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# NY K81804

December 10, 2003

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 K81804

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0065

Patty Kittel

Target Customs Brokers Inc.

1000 Nicollet Mall

Minneaplis, MN 55403

RE: The tariff classification of a tank top for girls' wear from
Nicaragua

Dear Ms. Kittel:

In your letter dated December 2, 2003, written on behalf of Target
Stores, you requested a classification ruling.

Submitted style 100861, manufactured from jersey fabric of 100% cotton,
is a straightly-styled, sleeveless pullover, the neckline of which is
squared at the front and at the back, each of the shoulder straps of
which measures less than two inches wide.

As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned.

The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6109.10.0065,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for ...tank tops...knitted...of cotton, ...girls', other, tank tops,
girls'. The duty rate is 17 per cent ad valorem and will be 16.5 per
cent ad valorem in 2004.

The tank top falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of Nicaragua may be
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas]{.underline}, which is
available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated
textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa
and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Kirschner at 646-733-3048.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
Protecting the jobs of Central Indiana workers has been one of
Congressman Carson's top priorities since being elected. Congressman
Carson is working to improve our local economy by creating additional
job opportunities for local Hoosiers. Congressman Carson is also
actively seeking to prevent the relocation of jobs out of the great
Hoosier state.

**HELPING LOCAL ATA WORKERS ** When ATA Airlines abruptly shut down,
Congressman Carson quickly went to work in providing assistance to the
nearly 600 ATA employees in the Indianapolis area who lost their jobs.

Congressman Carson met with ATA workers at his district office and lent
assistance to those seeking to obtain unemployment insurance and other
vital services. Congressman Carson also played a vital role in helping
to secure over \$3.5 million in federal assistance for local ATA workers
unexpectedly displaced from their jobs.

**ASSISTING BEECH GROVE AMTRAK EMPLOYEES ** When Amtrak announced that
it was attempting to arbitrarily ship 80 jobs from its Beech Grove
facility to sites in Delaware and Illinois, Congressman Carson
immediately stepped in and successfully worked to halt the transfer of
these jobs.

Congressman Carson testified before Members of the U.S. House of
Representatives Transportation Committee on the importance of keeping
these 80 jobs in Central Indiana. Upon the completion of his testimony,
Congressman Carson was successful in getting language inserted into the
Amtrak Reauthorization Bill that mandates Amtrak first issue a report to
Congress on the usefulness of the proposed transfers before authorizing
such an egregious act. Congressman Carson will continue fighting to
ensure that Beech Grove jobs stay in Central Indiana.

**HELPING WORKERS EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO ORGANIZE ** Congressman
Carson has actively advocated on behalf of local hotel workers
attempting to unionize. Congressman Carson has marched side by side with
these hardworking Americans and has also been a vocal supporter of the
Employee Free Choice Act, legislation that enables hardworking Americans
to form and join labor organizations.
**Report No. 2814** **May 31, 2007**

> **[CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU]{.underline}**

### REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER

**[PETITION FOR RULEMAKINGS FILED]{.underline}**

Interested persons may file statements opposing or supporting the
Petition for Rulemakings listed herein within 30 days, or as noted. See
Sections 1.4 and 1.405 of the Commission\'s rules for further
information.

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**RM NO. RULES SEC. PETITIONER DATE RECEIVED NATURE OF PETITION**

11374\* 73.202(b) Clear Channel 05/09/2005 In the Matter of Amendment of

Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. Section 73.202(b), FM Table of

> Allotments; request the substitution

(Filed By: Gregory L. Masters of Channel 247C1 for 248C at Waco, Wiley
Rein & Fielding LLP the reallotment of Channel 247C1

1776 K Street, NW from Waco to Lakeway, Texas, and

Washington, DC 20006) the modification of the license for Station KWTX
accordingly; the substitution of Channel 243C2 for Channel 244C1 at
Georgetown, the reallotment of Channel 243C2 from Georgetown to Lago
Vista, Texas, and the modification of the license of KHFI-FM
accordingly; the substitution of Channel 249A for Channel 297A at
Nolanville, and the modification of the license of Station KLFX

accordingly; the substitution of Channel 245C1 for Channel 247C at San
Antonio, and the modification of the

license for Station KAJA accordingly; and the reallotment of Channel
249C1 from McQueeney to Converse, Texas, and the modification of the
license for Station KLTO-FM accordingly.

\*THE ABOVE PETITION FOR RULEMAKING WILL BE TREATED AS A COUNTERPROPOSAL
IN MB DOCKET NO. 05-112. REPLY COMMENTS TO THE COUNTERPROPOSAL SHOULD BE
SUBMITTED IN THIS DOCKET NO LATER THAN 15 DAYS (RATHER THAN 30 DAYS)
AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PUBLIC NOTICE.

