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# THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 

# ![](media/image1.jpeg){width="1.7597222222222222in" height="1.4875in"}SOCIAL NORMING PLANNER 

**SAMPLE OpEd**

**Words**

**Buckle Up America This Thanksgiving Weekend**

The heavily-traveled Thanksgiving weekend\* is one of the most dangerous
and deadliest times of the year on America's roadways due to low seat
belt use. In fact, 55 percent of all of those killed in traffic crashes
during the heavily traveled Thanksgiving weekend last year were not
wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

Among those least likely to buckle up: young males (age 18 to 34) and
pickup truck drivers.

Many still take the attitude "it will never happen to me," but deadly
crashes can and do happen everyday.

That's why **\[Local Organization\]** is joining with other national,
State and local highway safety and law enforcement officials this
Thanksgiving to strongly remind all holiday travelers, drivers and
passengers to always buckle up - every trip, every time.

Although a record 82 percent of Americans now wear their seat belts
while riding or driving in vehicles, up from 58 percent in 1994, too
many people still do not. According to NHTSA, 31,415 passenger vehicle
occupants died in crashes during 2005 -- and more than half of those
killed were [NOT]{.underline} wearing their seat belts at the time of
the crash.

Seat belts clearly save lives. But unfortunately too many Americans
still put themselves at great risk by not always buckling up. This
Thanksgiving, please remember to tighten your seat belt both before and
after your big holiday dinner.

Thanksgiving is also a good time to remember that children must always
be properly restrained in moving vehicles. Although 98 percent of all
American infants -- under age 1 -- are now restrained, older children
also need to be in the appropriate and properly installed restraint for
their size and age. Unfortunately, 7 out of 10 child safety restraints
are improperly used.

One study showed that children who are moved from child safety seats to
the regular vehicle seat belts too soon are four times more likely to
sustain a serious head injury in a crash than those who are correctly
restrained in child safety seats or booster seats. The easiest way to
remember is, "If they are under 4'9", they need to be in a booster
seat."

Thanksgiving is a great time to count our blessings but also a good time
to remind all family members around the table to always buckle up -
every trip, every time.

*\* The Thanksgiving holiday weekend time period is defined as 6:00 PM
Wednesday to 5:59 AM Monday*
**H.R. 2373**

**The Abolishment of Obsolete Agencies and**

**Federal Sunset Act of 2001**

**By Congressman Kevin Brady**

 



 

 

**Purpose**: 

-   To establish a Federal Sunset Commission to abolish obsolete
    agencies and programs and eliminate duplication in government.

 

**Benefits**:

-   Requires each federal agency to justify their existence - or face
    elimination.

-   Cuts wasteful spending and promotes efficiency in government.

-   Abolishes obsolete agencies - streamlines others and identifies
    duplication.

-   Promotes accountability and customer service.

-   American taxpayers are given a voice in evaluating an agency\'s
    operations, responsiveness and need for existence.

-   Discourages regulatory deviation from Congress\' legislative intent.

 

**Commission**: 

-   A bi-partisan commission is established composed of members of
    Congress and private individuals.

 

**Support**

-   69 members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat

-   Endorsed by then Governor Bush during 2000 presidential campaign

-   77 percent of Americans in a national poll

-   Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce, Texas Restaurant
    Association, Greater Houston Chapter of Association of Builders and
    Contractors, Citizens Against Government Waste, Citizens for a Sound
    Economy and others.


![](media/image1.jpeg){width="2.3854166666666665in" height="0.6875in"}

304-A West Millbrook Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

Tel: (919) 845-1422 Fax: (919) 845-1424

October 23, 2006

Ms. Rachel Rineheart

U.S. EPA Region 5

77 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60604

Subject: **Land Use / Land Cover Near Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
Company's Decatur , Illinois Complex**

Dear Ms. Rineheart:

As we discussed last week, RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. (RTP) has
reviewed the potential for impacts on certain endangered species in
proximity to ADM's Decatur Complex in conjunction with permitting the
construction of a new glycols production plant within the existing
fence-line of the Complex. Note that I have confirmed that all property
within 3 kilometers of this facility is located within Macon County,
Illinois. The endangered species of interest are the:

-   Eastern prairie fringed orchid (EPFO);

-   Prairie bush clover (PBC); and

-   Indiana bat.

Based on RTP's review of the land use / land cover map for the area, the
only species potentially affected by the project is the Indiana bat.
This map is attached for your reference along with a listing of the land
use types found in proximity of the plant. As this map shows, there are
no suitable habitats for either the EPFO or the PBC in proximity to the
complex. Due to the proximity of Lake Decatur and some forested land, it
appears there may be some potential feeding areas for the Indiana Bat
located near the complex.

As I understand the next step in this process, you will use the
information in this letter to confer with the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Should you have any questions on this information or on the project,
please give me a call.

