BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
MESSAGE NO: 0007208 DATE: 1/7/2000

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: INI

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-588-854

PERIOD COVERED: 11/30/1999

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, TRADE ENFORCEMENT & CONTROL

RE: INITIATION OF ANTIDUMPING DUTY INVESTIGATION OF, CERTAIN TIN MILL
PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (A-588-854)

1\. ON NOVEMBER 30, 1999, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN THE
FEDERAL REGISTER ITS ANTIDUMPING DUTY INITIATION OF CERTAIN TIN MILL
PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN (64 FR 66892).

2\. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS INVESTIGATION, THE PRODUCTS COVERED ARE TIN
MILL PRODUCTS THAT ARE COATED OR PLATED WITH TIN, CHROMIUM OR CHROMIUM
OXIDES. FLAT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS COATED WITH TIN ARE KNOWN AS TIN
PLATE. FLAT-ROLLED STEEL PRODUCTS COATED WITH CHROMIUM OR CHROMIUM
OXIDES ARE KNOWN AS TIN-FREE STEEL OR ELECTROLYTIC CHROMIUM-COATED
STEEL. THE SCOPE INCLUDES ALL THE NOTED TIN MILL PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF
THICKNESS, WIDTH, FORM (IN COILS OR CUT SHEETS), COATING TYPE
(ELECTROLYTIC OR OTHERWISE), EDGE (TRIMMED, UNTRIMMED OR FURTHER
PROCESSED, SUCH AS SCROLL CUT), COATING THICKNESS, SURFACE FINISH,
TEMPER, COATING METAL (TIN, CHROMIUM, CHROMIUM OXIDE), REDUCTION
(SINGLE-OR DOUBLE-REDUCED), AND WHETHER OR NOT COATED WITH A PLASTIC
MATERIAL.

THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLASSIFIED IN THE
HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES (\"HTSUS\"), UNDER HTSUS
SUBHEADINGS 7210.11.000, 7210.12.0000, 7210.50.0000, 7212.10.0000, AND
7212.50.0000 IF OF NON-ALLOY STEEL AND UNDER HTSUS SUBHEADINGS
7225.99.0090, and 7226.99.0000 IF OF ALLOY STEEL. ALTHOUGH THE
SUBHEADINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS PURPOSES, OUR
WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION IS DISPOSITIVE.

3\. IN THE EVENT THAT CUSTOMS WISHES TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON THE WRITTEN
SCOPE OF THIS MERCHANDISE, PLEASE CONTACT THE PERSONS LISTED IN
PARAGRAPH 5.

4\. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES THIS CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED THE
FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION NUMBER: JAPAN (A-588-854).

5\. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CUSTOMS
OFFICERS, PLEASE CONTACT VIA E-MAIL, THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY
CHANNELS, OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY LIAISON USING THE ATTRIBUTE \"HQ
OAB.\" THE IMPORTING PUBLIC AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONTACT
LINDA LUDWIG AT (202) 482-3833 OR SAMANTHA DENENBERG AT (202) 482-1386,
OFFICE OF AD/CVD ENFORCEMENT, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

7\. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION.

PAUL SCHWARTZ
National Vehicle and Fuel Emission Laboratory

2565 Plymouth Road

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105

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**Statement of Manufacturer Intent to Attend Confirmatory Certification
Testing**

**to Witness Engine Setup**

-   We will have a representative available to attend and witness the
    Test Engine Setup at the location designated in the test order.

-   We will not have a representative available to attend and witness
    the Test Engine Setup at the location designated in the test order.

Manufacturer Contact Information

Manufacturer:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Test Order \# and Engine Family:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Manufacturer Contact:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

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

Authorized Manufacturer Signature:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

A faxed signed copy of this form must be received prior to the scheduled
test date.

Fax Number: (734)214-4440, Attention: Toni Menter

Send the original signed form to:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Attn: Maria Peralta

2565 Plymouth Road

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

USA
**§3.58 Child adopted out of family.**

A child of a veteran adopted out of the family of the veteran either
prior or subsequent to the veteran's death is nevertheless a "child"
within the meaning of that term as defined by §3.57 and is eligible for
benefits payable under all laws administered by the Department of
Veterans Affairs.

\[26 FR 1568, Feb. 24, 1961\]

**Cross reference:** Veterans benefits not apportionable. See §3.458.

**§3.59 Parent.**

\(a\) The term "parent" means a natural mother or father (including the
mother of an illegitimate child or the father of an illegitimate child
if the usual family relationship existed), mother or father through
adoption, or a person who for a period of not less than 1 year stood in
the relationship of a parent to a veteran at any time before his or her
entry into active service.

