be willing to turn over the
property to the Department of Veterans Affairs without litigation. If
unsuccessful in this effort, a complete report will be submitted by the
Regional Counsel to the General Counsel so that appropriate action may
be taken to obtain the assistance of the Department of Justice in the
matter.

\[42 FR 41411, Aug. 17, 1977, as amended at 61 FR 7216, Feb. 27, 1996\]

**§14.517 Cases affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs
generally.**

Regional Counsels will establish and maintain such close liaison with
the State and Federal courts as to insure that notice will be afforded
the Department of Veterans Affairs on all cases affecting the Department
of Veterans Affairs. Such information will be forwarded to the General
Counsel promptly in every case.

\[42 FR 41411, Aug. 17, 1977, as amended at 61 FR 7216, Feb. 27, 1996\]
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Tammi Schone - (605) 352-1102

**[A MOVE WORTH MAKING]{.underline}**

**(Pierre, South Dakota -- June 19, 2006)** Misty Siedschlaw, a divorced
mother of four, had been searching for an affordable house to buy in the
Pierre area for several months. Living with friends in a town 30 miles
from her job, the kids' schools and the majority of her friends was
beginning to take a toll on her car, her kids and her life. Misty had
been working for over two years to improve her troubled credit history,
was making all her debt payments on time, but still was not able to
qualify for a loan through her local bank.

Misty heard about a low income loan program for people like her and
decided to write a letter. The Pierre USDA Rural Development Office
received Misty's letter and knew she would be a good candidate for the
502 direct loan program, so they sent her an application package. Once
she applied for USDA Rural Development assistance, and was certified
eligible, she found an existing property with four bedrooms that met her
needs and USDA Rural Development's requirements.

A purchase agreement was signed and the loan was closed. Misty moved
into her new home in January 2006 and said, "I am really grateful to
USDA Rural Development for their help.

USDA Rural Development has ten offices in the state that assist rural
communities.  Office locations include a state office in Huron, along
with area offices in Aberdeen, Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City,
Sioux Falls, Sturgis, Watertown, and Yankton.

 

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>.

**- USDA -**