Sincerely,

![](media/image2.png){width="1.9395833333333334in"
height="0.7152777777777778in"}

Jack M. Burke

**Land Use / Land Cover Map for the Area Surrounding ADM's Decatur
Complex**![](media/image3.png){width="6.495138888888889in"
height="8.77361111111111in"}

**LUCODE DESCRIPTION**

> 11: Residential
>
> 12: Commercial Services
>
> 13: Industrial
>
> 14: Transportation
>
> 16: Mixed Urban or Built-up Land
>
> 17: Other Urban or Built-up Land
>
> 21: Croplands and Pasture
>
> 22: Orchards, Groves, Vineyards, Nurseries
>
> 23: Confined Feeding Operations
>
> 24: Other Agricultural Land
>
> 41: Deciduous Forest Land
>
> 43: Mixed Forest Land
>
> 53: Reservoirs
>
> 61: Wetland
>
> 62: Norforested Wetlands
>
> 75: Strip Mines, Quarries, and Gravel Pits
>
> 76: Transitional Areas\*

\* Note that the "Transitional Area" located just Northeast of the
Decatur Complex is a golf course.
[HISTORIC VEGETATION AT CASEY'S PAHA STATE PRESERVE, IOWA]{.underline},
Reid J. Leichty, [Lyndon R. Hawkins]{.underline}, Michael J. Tiano,
Steven H. Emerman\*, Simpson College, Department of Biology and
Environmental Science, Indianola, IA 50125, emerman@simpson.edu

Pahas are the elongated ridges that rise 10-30 m above the Iowan Surface
in east-central Iowa. It has often been assumed that the pahas were
forested prior to settlement, which raises the question as to why
prairie fires might not have been able to ascend the ridges. Soil
organic matter has been used to distinguish between soils that hosted
prairie or forest since plants that follow the C~4~ photosynthetic
pathway (warm-season grasses) do not discriminate against ^13^C as much
as plants that follow the C~3~ pathway (woody plants). Therefore, the
objective of this study was to determine whether the pahas were
historically covered by prairie or forest by measuring the stable carbon
isotopic composition. It has been shown the stable carbon isotopic
signature of vegetation that grew on the order of 1000 years ago can be
retained in humin, the organic fraction that is insoluble in both acid
and base. Two soil cores were obtained from the top of the ridge at
Casey's Paha State Preserve and two from the plain at the base of the
ridge. Soil samples were collected from depths 5-10 cm, 20-25 cm, 35-40
cm, 50-55 cm, 65-70 cm, and 80-85 cm. The humin fraction was extracted
by dissolving carbonates in 1M HCl and dissolving fulvic and humic acids
in 0.5 M NaOH. Stable carbon isotopic compositions were measured at the
Stable Isotope Laboratory at Iowa State University. Stable carbon
isotope compositions ranged from -24.4 ‰ to -22.0 ‰, which falls within
the upper range for C~3~ vegetation and is well below the lower range
for C~4~ vegetation. For all soil cores, the stable carbon isotope
composition increased with depth. This is consistent with the
persistence of some humic and fulvic acids in the humin fraction and the
downward displacement of humic and fulvic acids resulting from the decay
of modern-day C~4~ vegetation.
**FIND Standardized Vocabulary**

> List of Acronyms

  ---------- ------------------------------------------------------------
  AA         African American

  ACD        Acid Citrate Dextrose

  ACE        Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

  ARP        Affected Relative Pair

  AT1RA      Angiotensin 1 Receptor Antagonist (or blocker)

  ASP        Affected Sibling Pair

  BPBL       Peripheral Blood Monocytes from Fresh Blood

  BUN        Blood Urea Nitrogen

  CoIs       Co investigators

  CORBA      Common Object Request Broker Architecture

  CWRU       Case Western Reserve University

  DHHS       Department of Health and Human Services

  DLT        Digital Linear Tape

  DM         Diabetes Mellitus

  DMSO       Dimethylsulfoxoide

  DN         Diabetic Nephropathy

  DRP        Discordant Relative Pair

  DSP        Discordant Sib Pair

  EA         European American

  EAC        External Advisory Committee

  EBV        Epstein-Barr Virus

  ECDSA      Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm

  EDTA       Ethylenediaminetetriactetic Acid

  ESRD       End Stage Renal Disease

  FBS        Fasting Blood Sugar

  FIND       Family Investigation of Nephropathy and Diabetes

  FPG        Fasting Plasma Glucose

  FSG        Fasting Sugar Glucose

  FSP        Fasting Plasma Glucose

  GADCC      Genetic Analysis and Data Coordinating Center

  GB         Gigabyte

  H-E        Haseman and Elston

  HGAL       Human Genetic Analysis Lab

  IBD        Identity By Descent

  ID         Identification

  IRB        Institutional Review Board

  IS         Information Services

             
  ---------- ------------------------------------------------------------

  ----------- -----------------------------------------------------------
  JHU         Johns Hopkins University

  MA          Mexican American

  MALD        Mapping Admixture Linkage Disequilibrium

  MLS         Maximum Lod Score

  MOO         Manual of Operations

  MRC         Resource Center

  NCI         National Cancer Institute

  NIDDK       National Institute of Diabetes& Digestive & Kidney Diseases

  NIH         National Institutes of Health

  NIMH        National Institute of Mental Health

  OGTT        Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

  PBL         Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes

  PBMC        Peripheral Blood Monocytes

  PI          Principal Investigator

  PIC         Participating Investigator Center

  PID         Patient Identifier Number

  QC          Quality Control

  QTL         Quantitative Trait Locus

  RBC         Red Blood Cells

  RR          Relative Risk

  S.A.G.E.    Statistical Analysis for Genetic Epidemiology

  S/MIME      Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions

  SSL         Secure Socket Layer

  TAC         Total Allele Content

  TDT         Transmission/Disequilibrium Test

  UCI         University of California at Irvine

  UNM         University of New Mexico

  URN         Urine
  ----------- -----------------------------------------------------------
**TOM FEENEY**

**Member of Congress**

**24th District, Florida**

**Press Release**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           Contact: Pepper
Pennington

March 29, 2007                                      
             202-225-2706

                                                                       
      202-593-1253

**Democrats Approve Largest Tax Increase in American History**

*Stick it to Hardworking American Taxpayers*

(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today responded to
House passage of the Democrats\' budget plan that included the largest
tax increase in American history, a \$392.5 billion tax increase.  