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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

**Publicly Accessible Trail Sections (3/2008)**

## Virginia

# Town of Abingdon Segment -- Abingdon, VA -- .75 Mile

# Stockyard & Wolf Creek Trails -- Abingdon, VA -- 1 Mile

Stewart, Davis, McCoy, Thompson & Eades Trail Segments (all adjoining)
-- Washington County, VA -- 3 Miles

## Tennessee

Choate's Ford Walking Trail -- Bluff City, TN -- 1 Mile

# Elizabethton Linear Park -- Elizabethton, TN -- 2 Miles

# River Trail -- Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, TN -- 1.5 Miles

Roan Mountain Community Park Trail -- Town of Roan Mountain -- .5 Mile

Birchfield Trail -- Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area -- 3.5 Miles

# Yellow Mountain Trail -- Cherokee National Forest -- 1.8 Miles

### North Carolina

Trail #308 & Road #5545 -- Yellow Mtn. Gap, Avery Co. -- 1.5 Miles

Overmountain Victory NHT -- Elkin, NC -- 3.75 Miles

Yadkin River Greenway -- Wilkesboro, NC -- 5.5 Miles

Overmountain Victory NHT -- W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir -- 11 Miles

Glllespie Gap -- Blue Ridge Parkway, NC -- 5 Miles

Trail #308G & Road #1238 -- Pisgah National Forest -- 4.1 Miles

1780 Community -- North Shore of Lake James - 1 Mile

Overmountain Victory NHT -- Lake James State Park -- 1.5 Miles

Catawba River Greenway -- Morganton, NC -- 5 Miles

Overmountain Victory NHT -- Rutherfordton, NC -- 3 Miles

White Oak Development -- Polk Co., NC -- 2.1 Miles

Overmountain Vineyards -- Polk Co., NC -- 1 Mile

## 

## South Carolina

Green River Road -- Cowpens National Battlefield, SC -- 1.5 Miles

Overmountain Victory NHT -- Lake Whelchel, SC -- 3 Miles

Battlefield Trail -- Kings Mountain National Military Park, SC -- 2
Miles

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Preservation Note 17

Leaded Glass Repair

Doors and Windows

November-91

Glazing-08800

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The following firms repair and replicate leaded glass for historic
windows, doors, and transoms where the original cames or glass is
deteriorated or damaged:

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

Kensington Glass Arts, Inc.

4213 Howard Avenue

Kensington, MD 20895

301-897-0057

The Kardell Studio

904 Westminster Street

Washington, DC 20001

202-462-4433

Artesian Glass Works

5700 Bellona Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21212

410-435-0300

Shenandoah Studios

710 West Strasburg Road

P.O. Box 1468

Front Royal, VA 22630

1-800-368-3079 or 703-636-2937

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To locate original drawings of missing elements, check the building\'s
Historic Structure Report or the microfiche building files of GSA\'s
Technical Resources Library, Regional Office Building, 7th and D
Streets, SW (phone (202) 708-6278 for appointment).
**Subcommittee on Water and Power**

Committee on Natural Resources

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, D.C.

**AGENDA**

Oversight Hearing on

*"Hydropower: Providing 75% of America\'s Current Renewable Energy.
Exploring its role as a continued source of Clean, Renewable Energy for
the Future"*

Thursday, June 12, 2008, 2 p.m.

Room 1324, Longworth House Office Building

Washington, D.C.

**WITNESSES**

**[Panel 1]{.underline}**

*The Honorable Bob Morton,* Senator, State of Washington, Kettle Falls,
WA

*Bob Johnson,* Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, Washington, DC

*Dr. Howard Gruenspecht*, Deputy Administrator, Energy Information
Administration,

Washington, DC

*Melinda Eden,* Oregon Council Member, NW Power and Conservation
Council,

Milton-Freewater, OR

*The Honorable Glenn English*, Chief Executive Officer, National Rural
Electric

Cooperative Association, Arlington, VA

**[Panel 2]{.underline}**

*Scott Corwin,* Executive Director*,* Public Power Council, Portland, OR

*Richard Roos-Collins*, Director of Legal Services, Natural Heritage
Institute, San

Francisco, CA. Mr. Roos-Collins also serves as Chairman of the Governing

> Board for the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, and General Counsel for
> the Hydropower Reform Coalition.

*Bruce Howard,* Director for Environmental Affairs, Avista Utilities,
Spokane, WA

*Tim Culbertson*, General Manager, Grant County Public Utility District,
Ephrata, WA
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# Company Name: Jet Propulsion Labs

Phone: 818-354-0084

E-Mail: <mehran@jpl.nasa.gov>

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**American Diplomat Lauds Pakistan's 'Political Commitment' to Combat
AIDS**

***Islamabad, December 3, 2007***\-- The Mission Director of the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ms. Anne Aarnes,
lauded the "invaluable political commitment" of the Government of
Pakistan to combat AIDS and underlined the need for "immediate and
vigorous action" to contain its spread.

"HIV/AIDS is an issue that cuts across religion, ethnicity, and social
class," Director Aarnes said on Saturday while speaking at a
commemoration ceremony held at the National Arts Council here to
commemorate the World AIDS Day. "Pakistan, though fortunate to have a
low HIV prevalence, still faces the threat of the disease spreading to
the broader population."

The event was jointly hosted by the USAID-funded Pakistan HIV/AIDS
Prevention and Care Project (PHAPCP) and the National AIDS Control
Program of the Government of Pakistan.