\(b\) Foster relationship must have begun prior to the veteran's 21st
birthday. Not more than one father and one mother, as defined, will be
recognized in any case. If two persons stood in the relationship of
father or mother for 1 year or more, the person who last stood in such
relationship before the veteran's last entry into active service will be
recognized as the "parent." (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(5))

\[26 FR 1568, Feb. 24, 1961, as amended at 44 FR 45935, Aug. 6, 1979\]
**Models of Environment and T1 Relaxation in Josephson Charge Qubits**

*Joakim Bergli*

A theoretical interpretation of the recent experiments of Astafiev et.
al.

on the T_1-relaxation rate in Josephson Charge Qubits is proposed. The

experimentally observed reproducible nonmonotonic dependence of T_1 on
the

splitting E_J of the qubit levels suggests further specification of the

previously proposed models of the background charge noise. From our
point

of view the most promising is the \`\`Andreev fluctuator\'\' model of
the

noise. In this model the fluctuator is a Cooper pair that tunnels from a

superconductor and occupies a pair of localized electronic states.
Within

this model one can naturally explain both the average linear T_1(E_J)

dependence and the irregular fluctuations. The role of fluctuators in
the

formation of strong resonant peaks in this dependence is also discussed.
## ![](media/image1.png){width="2.6in" height="1.5in"}[Truck spills chemical near Ruby]{.smallcaps}

Cleaning fluid posed no threat, but caused delay

> Morgantown Fire Department Lt. Jay Bolyard spreads soda ash to
> neutralize the liquid sodium hydroxide that spilled from a 55-gallon
> drum on a delivery truck headed to Ruby Memorial Hospital Thursday
> morning. Morgantown firefighter Brian Tolka heads to the rear of a
> PJAX delivery truck at the Ruby Memorial Hospital loading dock
> Thursday to start the cleanup.

# BY KATIE LONG

## The Dominion Post 

A truck leaking an industrial cleaner caused some commotion near Ruby
Memorial Hospital Thursday morning.

Morgantown Fire Department companies One, Two and Three responded to the
scene. Chief David Fetty towed the HAZMAT trailer filled with HAZMAT
suits, equipment for cleanup and neutralizer to spread on the spill. The
department\'s heavy rescue truck was also on scene.

Fetty said the fluid \-- **sodium hydroxide**, a heavy-duty cleaning
agent \-- was leaking from the back of a PJAX Freight Systems truck. The
truck was headed to Pruntytown with the cleaner, but was dropping off
some other cargo at Ruby.

The driver pulled up to the loading dock area, unaware that the
substance had been leaking onto the roadway for about two blocks.

The driver said he was cut off at a stop sign near the entrance to the
loading dock area, and slammed on his brakes to avoid hitting the car.
He said the 55-gallon drum of cleaner must have been knocked around in
the back of the truck, causing it to leak.

All 55 gallons of the liquid escaped, filling the back of the truck and
leaving a wide trail on the road.

Fetty said the spill did not pose any particular threat, but that
precautions must be taken regardless.

### Page 1 

**Page 2.**

\"We knew when we were coming what we were dealing with,\" he said. \"We
knew the chemical, the hazards and the form of the chemical. But when
dealing with something like this, we don\'t want to take other people\'s
word for what we have until we verify it for ourselves. We want to take
every precaution.\"

He noted that the chemical could be dangerous in high concentrations in
an enclosed area, however.

Firefighters spread soda ash, a neutralizing agent, over the spill to
soak it up. It was later swept away by Department of Environmental
Protection and IMS Environmental Services workers. Those dealing with
the cleanup donned level D suits, low level HAZ MAT protection, for
safety.

Though the spill was fairly benign, it took hours to clean up.
Firefighters and environmental workers were on scene behind the hospital
for roughly five hours.
***[National President:]{.underline}***

***David Holway***

***159 Burgin Parkway***

***Quincy, MA 02169***

***1-617-376-0220***

***[National Vice Presidents (VA Only)]{.underline}***

***Susan Anderson***

***Martinsburg, WV VAMC***

***304-263-0811 x 3372***

***Frances Lopez***

***Memphis, TN VAMC***

***901-523-8990 x 5092***

***[National Federal Sector Director]{.underline}:***

***James Rucidlo***

***1-617-376-0220***

***[National Representatives]{.underline}***

***Mark Bailey & Susanne Pooler-Johnson***

***601 N. Fairfax St.***

***Ste. 125***

***Alexandria, VA 22314***

[***mbailey@nage.org***](mailto:mbailey@nage.org)

[***spooler@nage.org***](mailto:spooler@nage.org)

***1-866-412-7790***

***703-519-0300***

***[National Executive Board Members (VA Only):]{.underline}***

***Janice Blackwell***

***Hampton, VA VAMC***

***757-722-9961 x 3684***

***Claudia Moore***

***Coatesville, VA VAMC***

***610-384-7711 x 5556***

***[Federal Sector Advisory Members (VA Only):]{.underline}***

***Eloise Barber, Memphis VAMC***

***901-523-8990 x 5092***

***Evelyn Cipriaso, Baltimore VAMC***

***410-605-7000 x 4979***

***Dale Mills, Martinsburg, VAMC***

***304-263-0811 x 3372***

***Joseph Morana, Brockton, VAMC***

***508-583-4500 x 61838***

***Kate Smith, Charleston VAMC***

***843-789-7060***

***Fletcher Truesdell, Charleston, VAMC***

***843-789-7059***
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY BELLSOUTH

Report No. NCD-1178 November 7, 2005

Re: SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

BellSouth, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed
certification that short term public notice of network change has been
provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by
section 51.329(a) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), together with certification of service on identified
interconnecting carriers, as required by section 51.333(a). Specific
network change information can be obtained on the Internet at:
<http://www.interconnection.bellsouth.com/notifications/network/index.html>