The average Florida family will see a \$3,039 tax increase.

\"**Once again, House Democratic leadership is sticking it to
hardworking American taxpayers with the largest tax increase in American
history.  This irresponsible plan will turn back the clock on fiscal
policies that have been hard at work for American families.  These
policies have spurred economic growth, helped shrink the federal
deficit, and yielded historically low unemployment numbers. **

**\"Central Florida families balance their household budgets by first
cutting out frivolous spending.  America\'s budget should be managed the
same way.  We must eliminate egregious spending rather than stick the
largest tax increase in American history to hardworking families.**

**\"I urge my colleagues to join me in fighting to reign in reckless
spending and address the 800 pound gorilla in the room \-- runaway
entitlement programs that will haunt our children and grandchildren,\"**
said Feeney.

\###
**DA 03-1056**

**Released: April 1, 2003**

**NOTICE OF STREAMLINED DOMESTIC 214 APPLICATIONS GRANTED**

**WC Docket Nos. 03-40 & 03-49**

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.  Acquisition of Assets of Mpower Communications Corp. in Texas by
    Xspedius Management Co., WC Docket No. 03-40, DA 03-497 (rel. Feb.
    24, 2003).

> **Effective Date of Grant:** 3/27/03

2.  Acquisition of Assets of Gillette Global Network, Inc. by Cypress
    Communications Operating Company, Inc., WC Docket No. 03-49, DA
    03-602 (rel. Feb. 27, 2003).

> **Effective Date of Grant:** 3/30/03

For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson, at (202) 418-1394
or Bill Dever, Competition Policy, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202)
418-1578.

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

[^2]: *Id.; see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (Computation of time).
**DA 07-2117**

**May 21, 2007**

**NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED**

WC Docket No. 07-63

The application listed in this notice has 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 this application 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 the Transfer of Control
of Startec Global Operating Company from Startec Global Communications
Corporation to Platinum Equity, LLC, WC Docket No. 07-63, DA 07-1799
(rel. Apr. 20, 2007).

**Effective Grant Date: May 21, 2007**

For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson-Parker at
202-418-1394, or Alex Johns at 202-418-1167, Competition Policy
Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.

> **-- FCC --**

[^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).
APPENDIX 3

NOTICE OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ACTION

TO: MR. DAVID S. CRISTY ACTION DATE

DEPARTMENT OF HUD

RM. 4142, 451 7TH STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20410

Office of Housing 06/09/86

ON 05/19/86, YOU REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

COLLECTION:

TITLE: PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE

JOINT HUD FORM 2530/USDA - FMHA 1944/37

AGENCY FORM NOS.: HUD-2530 USDA FARMER\'S HOME 1944-37

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT, WE HAVE TAKEN THE

FOLLOWING ACTION ON THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION:

APPROVED FOR USE THROUGH 05/31/89. OMB NO. 2502-0118.

THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CONTROL NUMBER MUST BE DISPLAYED

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 5 CFR 1320. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN

\"REMARKS,\" EXPIRATION DATES MUST ALSO BE DISPLAYED AS REQUIRED BY 5

CFR 1320.

EFFECT ON BURDEN: RESPONSES REPORTING HOURS

PREVIOUS STATUS 9,000 5,400

NEW STATUS 9,000 5,400

DIFFERENCE 0 0

REMARKS:

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APPENDIX 3

NOTICE OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ACTION

OMB NO. 2502-0118

THIS FISCAL YEAR YOU HAVE SUBMITTED 14 REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL WHICH

WERE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR INFORMATION COLLECTION BUDGET.

ABSTRACT:

\'HOUSING PROGRAMS, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION\'

HUD/FMHA WILL USE THIS CERTIFICATE/REPORT TO EVALUATE FEASIBILITY OF

APPLICATIONS FOR MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO PREVIOUS TRACT

EXPERIENCE RECORDS OF APPLICANTS AS OWNERS, MANAGERS, CONSULTANTS

AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS.