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

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Number**              **Type of Change        **Location of Change**
                          Planned**               

  20050165                Replacing Copper Feeder Griffin, GA
                          Facilities with Fiber   
                          Optic Cable and Digital 
                          Loop Carrier Systems    
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

The incumbent LEC contact:

Steven D. Long

Assistant Manager/Federal Regulatory Affairs

BellSouth

1133-21^st^ Street, N.W., Suite 900

Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: (202) 463-4107

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

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

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

**-FCC-**
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Tammi Schone - (605) 352-1102

**USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERS HOME LOANS\
*[Pierre Office Promotes Direct Program]{.underline}***

**(Pierre, South Dakota -- January 26, 2006)** The local USDA Rural
Development office in Pierre, which serves Corson, Dewey, Gregory,
Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Potter, Stanley, Sully, Tripp and Ziebach
Counties, is announcing the availability of funds for the direct
homeownership program in the state of South Dakota. The Pierre local
office would like to remind individuals and families of the availability
of funds to qualified applicants to purchase a new home or repair their
existing home.

The direct loan program is available to low and very low income families
who, if qualified, may be eligible for low interest rates, which
currently vary from 1% to 5.375%. Interest rates and terms are based on
the household income and repayment ability. For example, an \$80,000
loan at 1% for 38 years would have an approximate payment of \$350 to
qualified individuals and in many cases is less than the average rent
payment.

Our direct loan program allows borrowers to purchase an existing home,
finance new construction or repair your existing home. Interested
parties should contact the Pierre Rural Development Office at (605)
224-8870, ext. 4. The office is located at 1717 N. Lincoln, Suite 102,
Pierre, South Dakota.

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 -**
***Disaster News***![](media/image1.png){width="1.5847222222222221in"
height="0.7277777777777777in"}

***Economic Injury Loans for Small Businesses***

SBA Disaster Assistance -- Field Operations Center- East -- 101 Marietta
Street, NW, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30303

**Release Date:** February 28, 2008 **Contact:** Michael Lampton
**Release Number:** 08-270, IL 11163 **Phone:** 404-331-0333

**SBA DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE IN INDIANA FOLLOWING**

**SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE DISASTER DECLARATION**

**ATLANTA -** The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today
that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses located in
the counties of Benton, Gibson, Knox, Posey, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo
and Warren in the State of Indiana as a result of drought that occurred
April 1 2007 through\
December 31, 2007.

"These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more
primary counties in the State of Illinois. The Small Business
Administration recognizes that disasters do not usually stop at the
county or state lines. For that reason, counties adjacent to primary
counties named in the declaration are included," according to Frank
Skaggs, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East.

"When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help
farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, SBA issues a
declaration to assist small businesses affected by the same disaster,"
said Skaggs.

Under this declaration, SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is
available to farm-related and nonfarm-related small business concerns
and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered financial losses as a
direct result of this disaster. Farmers and ranchers are not eligible to
apply to the SBA but nurseries are eligible to apply for economic injury
disaster loans for losses caused by drought conditions.

Eligible small businesses may qualify for loans up to \$1.5 million.
These loans are available at a 4 percent interest rate with terms up to
30 years. SBA determines eligibility for the program based on the size
and type of business and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms
are set by the SBA and are based upon each applicant's financial
condition. Under this disaster declaration, the SBA cannot provide loans
to agricultural producers.

Interested business owners should contact SBA's Customer Service Center
by calling 1-800-659-2955\
(1-800-877-8339 for the hearing-impaired) Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. EST. Loan
applications can also be downloaded from
[www.sba.gov](http://www.sba.gov/). Completed applications should be
mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and
Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

**Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than
[September 24, 2008]{.underline}.**

\# \# \#

***For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Programs, visit
our website at*** [www.sba.gov](http://www.sba.gov/)*.*
June 23, 2003

The Honorable John McCain

Chairman, Committee on Commerce,

Science, and Transportation

United States Senate

Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman:

In anticipation of the mark-up by the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of H.R. 1320, the ACommercial Spectrum Enhancement
Act,@ I take this opportunity to reiterate the Administration=s strong
support for enactment of legislation to create a spectrum relocation
fund. I also commend you for your leadership in introducing a companion
measure and for bringing this issue before the Committee for expeditious
consideration.

The Administration believes that the spectrum relocation fund will be an
important spectrum management tool to streamline the process for
reimbursing government users, to facilitate their relocation to
comparable spectrum, and to provide greater certainty to auction bidders
and incumbents. Swift Congressional enactment of H.R. 1320 will ensure
that the American public can more fully and rapidly reap the benefits
promised by the next generation of wireless services.