ALLOWANCE LETTER: NO FUNCTION: MORTGAGE CREDIT AND THRIFT

INSURANCE

ON PLAN: YES EXCEED BUDGET: NO 3504(H): N/A

NO. OF FORMS: 1 USE: PUBLIC REQUEST: REVISION

RESPONDENTS: 9,000 RESPONSES: 9,000 HOURS: 5,400

AFFECTED PUBLIC: IND/HHLD & BUS/INST

SMALL BUSINESS: YES ACTIVITY TYPE: 953 152

PURPOSE: APPLICATION

FREQUENCY: OCCAS

COLLECTION METHOD: MAIL S/A

RETENTION: COLLECTION AGENT: RQSTNG DPT/AGCY CONFIDENTIALITY:NO

COMPULSORY STATUS: REQD FOR BEN

FEDERAL COST: \$1,500,000 PUBLIC COST: \$54,000

REVIEWER: ROBERT FISHMAN

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ACTION !AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL !TITLE: DEPUTY !DATE

APPROVED BY: !/S/JAMES B. MACRAE !ADMINISTRATOR !06/09/86

!FOR !OFFICE OF INFORMATION !

! !AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS!

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IMPORTANT: BECAUSE THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION HAS BEEN APPROVED,

PLEASE SEND TO THE O.M.B. AS SOON AS AVAILABLE: ONE COPY OF THE

FINAL PRINTED (OR OTHERWISE REPRODUCED) REPORT FORM, OR REPORTING

OR RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT, TRANSMITTAL, LETTER, INSTRUCTIONS, AND

ANY DOCUMENT BEING SENT TO EACH RESPONDENT.

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Women in International Trade &

U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the Chinese Economic Area

*Presents*

Navigating China's Customs and Logistics Environment

U.S. Export Assistance Center, Newport Beach

3300 Irvine Avenue\
Suite 305\
Newport Beach, CA 92660

July 14, 2005

1:00 PM -- 5:00 PM

1:00 -- 1:30 **Attendee Registration**

1:30 -- 1:45 **Welcome Remarks**

> **Representative Women in International Trade**

**Representative, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Newport Beach, CA**

1:45 -- 2:15 **China Market Overview and Managing Risk**

> **Ebonique Padgett** -- Office of China, U.S. Department of Commerce

2:15 -- 3:15 **The State of China's Logistical Framework: Shipping, Air
and**

**Ocean Transportation**

> **Randall Odonnell**, Sr. International and Freight Sales Executive,
> FedEx Services, San Diego, CA

3:15 -- 3:45 **Intellectual Property and Border Enforcement Measures**

> **Rachel Bae,** Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Customs Service, Office of
> Regulations & Rulings, IPR Branch

3:45 -- 4:00 **Break**

# 4:00 -- 4:30 **Understanding China's Customs Regulatory Environment** 

**Ray Brown**, Account Executive, FedEx Trade Networks, San Francisco,
CA

4:30 **Closing Remarks (WIT)**
MESSAGE NO: 3293112 DATE: 10/19/1992

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: PRE

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-412-812

PERIOD COVERED: 10/16/1992

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: REGIONAL DIRECTORS, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, AREA
AND PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, IMPORT SPECIALIST DIVISION

RE: PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION IN THE ANTIDUMPING DUTY, INVESTIGATION OF
NEW STEEL RAIL FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM, (101692 REFERS TO FED REG
PUBLICATION DATE)

1\. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WILL PUBLISH IN THE FEDERAL

REGISTER ON OCTOBER 16, 1992, THE NOTICE OF ITS PRELIMINARY

DETERMINATION THAT NEW STEEL RAIL, EXCEPT LIGHT RAIL, FROM THE

UNITED KINGDOM IS BEING, OR IS LIKELY TO BE, SOLD IN THE UNITED

STATES AT LESS THAN FAIR VALUE.

2\. THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS INVESTIGATION IS NEW STEEL RAIL,

EXCEPT LIGHT RAIL AND GIRDER RAIL, OF OTHER THAN ALLOY STEEL, AND

OVER 30 KILOGRAMS PER METER. NEW STEEL RAIL INCLUDES STANDARD T

RAIL, CRANE RAIL AND CONTACT RAIL (ELECTRICAL RAIL). THIS

MERCHANDISE IS CURRENTLY CLASSIFIABLE UNDER THE FOLLOWING

HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE (HTS) SUBHEADINGS: 7302.10.1010,

7302.10.1015, 7302.10.1035, 7302.10.1045 AND 8548.00.0000.

ALTHOUGH THE HTS SUBHEADINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND

CUSTOMS PURPOSES, OUR WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THESE

PROCEEDINGS IS DISPOSITIVE.

3\. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES, THIS CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED

THE FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION NUMBER: A-412-812.

4\. FOR ALL EXPORTS OF NEW STEEL RAIL, EXCEPT LIGHT RAIL AND

GIRDER RAIL, FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE CUSTOMS SERVICE SHALL

SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF SUCH PRODUCTS THAT ARE ENTERED OR

WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 16, 1992, AND SHALL

REQUIRE A CASH DEPOSIT OR THE POSTING OF A BOND EQUAL TO THE

ESTIMATED PRELIMINARY MARGIN PERCENTAGES LISTED BELOW:

MANUFACTURER/PRODUCER CUSTOMS IDENTIFICATION PRELIM MARGIN

EXPORTER NUMBER PERCENTAGE

BRITISH STEEL PLC A-412-812-001 71.84

ALL OTHERS A-412-812-000 71.84

4\. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CUSTOMS

OFFICERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE IMPORT SPECIALIST DIVISION, OTHER

AGENCY BRANCH, CUSTOMS HEADQUARTERS VIA E-MAIL ATTRIBUTE \"HQ

OAB\". OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD CONTACT ERIK WARGA, OFFICE

OF ANTIDUMPING INVESTIGATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION,

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

AT (202) 482-0922.

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

NANCY MCTIERNAN
**ADDITIONAL CONTRACT CLAUSES**

**INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE**

**(Include as applicable)**

# Updated through FAC 2005-26

This subcontract incorporates the following clauses by reference, with
the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full
text of any of the following clauses may be accessed electronically at:
[http://www.acqnet.gov/far/.]{.underline}

**\*\*\*\*(Include in subcontracts when the work statement requires the
design, development or operation of a system of records on
individuals.)\*\*\*\***

FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APRIL 1984)

**\*\*\*\*(Include in subcontracts when the work statement requires the
design, development or operation of a system of records on
individuals.)\*\*\*\***

FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APRIL 1984)

**\*\*\*\*(The following Alternates I, II, III, and V to the Rights in
Data Clause at 52.227-14 are not specifically required in subcontracts;
however, the prime Contractor has the responsibility to obtain from its
subcontractor all data and rights therein necessary to fulfill its
obligations to the Government under the contract.)\*\*\*\***

**\*\*\*\* (Use when the alternate definition of limited rights data is
appropriate.)\*\*\*\***

Alternate I (DEC 2007), FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data--General (DEC
2007)

**\*\*\*\*(Use when Government will require delivery of limited rights
data rather than allow the Contractor to withhold such data.)\*\*\*\***

Alternate II (DEC 2007), FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data--General (DEC
2007)

**\*\*\*\*(Use when the Government will require delivery of restricted
computer software rather than allow the Contractor to withhold such
software.)\*\*\*\***

Alternate III (DEC 2007), FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data--General (DEC
2007)

**\*\*\*\*(Use in all contracts to give the Contracting Officer or
designee the right to inspect data at the Contractor's
facility.)\*\*\*\***

Alternate V (DEC 2007), FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data--General (DEC
2007)

**\*\*\*\*(Include this clause, except for paragraph (b), in all
subcontracts that exceed \$500,000, unless otherwise exempt.)\*\*\*\***

FAR 52.230-5 Cost Accounting Standards, Educational Institutions (APRIL
1998)

**\*\*\*\*(Include in subcontracts that contain FAR Clause
52.230-5.)\*\*\*\***

FAR 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards (APRIL 2005)

**\*\*\*\*(Include in subcontracts for health care services.)\*\*\*\***

FAR 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (JANUARY
1997)
PUBLIC NOTICE![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
height="0.6604166666666667in"}

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

445 12th STREET, S.W.

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 **DA 04-4047**

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

**MEDIA BUREAU ACTION December 23, 2004**

**SUREWEST TELEVIDEO FILES AN APPLICATION FOR OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM
CERTIFICATION**

Pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §76.1502, SureWest TeleVideo ("SureWest"), filed
an application on December 21, 2004 for certification to operate an Open
Video System serving Rocklin, CA. Comments are due to be filed with the
Office of the Secretary and the Office of the Bureau Chief, Media
Bureau, on or before December 27, 2004. Comments must be filed in
accordance with the requirements set forth in 47 C.F.R. §76.1502(e). The
SureWest application is available *via* the Internet:
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/ovs/csovscer.html.

Media Contact: Rebecca Fisher at (202) 418-2359.

Media Bureau Contact: Sonia Greenaway-Mickle or Steve Garner at (202)
418-7200.

TTY: (202) 418-7172.

\--FCC\--
**[Background Information]{.underline}**

The mission of the Evaluation Branch (EB), DESA, OPASI, OD, NIH is to
improve NIH program efficiency, effectiveness, and goal attainment by
evaluating NIH-wide programs, key initiatives, and strategic objectives;
by tracking outcomes and recommendations; and by maximizing the
effective use of the NIH Evaluation Set-Aside Program.

The EB's areas of responsibility are as follows:

-   Managing and administering the Evaluation Set-Aside Program

-   Responding to requests for evaluations from NIH management

-   Supporting evaluation of the NIH Roadmap initiatives

-   Providing evaluation-related outreach and support

-   Increasing evaluation capacity at the NIH

-   Fulfilling reporting requirements

-   Informing the evaluation community about completed evaluations

**[Purpose and Objective of this Requirement]{.underline}**

The Evaluation Branch is seeking administrative and technical support
for specific functions within multiple areas of responsibility, as
described above.

**[Contract Requirements]{.underline}**

The following is a description of the specific tasks the contractor will
be expected to perform:

-   Carry out various administrative functions in support of the office
    including contract management, budget tracking, materials
    preparation, phone support, data entry, and file maintenance

-   Coordinate and facilitate formal evaluation activities for the NIH
    Roadmap for Medical Research

-   Coordinate EB data system development and improvement

-   Keep the Evaluation Branch website up to date and coordinate site
    improvements

-   Gather and coordinate information for, review, edit, and/or prepare
    text and figures for various informational and policy papers,
    presentations, and reports

-   Participate in review and/or serve as lead reviewer for Evaluation
    Set-Aside applications

-   Prepare logistics and materials, participate, and represent the EB
    in various evaluation-related meetings and workshops, including
    those external to NIH (OMB, HHS, etc).