The Administration is pleased that the legislation closely tracks the
Administration=s spectrum relocation fund proposal. The Administration,
however, would strongly oppose any amendment to the bill. Any amendment
could delay enactment of the spectrum relocation fund and jeopardize
this important opportunity to expedite the opening of spectrum to new
commercial uses and consumer services.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide these views to you. We look
forward to continuing our work together as the bill progresses through
Congress.

The Office of Management and Budget has advised that there is no
objection to transmittal of this letter from the standpoint of the
Administration=s program.

Sincerely,

Theodore W. Kassinger

cc: The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings

Ranking Minority Member
John C. Pine

# Director, Disaster Science and Management Program 

Professor-Research, Department of Environmental Studies

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

\(225\) 578-1075 (office) (225) 578-4286 FAX Email: <jpine@lsu.edu>

# Research Interests

Hazard Vulnerability and Consequence Assessment (hazards associated with
hurricanes, floods,

fires, chemical exposures, terrorism, and public health exposures)

Liability and Emergency Management

Assisting Communities in Building Sustainability (social, economic and
environmental)

Using CAMEO in WMD Planning and Response

## Academic Program Planning Interests

Distant Learning Strategies and Inter-institutional Collaboration in
Academic Programs

##  Service learning in academic classes

## 

# Courses and Curriculum

Developing Hazard Mapping and Modeling undergraduate / graduate course

Developing a graduate level course on Policies and Practices of
Emergency Management

Current Teaching Assignment: Introduction to Terrorism (Spring and Fall
2004); Environmental Hazards

Analysis (Spring semester); Crisis Management (Fall semester); Seminar
in Emergency Management (1

hour required class for students in our program)

Previously taught: Introduction to Emergency Management; Technology and
Emergency Management

## Selected Publications

"Research Needs to Support the Emergency Manager of the Future," Pine,
John C. (2003).

*Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.* Vol. 1 #1.

*Tort Liability Today: A Guide For State and Local Governments*. Pine,
John C. (2004). National

League of Cities and Public Risk Management Association, Washington D.C.
9^th^ Edition.

"A Comprehensive Assessment of Hurricane Shelters: Lessons from
Hurricane Georges," (2003)

> John C. Pine, Marc L. Levitan, Brian Marx and Dan Wilkins. *Natural
> Disaster Review.* American Society of Civil Engineers.

"An Examination of Accidental Release Scenarios from Chemical Processing
Sites: The

> Relation of Race to Distance," John C. Pine, Brian D. Marx and Aruna
> Lakshmanan (2002). *Social Sciences Quarterly* The University of Texas
> Press.

"Hazard Vulnerability and Consequence Analysis: Using the Technology,"
Pine, John C. (2002).

> *American Society of Professional Emergency Planers Journal* (ASPEP
> Journal).

"Liability in Response to Hazardous Materials Spills" Pine, John C.
(2002). *The Handbook*

> *of Hazardous Materials Spills Technology.* McGraw-Hill.

"Environmental Health Risk Screening using GIS: Creating a Community
Profile," Pine, John

> C., and James H. Diaz (2000). *Journal of Environmental Health* Vol.
> 62, No. 8, pp. 9 -- 16.
>
> "As Assessment of the Transportation of Extremely Hazardous Substances
> for the Southern
>
> > Mississippi River Corridor," Pine, John C., Erno Sajo, and Rebecca
> > East (1998). T*he Journal*
>
> > *of the American Society of Professional Emergency Planners* Vol. 1,
> > No. 1, pp. 125 -- 138.

\"Analyzing Hazardous Materials Transportation Risks,\" Pine, John C.,
Brian Marx*.. Journal of*

> Hazardous Materials, 54 (1997) pp. 113-122.
*Poster Presentation 3B-32*

**Development of a Technology Combining Thermal Hydrolysis,**

**Wet Oxidation, and Steam Explosion for Pre-Treatment of**

**Lignocellulosic Biomass**

[Frank D. Haagensen^1^]{.underline}, Thomas Andersen^1^, Birgitte K.
Ahring\*^1^, Jens Munch^2^

^1^BioCentrum-DTU, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby

Phone: +45 4525 6183 email: <bka@biocentrum.dtu.dk>

^2^Cambi Bioethanol Aps., Raadvadsvej 15, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV

During the last couples of decades, increased international focus has
been directed towards renewable resources for production of biofuels and
bio-based chemicals. However, because of the complex structure of
lignocellulosic, primarily causing a blockage of the cellulose and
hemicellulose by lignin, different physical and chemical technologies
have been developed. These technologies include thermal hydrolysis,
alkaline wet oxidation, and acid catalyzed steam explosion. This
presentation will include a description of the development of a
pre-treatment technology in which the three abovementioned technologies
are combined in one low energy consuming batch-mode reactor.

The main benefits of the combined pre-treatment technology are: (a) no
requirement for initial mechanical milling, (b) the ability to process
high biomass concentration, (c) an easy controllable process, and (d) a
high energy recovery.

The presentation will emphasize on the amount of fermentable sugars
obtained after enzymatic hydrolysis of pre-treated wheat straw using
different pre-treatment parameters and biomass concentrations.
**USAID-Supported Makri Park Built on**

**Earthquake Rubble Inaugurated**

***Muzaffarabad, November 28, 2007:*** The U.S. Agency for International
Development's (USAID) Mission Director for Pakistan, Anne Aarnes, paid
rich tributes to the "irrepressible spirit and continued support of the
local community" while inaugurating here today the Makri Park, built on
top of rubble from the October 8 earthquake. The deputy chief of
Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency (ERRA) Lt. General
Nadeem Ahmed was also present on the occasion.

"USAID and its partners worked to design and implement an exciting
vision to convert this landfill into an environment-friendly park that
beautifies the area," said USAID's Aarnes. "What you see today is the
result of a year's efforts to realize that vision."

In April 2006, USAID funded a \$1.7 million Rubble Removal project to
remove debris from the city of Muzaffarabad. Implemented by
International Organization for Migration (IOM), the project cleared 8.5
million cubic feet of rubble from the town center and deposited it at
the government-designated landfill of Makri, a ravine on the bank of
River Neelum.

"Under the guidance and leadership of ERRA, the USAID and its partners
took up the challenge of helping the city to regain its former glory and
to build back better," the American diplomat said.

Consistent with an environmental plan, Makri Park is now a new city
landmark covering 40,000 square feet of extensively landscaped land that
offers scenic picnic spots overlooking the river and city.

Support for Makri Park is part of USAID's four-year \$200 million
Earthquake Reconstruction Program that is building hundreds of schools
and health facilities, supporting better quality health and education
services, and improving economic activities in the quake-affected areas
of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the North-West Frontier Province.

\# \# \#

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*(For more press releases, please visit our website:
http://islamabad.usembassy.gov)*
***Annual Report of the Director of the Mint to the Secretary of the
Treasury for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1891***

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1891. Page 66. -- Historical
Reference Collection, United States Mint.

SPECIAL TESTS OF COINS.

The regulations governing the mint service provide for special assays of
current coinage of the mints, as follows:

SEC. 9. From the first and two subsequent deliveries in each week of
gold and silver coins of each

denomination of coin delivered by the coiner, specimen pieces, two in
number, shall be taken,

certified, and inclosed by the superintendent and assayer in the same
manner as above prescribed for trial

by the annual assay commission, when they shall be promptly forwarded to
the Director of the Mint by

registered mail for assay by the assayer of the Bureau of the Mint.

SEC. 10. The value of the special assay coins shall be returned at the
end of each six months (June 30 and

December 31) to the proper mints.

In order to enable the Director to know from day to day that the coins
being issued at the mints conform in all respects to the requirements of
law, a laboratory was established in 1878 on the fourth floor of the
Treasury Department, which has proved a valuable adjunct to the Bureau.

Special examinations are also made in the laboratory, for the Treasury
Department, of coins and other material for the purpose of detecting and
preventing counterfeiting, and for custom requirements.

During the calendar year 1890 there were tested in the laboratory of
this Bureau 196 gold coins and 1,010 silver coins, all of which were
found to be within the legal requirements in regard to weight, fineness,
and mechanical perfection.

Tables will be found in the appendix showing the fineness of the coins
assayed and the percentage of coins of various degrees of fineness.

Compiled and transcribed by the United States Mint, Office of the
Historian.
\[PUBLIC---NO. 160---75^TH^ CONGRESS\]

\[CHAPTER 377---1^ST^ SESSION\]

\[S. 102\]

AN ACT

To authorize the coinage of 50-cent pieces in commemoration of the
seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Antietam.

*Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled*, That in commemoration of the
seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Antietam there shall be
coined at one mint only of the United States to be designated by the
Director of the Mint not to exceed thirty thousand silver 50-cent pieces
of standard, size, weight, and composition and of special appropriate
single design to be fixed by the Director of the Mint, with the approval
of the Secretary of the Treasury, but the United States shall not be
subject to the expense of making the necessary dies and other
preparations for this coinage.

SEC. 2. The coins herein authorized shall bear the date 1937,
irrespective of the year in which they are minted or issued, shall be
legal tender in any payment to the amount of their face value, and shall
be issued only upon the request of the Washington County Historical
Society of Hagerstown, Maryland, upon payment by it of the par value of
such coins, but not less than twenty-five thousand such coins shall be
issued to it at any one time and no such coins shall be issued after the
expiration of one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Such
coins may be disposed of at par or at a premium by such Washington
County Historical Society of Hagerstown, Maryland, subject to the
approval of the Director of the Mint, and the net proceeds shall be used
by it in defraying the expenses incidental and appropriate to the
commemoration of such event.

SEC. 3. All laws now in force relating to the subsidiary silver coins of
the United States and the coining or striking of the same, regulating
and guarding the process of coinage, providing for the purchase of
material, and for the transportation, distribution, and redemption of
coins, for the prevention of debasement or counterfeiting, for the
security of the coins, or for any other purposes, whether said laws are
penal or otherwise, shall, so far as applicable, apply to the coinage
herein authorized.