-   Provide evaluation-related support and assistance to Institutes and
    Centers, OD offices, and Roadmap Implementation Working Groups

-   Participate in development and implementation of evaluation-related
    processes

The EB task leader will provide the contractor with additional
information about the above tasks including specific work assignments,
deadlines, and priorities. Meetings to discuss assignments will occur on
an as-needed basis. The contractor will provide monthly invoices
including an explanation of all charges and will provide copies of any
final documents as requested.

**[Evaluation Factors]{.underline}**

Corporate experience: Experience related to Evaluation Branch
activities.

Proposed staff capabilities: Personnel with relevant qualifications
and/or experience, and ability to perform the work.

Past performance: Success in supporting government offices within the
National Institutes of Health similar to the Evaluation Branch.

Price: Proposed prices that, in conjunction with the factors above,
represent the best value to the Government.
**[University of New Haven -- Master of Science Degree in National
Security and Graduate Certificate in National Security at Sandia
Laboratories]{.underline}**

The University of New Haven is offering a Master of Science Degree in
National Security and a Graduate Certificate in National Security at
Sandia Laboratories in Livermore, California. The Master of Science in
National Security provides students with an understanding of the
fundamentals principles of the legal charter, presidential executive
orders and the framework, which guides the operation of national
security agencies. Within the master's degree, a concentration in
Information Protection and Security will provide a unique approach to
addressing the issue of cyberterrorism and assuring the integrity of
information management systems within our national security agencies.

[Required courses (15 credits)]{.underline}

NSP 601 National Security Programs Architecture and Mission

NSP 602 NSP Personnel Security Programs

NSP 603 National Security Charter, Legal Issues and Executive Orders

NSP 604 Securing National Security Information Systems

NSP 693 National Security Internship I or NSP 690 Research Project I

[Electives (21 credits)]{.underline}

NSP 606 Contemporary Issues in National Security Programs

NSP 610 NSP Cost Modeling and Contract Administration

NSP 611 NSP Situational Evaluation and Failure Analysis Models

NSP 612 Integrated Studies in Safeguards and Countermeasure Designs

NSP 613 NSP Issues in Research and Policy Analysis

NSP 641 National Security World and National Threat Modeling

NSP 642 Integrated Studies of the Intelligence and Counter Intelligence
Communities

NSP 643 Seminar in Sensitive Evaluation Techniques, Safeguards and
Countermeasures

CJ 602 Computers, Tech and National Security Information Management
Systems

NSP 691 Research Project II

NSP 694 Internship II

NSP 695 Independent Study

CJ 625 Information Systems, Threats, Attacks and Defenses On-Line

CJ 626 Firewalls and Secure Enterprise Computing On-Line

CJ 627 Internet and Audit Based Computer Forensics On-Line

CF 628 Computer Viruses and Malicious Code On-Line

CJ 629 Introduction to Practical Issues in Cryptography On-Line

CJ 680 Research Issues in Cyberterrorism On-Line

# Graduate Certificate in National Security 

[Required courses (12 credits)]{.underline}

NSP 601 National Security Programs Architecture and Mission

NSP 602 NSP Personnel Security Programs

NSP 604 Security National Security Information Systems

NSP 612 Integrated Studies in Safeguards and Countermeasure Designs

Applications for admission to courses starting in January 2003 are now
being accepted at the California Campus.

For more information:

> Contact: Dr. Thomas A. Johnson, Dean/Director
>
> National Security and Public Safety
>
> School of Public Safety and Professional Studies
>
> University of New Haven Connecticut and Sandia Campus
>
> Phone: (916) 962-3136/(203) 932-7260
>
> Fax: (916) 962-2921/(203) 932-7080
>
> Email: <tjohnson@newhaven.edu>
>
> Additional Information:
> [www.newhaven.edu/psps/nationalsecurity.html](http://www.newhaven.edu/psps/nationalsecurity.html)
**\[DOE LETTERHEAD\]**

August 15, 2006

The Honorable A. J. Eggenberger

Chairman

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20004

Dear Mr. Chairman:

On October 3, 2005, the Department advised you of the issuance of DOE O
226.1, *Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy*, and
the completion of Commitment 4B in the Department's 2004-1
Implementation Plan. In the process of developing this Order, the
Department evaluated impacts on other nuclear safety directives and
identified four directives that needed to be revised or developed. One
of these directives was DOE O 414.1C, *Quality Assurance*.

Recently the Department completed a review of the 2004-1 implementation
plan actions and decided to modify DOE O 226.1. The planned revision to
DOE 414.1C should reflect the modified DOE O 226.1. The next scheduled
review cycle for DOE O 414.1C is scheduled for June 2007. We will
include changes needed to accurately reflect and implement the DOE O
226.1 revision in the next scheduled revision of DOE O 414.1C.

Should you have further questions, please contact me at (202) 586-4693
or have your staff contact Ms. Patrice Bubar at 301-903-8008.

Sincerely,

***C. Russell H. Shearer***

***Acting Assistant Secretary for***

***Environment, Safety and Health***

cc:

Mark B. Whitaker, Jr., DR-1

Michael A. Kilpatrick, SP-1

Patrice M. Bubar, EH-3
**PART 1839**

# ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

**SUBPART 1839.1 GENERAL**

1839.105 Privacy.

1839.107 Contract clause.

1839.107-70 NASA contract clause.