Approved, June 24, 1937.

\(258\)
***Environmental, Safety & Health***

***314.554.2388 (Phone)***

***314.554.4182 (Facsimile)***

***ppike@ameren.com***

November 14, 2023

Mark Friedrichs, PI-40

Office of Policy and International Affairs

U.S. Department of Energy

Forrestal Building

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20585

By email: *1605bguidelines.comments@hq.doe.gov*

**Re: Comments on [RIN 1901-AB23, Interim Final Rule Corrections and
Updates to Technical Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
72 *Fed. Reg.* 4411 (January 31, 2007) ]{.underline}**

Dear Mr. Friedrichs:

Ameren is pleased to submit comments on the Department of Energy Office
of Policy and International Affairs' ("OPIA's"), January 31, 2007,
*Federal Register* ("FR") notices on the interim final rule Corrections
and Updates to Technical Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas
Reporting for filing voluntary reports of greenhouse gas emissions and
reductions.

Ameren provides energy services to approximately 2.4 million electric
and 1 million natural gas customers over nearly 64,000 square miles in
Illinois and Missouri. We have participated in the voluntary reporting
of greenhouse gases since 1995. Ameren is a member of the Edison
Electric Institute ("EEI"), and as a member of this group, we support
the comments that they are submitting on the proposal.

We appreciate the opportunity to submit comments and have no significant
comments to include other than those developed by EEI; however, we are
concerned about the precedent that is being set by establishing such a
short comment period. Normally, Federal Agencies allow at least 30 days
of comment period on program changes and due to the importance of this
program we are concerned that the comment period has been shortened to
20 days. The reason for haste is not explained, but is further
exemplified by the presumed effective date only 10 days after the
deadline for comments to be received. It can only be hoped that DOE's
rush to finalize the Technical Guidelines does not result in undue
program limitations.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If you have any
questions, please contact me at (314) 554-2388.

Sincerely,

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height="0.7784722222222222in"}

Paul R. Pike

Strategic Analyst
Ditching Thoughts

Looking Back on It

# Flying magazine, April 2003, page 92 -94

Man and wife flew back and forth from Florida Keys to Bahamas over the
last 6 years

##  Aircraft - Cessna 205/fixed gear

20 minutes into flight Engine shook, then seemed ok -- was it a fouled
plug????

Engine shook again -- and quit!!

Prop froze in place

> 450 hours on engine since major overhaul
>
> New factory cylinders

Cruise altitude 4500'

Clear vfr day

Rough seas

Winds 25 mph

Pilot's reactions

At first - CRIMINY!!!!

Then execute post emergency procedures in aircraft, but couldn't
remember them

Try a restart? Prop frozen in place and not windmilling -- chances of a
restart = 0%

Reported his position - critical!!! There would be no rescue without it

Called on 121.5 -- Airline captain answered

Pilot's landing actions

At 1000 ft no further calls -- concentrated on flying the aircraft and
preparing

Wind 20-25 knots, sea state 6-8 feet

Ditch into wind or land parallel to waves?

Higher winds than sea state -- probably best to land into wind to reduce
ground speed

Higher sea state than winds -- land parallel to the waves

Pilot elected to land into the wind

Slowed aircraft as much as possible --near the stall, flaps 40 degrees

Flare was critical

Too soon and aircraft could flip

Too late higher speed of impact

Neither crewmember was hurt

Aircraft remained intact

Raft between and aft of front seats

Wound up in rear of aircraft unreachable

***Aircraft immediately filled with water and sank in 30 seconds!!***

Crewmembers floated with life vests inflated

Water very cold, even in Florida in the "warm" Gulf Stream

No survival gear at all

Lessons learned

Keep calm - follow emergency procedures (Use the checklist!)

Know your position at all times --VOR to/from and DME or GPS

Use flight following -- file flight plan

Finished talking -- last 1000'

Remove headsets and cords -- got tangled in the cords on aircraft exit

Wear a vest with emergency gear (mirror etc.)

Stay together -- hold on to each other or tether together

Designate a person in charge of getting life raft out of aircraft

Right seat all the way back -- prior to impact

Rehearse exit from aircraft while on the ground prior to flight
I object to these regulations. International adoption is expensive
enough and if you put these regulations into play, it will make it
impossible for middle class or lower class people to adopt. We had to
take out a home equity loan to adopt our daughter and it has been
stressful enough with the other country. Please, don\'t pass this law
and make so many people\'s dream die. Please also do not redo the Hague
convention in the USA. It is not as great as it appears. Please, keep
International adoptions as they currently are. I beg you. Thank you

Mrs. Roxanne Geislinger

65123 370^th^ Street

Watkins, MN 55389
NY A81231

March 27, 1996

CLA-2-62:R:N:354 A81231

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6216.00.4300

Amy Ohira

Expeditors International

P.O. Box 2568

South San Franciso, CA 94083-2568

RE: The tariff classification of Ice Hockey Gloves from Korea.

Dear Ms. Ohira:

In your letter dated March 7, 1996, on behalf of Easton Sports, you
requested a tariff classification ruling.

Your submitted sample, model GX 26, is an ice hockey glove made with a
non-woven synthetic suede leather palm-side. The palm side is unlined
and the back of the hand has substantial protective padding on the
fingers, thumb, hand and cuff. The item also features leather
fourchettes, textile backed vinyl over the padding and is fastened by a
lace through a double eyelet at the wrist. The essential character of
this glove is imparted by the non-woven palm-side. Models GX 16 and GX
36 are identical to model Gx 26, except for the sizes. Without actual
samples we cannot rule on the other model numbers listed in your
inquiry.

The applicable subheading for models GX 26, GX 16 and GX 36, will be
6216.00.4300, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS),
which provides for gloves, mittens and mitts: of man-made fibers: ice
hockey and field hockey gloves. The rate of duty will be free.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the
Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Brian Burtnik at 212-466-5880.

Sincerely,

Roger J. Silvestri

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

**CERTIFICATE OF REQUIRED OCCUPANCY**

Installation Name/Org.
Code:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Position No.:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Position Title:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Series No.:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Grade:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Justification: (check one or more boxes, below, as appropriate)

Occupancy of the subject quarters by the above occupant is mandatory
under the

requirements of 5 U.S.C. 5911 because: (identify isolation, necessary
service, protection of life, property or resource, etc.)

Occupancy of the subject quarters is a condition of employment.

Occupancy of the subject quarters is for the convenience of the
Government.

Subject quarters are on the Government's premises.

Prepared By: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Signature Title Date

Recommended: Yes No

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

Signature Title Date

Approved: Yes No

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

Signature Title Date

**FORM DI 1872** 4/1/2008 Replaces 4/25/1985
**Agenda - BNL SNS Diagnostics Status/Handoff Meeting**

THURSDAY, February 5th

0830 ORNL Welcome Norbert Holtkamp

0840 BNL Welcome Jei Wei

0850 Introduction Tom Shea

0910 Commissioning Mike Plum

1000 Phased Deployment Saeed Assadi (via video)

1045 coffee

1100 BNL Overview Pete Cameron

1200 lunch at Berkner

1315 BLM Update Dick Witkover

1400 LabVIEW Template Chris Degen

1415 PCI/timing decoder status Joe Mead

1430 BCM Update Marty Kesselman/Craig Dawson

1515 coffee

1530 BPM Baseband electronics Craig Dawson

1605 BPM RF electronics & calibration Kurt Vetter

1630 Discussion All

1900 Dinner with committee All

FRIDAY, February 6th

0830 Video Foil Monitor Dave Gassner

0900 IPM Roger Connolly

0930 Tune/BIG/Halo Peter Cameron

1015 Electron Detectors Justin Gullotta

1030 coffee

1045 Discussion Session All

1200 lunch at Berkner

1300 Committee Discussions Committee only

1430 Closeout All
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Figure 3: This is a picture of 'Royal Gala' apple roots. The
greenhouse-grown trees were around 2 yrs old when the photo was taken.
The main (tap) root is visible, as are lateral roots and
[suckers](../../Hyperlinks%20for%20web%20site/Suckers.doc). These roots
were from a well-watered plant grown in an artificial soil which does
not restrict root growth. Research is currently underway to identify
genes in the roots that respond to drought situations. Information from
these studies will ultimately be used to improve water use in fruit
trees and other important crops.
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**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES** default Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration

Rockville, MD 20857

> June 17, 2003
>
> Terry G. Manh
>
> John E. Maul
>
> Fish & Richardson P.C.
>
> 1425 K Street
>
> 11^th^ Floor
>
> Washington, DC 20005
>
> USA
>
> Dear Sirs:
>
> Your petition submitted on behalf of Allergan Inc., requesting the
> Food and Drug Administration to \"Reclassify Cyclosporine (CSA) as
> Non-Antibiotic Drug\" was received by this office on 06/16/03. It was
> assigned docket number 2003P-0275/CP 1 and it was filed on 06/16/03.
> Please refer to this docket number in future correspondence on this
> subject with the Agency.
>
> Please note that the acceptance of the petition for filing is a
> procedural matter in that it in no way reflects an agency decision on
> the substantive merits of the petition.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Gloria Ortega
>
> Dockets Management Branch
NORTHERN INDIANA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE

**SYRACUSE, IN**

Contact: Mike Sabones FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

574-834-1104 x642 December 9, 2002

# NOAA HONORS VAN WERT HEROES FOR SAVING LIVES THROUGH

**STORMREADY**

The tornado system that swept through Van Wert, Ohio one month ago on
November 10, 2002 devastated the community and many lives, but the
actions of several community heroes saved hundreds more.

Tuesday December 10, 2002, NOAA's National Weather Service will present
the StormReady Community Hero Award to Mr. Rick W. McCoy, Emergency
Manager, Van Wert County, Ohio, Mr. Gary D. Adams, Chairman, Van Wert
County Commissioners, and Mr. Stephan P. Gehres, Mayor of Van Wert, Ohio
at 1:30 PM at the Family Life Center, 605 North Franklin Street in Van
Wert.