**PART 1839**

**ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**Subpart 1839.1\--General.**

**1839.105 Privacy.**

See 1804.470.

**1839.107 Contract clause.**

**1839.107-70 NASA contract clause.**

(a)(1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause substantially as
stated at
[**1852.239-70**](http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/5228-41.htm#1852.239-70),
Alternate Delivery Points, in solicitations and contracts for
information technology when:

\(i\) an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract will be used
or when the contract will include options for additional quantities; and

\(ii\) delivery is F.O.B destination to the contracting activity.

\(2\) When delivery is F.O.B. origin and Government bills of lading
(GBL) are used, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its
Alternate I.
![](media/image1.png)Eastern Panhandle

FEDERAL EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION

**of West Virginia**

c/o U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

National Conservation Training Center

698 Conservation Way

# Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Phone (304) 876-7263 FAX (304) 876-7227

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

I wish to apply for, or renew, membership in the Eastern Panhandle
Federal Executives Association of West Virginia.

FULL MEMBERSHIP (Shall be those officials with line authority for
managing an

organization, including those who are deputies and assistants who act
frequently

as line officers)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (Shall be those who serve in key staff positions)

If accepted, I will abide by the constitution and bylaws of the
association and will partici-

pate in the organization meetings, serve on committees and work on
special projects.

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Signature of Applicant Date

MAIL APPLICATION TO: **Angee Reeler, USFWS/NCTC/DIR -- MS 9**

##  698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443

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This space for Membership Committee Action:
# Analyzing Maps and Atlases 

In this workshop, participants will consider the role maps and
statistical materials can play in learning/teaching about immigration.
Participants will analyze documents, share their findings with the whole
group, and discuss classroom application based on the materials they
have explored.

**Workshop Framework**

Introduce workshop (15 minutes)

1.  Subject matter expertise shared: immigration patterns, role of maps
    and statistical materials in learning about a time, place and
    culture; introduce maps and other data to be used in analysis
    activity.

Jigsaw Map/Document analysis activity -- participants divided into two
groups (25 minutes)

1.  Each group has one common item (Minard map), as well as a set of
    different documents from the Atlases of (either) 1870, 1880, 1890,
    or 1970.

2.  Using guiding questions, participants analyze the assigned materials
    and record their observations, hypothesis and conclusions.

3.  Teacher/facilitator circulates and answers questions, provides
    observations and prompts as needed.

Jigsaw sharing (10 minutes)

1.  Each group will share their documents and observations findings.

2.  "Audience group" will question and comment.

3.  Teacher/facilitator will also comment/prompt, as appropriate.

Classroom Application (10 minutes)

1.  Teacher/facilitator shares additional information and web sites, as
    appropriate.

2.  Teacher/facilitator engages participants in discussion about
    application of these activities/ideas in their schools, with their
    students.

# Resources

Charles Joseph Minard, \"Carte figurative et approximative représentant
pour l\'année 1858 les émigrants du globe\...\"\
<http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3201e.ct000242>\
\
Statistical atlas of the United States, 1870\
<http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3701gm.gct00008>\
\
Scribner\'s statistical atlas of the United States, 1880
<http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3701gm.gct00009>\
\
Statistical atlas of the United States, 1890\
<http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3701gm.gct00010>\
\
The national atlas of the United States of America, 1970\
<http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3701gm.gct00013>
June 22, 2000

DA 00-1391

**OET Extends Effective Date of Antenna Connector Requirement**

On May 22, 2000 OET issued a Public Notice, DA 00-1087, clarifying 47
CFR15.203. This rule requires transmitters authorized under Part 15 to
be designed in such a way as to ensure that no antenna other than that
furnished by the responsible party be used with the device. Typically, a
manufacturer will either design a unique connector or modify a commonly
available connector to satisfy this requirement. Under the Public
Notice, we noted that several antenna connectors, that were once
considered unique, have since become common place and would no longer be
allowed under this rule section.

However, several manufacturers have maintained that this interpretation
caught them by surprise and would cause financial hardship to redesign
and retool production in light of this unanticipated requirement. We
conclude that additional time may be necessary to allow manufacturers to
prepare for this change. Therefore, we are extending the effective date
of Public Notice, DA 00-1087, until October 1, 2000.

For further information concerning this Public Notice contact Joe
Dichoso at the FCC Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, Md.
21046, (301) 362-3024, or e-mail: jdichoso@fcc.gov.
**Animal Incident Report**

**to the U.S. Department of Transportation**

**Pursuant to 14 CFR § 234.13**

**Reporting Period: December 1 -31, 2007**

**REDACTED**

**January 15, 2008**

**TOTAL ANIMALS SHPPED DURING REPORTING PERIOD: 10,263**

**TOTAL REPORTABLE INCIDENTS DURING PERIOD: 1**

**% OF REPORTABLE INCIDENTS TO ANIMALS HANDLED: 0.01%**

**[INCIDENT #1:]{.underline}**

CO Flight #1783 Phoenix to Houston Dog -- Corgi Mix / 5 years old

December 5, 2007 Female / Name: "Daisy"

**[Owner/Guardian]{.underline}**

**REDACTED**

**[Narrative Description:]{.underline}**

**[Description of the Incident:]{.underline}**

The animal was tendered in Phoenix and upon aircraft arrival in Houston,
the animal had escaped from her crate and jumped from the aircraft when
the agents opened the door. Continental agents gave chase and were able
to safely capture the animal after a few minutes of running and after it
bit 1 Continental employee. The dog's paw pads were scratched from
running on the concrete. The animal was treated at a local vet at
Continental's expense and released to its owner.