Mr. Timothy R. E. Keeney, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and
Atmospheres for the Department of Commerce will be the Keynote Speaker
for the ceremony. Mr. Dale Shipley, Executive Director of the Ohio
Emergency Management Agency, and Mr. Dennis McCarthy, Director of the
National Weather Service's Central Region will also speak.

Mr. Scott Shaffer, assistant manager of the Van Wert Cinemas, will also
be honored for his life saving efforts on November 10, 2002.

StormReady is a program sponsored by the National Weather Service that
helps community leaders improve their hazardous weather operations by
improving communication systems and through public education. StormReady
communities place NOAA Weather Radios, or other alert devices, in public
facilities, and have community-wide public education programs to teach
people how to protect themselves at work, school, on the road, or at
home.

The public is invited to attend.
PUBLIC NOTICE![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
height="0.6604166666666667in"}

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 TWELFTH STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 00-1298**

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

**Released: June 12, 2000**

**WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU GRANTS**

**901 929 AND 931 MHz PAGING AUCTION LICENSES**

**Auction Event No. 26**

**Report No. AUC-26 (Auction No. 26)**

On May 5, 2000, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau)
announced that it is prepared to grant applications for 901 licenses to
the winners of the 929 and 931 MHz Paging licenses (Auction 26),
provided that each applicant makes its final payment before the
deadlines established by the Commission.[^1] The final payment deadline
was June 5, 2000.[^2]

Final payment was received for 901 markets by the final payment
deadline. Accordingly, by this Public Notice we announce the grant of
the 929 and 931 MHz Paging licenses listed in Attachment A. We grant
these licenses pursuant to Section 309(a) of the Communications Act, 47
U.S.C. § 309(a), and Section 0.331 of the Commission\'s Rules, 47 C.F.R.
§ 0.331, because it will serve the public interest, convenience and
necessity.

This Public Notice contains the following Attachments:

Attachment A: List of Applications the Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau is Granting - sorted by Applicant.

Attachment A1: List of Applications the Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau is Granting - sorted by market and block.

Attachment B: Instructions for Searching for Applications Listed in
Attachments A and A1 using ULS.

Attachment C: Instructions for Searching for Granted Licenses Listed in
Attachments A and A1 using ULS.

Attachment D: Instructions for Accessing the FCC Network Using Windows
95/98.

For further information, the news media should contact Meribeth
McCarrick, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0654. For
questions regarding legal matters and licensing issues, contact Gary
Oshinsky or Erin McGrath, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial
Wireless Division, Policy and Rules Branch at (202) 418-7240.

**- FCC -**

[^1]: *See* Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces it is Prepared
    to Grant 929 and 931 MHz Paging Auction Licenses After Final Payment
    is Made, *Public Notice*, DA 00-1004 (rel. May 5, 2000).

[^2]: *See id*.
# Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Joint Release ***Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation***

***Office of the Comptroller of the Currency***

## Office of Thrift Supervision

### NR 2002-61

### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 22, 2002

**[FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION REGULATORS]{.underline}**

**[DRAFT GUIDANCE ON CREDIT CARD LENDING]{.underline}**

Under the auspices of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination
Council, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of
Governors of the Federal System, the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation, and the Office of Thrift Supervision have developed account
management and loss allowance guidance for credit card lending. A draft
of this interagency guidance, which the agencies intend to issue on
August 16, 2002, is attached.

The draft guidance would apply to all institutions under the agencies\'
supervision that offer credit card programs. It describes the agencies\'
expectations for prudent risk management practices for credit card
activities, particularly with regard to credit line management,
over-limit accounts, and workouts. The draft guidance also addresses
income recognition and loss allowance practices for credit card lending.

The agencies recognize that some institutions may require time to
implement changes in policies, practices, and systems in order to
achieve full consistency with the credit card guidance. Such
institutions would be expected to work with their primary federal
regulator to ensure implementation of needed changes as promptly as
possible after the issuance of the guidance. With respect to those
elements of the guidance that reflect existing, longstanding regulatory
reporting requirements, the agencies' expect, as always, continued and
ongoing compliance.

As the agencies complete their review of the draft document, they are
interested in the views of affected institutions and other interested
parties as to whether the draft provides clear guidance concerning the
agencies\' expectations in the areas of credit card

(more)

-2-

account management, risk management, and loss allowance practices or,
instead, has \"fatal flaws\" in these areas. Institutions and other
parties that choose to respond should provide their views electronically
**no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2002**. Responses to the agencies
should be submitted electronically to the FFIEC Web site,
[www.FFIEC.gov](http://www.FFIEC.gov/) (click on the option
<ffiec-suggest@frb.gov>). The responses may also be submitted directly
to <ffiec-suggest@frb.gov>.

\# \# \#

### Attachment

[Media Contacts:]{.underline}

### Federal Reserve Dave Skidmore (202) 452-2955

FDIC Phil Battey (202) 898-6993

OCC Bob Garsson (202) 874-5770

OTS Chris Smith (202) 906-6688