**[Description of the Cause of the Incident:]{.underline}**

The crate couldn't secure the dog that wanted out despite Continental
representatives in Phoenix adding zip ties to the crate's door.

**[Description of any corrective action taken:]{.underline}**

Continental reminded Phoenix agents to take additional care when adding
zip ties to a crate that houses an aggressive dog that does not appear
acclimated to its crate, to help prevent future escapes.
beth.carroll@syngenta.com

12/07/2005 11:35 AM To

Group Ow-Docket@EPA

cc

Margaret Reidy/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Amal Mahfouz/DC/USEPA/US@EPA

bcc

Subject

Attention Docket ID Nos. OW-2005-0008 (Atrazine)

Attached please find a reference that was cited by Syngenta in comments
on

the \"Request for Data and Information to Develop Ambient Water Quality
Criteria for Protection of Human Health for Atrazine\"

This document was written in German. Syngenta has had the reference

translated into English for use by EPA\'s Office of Water in developing
the Ambient Water Quality Criteria for atrazine.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely

Beth Carroll

N. Beth Carroll, Ph.D.

Sr. Stewardship Manager

Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.

P. O. Box 18300

Greensboro, NC 27419-8300

Phone: (336) 632-7178

Mobile: (336) 549-4353

Fax: (336) 632-7065

email: beth.carroll@syngenta.com
***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:** January 15, 2008 **Contact:** Michael Lampton

**Release Number:** 08-188, NY 10933 **Phone:** 404-331-0333

**SBA DISASTER LOAN DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15**

***SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS STILL HAVE TIME TO APPLY***

**ATLANTA -**The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding
businesses that **February 15** is the filing deadline for federal
economic injury disaster loans that are available to small businesses
located in Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Otsego, Saratoga, Schenectady
and Schoharie counties in New York as a result of damages and losses to
crops caused by excessive snow and blizzard February 1, 2007 and
continuing.

The Small Business Administration's disaster declaration was issued as a
result of a similar action taken by the Secretary of Agriculture to help
farmers recover from this disaster. Under this declaration, SBA's
Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to farm-related and
non-farm 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.

Eligible small businesses may qualify for loans up to \$1.5 million.
These loans are available at a 4 percent interest rate with loan terms
up to 30 years. The 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 the 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. EST. Business 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 the SBA no later than
[FEBRUARY 15, 2008]{.underline}.**

*\# \# \#*

*For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Programs, visit our
website at [www.sba.gov](http://www.sba.gov/).*
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-   Grass clippings and fallen leaves contain phosphorus, which is the
    nutrient that causes algae blooms in lakes and turns them green.

-   One bushel of grass clippings can contain 0.1 lbs of phosphorus
    which is enough phosphorus to produce 30 to 50 pounds of algae
    growth in a nearby lake, river, or waterbody.

-   When mowing, direct grass clippings away from the street, driveway,
    sidewalk, or other paved areas. These paved surfaces can transport
    grass clippings, leaves, and dirt into the storm sewer which goes
    directly to nearby lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands.

-   Sweep up the grass clippings off hard surfaces and return them to
    the lawn or compost the clippings.

-   By returning clippings to the lawn you can save on fertilizer -- one
    year worth of clippings equals one application of fertilizer.

-   A new Minnesota state law restricts the use of lawn fertilizers that
    contain phosphorus. When buying fertilizer for your lawn look at the
    string of numbers and make sure that the middle number is zero.

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**Looking for a group activity to help the environment and water
quality?**

-   Storm Drain Stenciling Kits are available from the Chisago County
    Environmental Services Office or the Chisago Soil and Water
    Conservation District. This is a great way for community members and
    groups to participate in an earth friendly activity. Groups could
    include (but are not limited to): scout troops, church groups, lake
    associations, 4-H, and homeowners associations.

-   A storm drain stencil is designed to educate people that nothing
    should be dumped in the storm drains on streets. Everything needed
    for stenciling will be provided.

-   **Do not dump**: paint, motor oil, antifreeze, pet waste, lawn
    clippings, detergent, cigarette butts, litter, or any other products
    into the storm sewer.

-   Water entering the storm sewer does not get treated, it does not go
    to the local wastewater treatment facility, water goes directly to
    nearby lakes, wetlands, streams, or rivers. This is the same water
    you use for fishing, boating, or swimming.

-   The painted stencil will remind people of the importance of water
    quality in their neighborhood. It's a good thing to have a continual
    reminder that dumping household items or litter in the storm drains
    is hazardous to our water supply.

-   ![](media/image2.png){width="2.7137795275590553in"
    height="0.9279527559055119in"}Please contact Casey Ambers at the
    Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District, at 651/674-2333, or
    Jerry Spetzman at the Chisago County Environmental Services Office,
    at 651/213-8383 for more information, to learn more, or to borrow a
    kit today!