"The U.S. government has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority,
not only for humanitarian reasons, but because the disease threatens the
prosperity, stability, and development of nations around the world,"
USAID's Aarnes said. "Since 1986, the United States has provided
billions of dollars in support of prevention, care and treatment
programs \-- more than any other public or private organization."

AIDS is among the leading causes of death globally. According to a
recent UN estimate, 3,000 Pakistanis have died of AIDS. As many as
85,000 Pakistanis may be HIV-positive, although only two percent of the
country's HIV-positive population is receiving treatment.

The highlight of the event was a mime performance titled "Ribbons in
Red." Performed by members of high-risk communities, the drama educated
the audience about the daily reality of living with HIV/AIDS, raised
awareness and promoted positive discussion about the disease.

The Federal Minister for Health, Ejaz Rahim; the Director General
Health, Ministry of Health, Major General (retd) Dr Shahida Malik;
Manager National AIDS Control Program, Dr Asma Bokhari; and Director,
PHAPCP, Research Triangle Institute (RTI), Dr Naseer Nizamani, were also
present on the occasion.

USAID's three-year, \$2.7 million HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project
has reached more than 40,000 high risk individuals \-- promoting
awareness and healthy behaviors to prevent the infection. The project is
also providing home-based care for 200 HIV positive individuals, along
with their 600 family members. The program is helping to meet the
physical, medical, and psychological needs of the people living with
HIV/AIDS in Pakistan.

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*(For more press releases, please visit our website:
http://islamabad.usembassy.gov)*
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October 5, 2008

Thomas M. Dowd, Administrator

Office of Policy Development and Research

U.S. Department of Labor

200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N--5641

Washington, D.C. 20210

SUBJECT: RIN 1205--AB48 -- Proposed SCSEP Regulations

Dear Mr. Dowd,

As a SCSEP program director, I'm concerned that if these proposed
regulations, (NPRM) of August 14, 2008 are approved, they will have a
harmful impact on serving our most vulnerable older persons with
barriers to employment and our communities.

**The proposed regulations do not conform with the 2006 Older Americans
Act (OAA).**

1.  I disagree with the interpretation that the OAA of 2006 elevated
    placement into unsubsidized jobs above all other purposes for SCSEP.
    Section 516 ("Sense of Congress") of the 2006 OAA establishes
    community service as SCSEP's primary purpose, followed by job
    placement. This section of the 2006 OAA describes community service
    employment not only as a job training activity but also as a way to
    strengthen "self-sufficiency" not limited specifically to economic
    self-sufficiency, but including their emotional and social
    well-being as well.

2.  Proposed regulation 641.570\--Limiting SCSEP participation to a
    maximum of 60 months for all participants. If approved, this would
    have a negative impact on SCSEP participants and their barriers to
    employment. It disregards the conditions of our economy and job
    market. It impacts the ability to assist the hardest-to-serve
    individuals.

3.  Proposed regulation 641.577, which limits participants to 1300 hours
    of community service employment disregards the characteristics of a
    specific participant, the particular needs of a community (such as
    responding to a natural disaster), and the conditions of that
    participant's labor market.  I ask you to consider dropping the 1300
    hour limitation in this proposed regulation.

4.  GAO-03-350 and GAO-08-548 -- Proposed regulations fail to address
    the main reasons for the small numbers of low-income older adults
    served by WIA. Please consider DOL postponing new and revised SCSEP
    regulations related to WIA coordination, pending the reauthorization
    of WIA as mentioned in the NPRM.

5.  Proposed regulations 641.315 and 641.335 (regarding the State SCSEP
    Plan) and 641.640 (regarding pilot, demonstration, and evaluation
    projects) are inadequate as written. Please consider developing
    additional regulations that will enforce and reflect section 503(b)
    of the 2006 OAA, requiring coordination of SCSEP with other programs
    under the OAA.

In conclusion, I ask you to consider extending the public comment period
by a minimum of three months in order to notify, inform and seek input
from local organizations within the community that support SCSEP.

Sincerely yours,

**Cindi Crutchfield**

Cindi Crutchfield

Chattanooga, TN

1000 Newby Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423/755-6123 (o), 423/755-6125
(f)
[Program Statute]{.underline}

SEC. 116. \<\<NOTE: 20 USC 2326.\>\> NATIVE HAWAIIAN PROGRAMS.

\`\`(a) Definitions.\--In this section:

\`\`(1) Alaska native.\--The term \`Alaska Native\' means a

Native as such term is defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native

Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602).

\`\`(2) Bureau-funded school.\--The term \`Bureau-funded school\'

has the meaning given the term in section 1141 of the Education

Amendments of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 2021).

\`\`(3) Indian, Indian tribe, and tribal organization.\--The

terms \`Indian\', \`Indian tribe\', and \`tribal organization\' have

the meanings given the terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-

Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).

\`\`(4) Native Hawaiian.\--The term \`Native Hawaiian\' means any

individual any of whose ancestors were natives, prior to 1778,

of the area which now comprises the State of Hawaii.

> \`\`(5) Native Hawaiian organization.\--The term \`Native Hawaiian
> organization\' has the meaning given the term in section 7207 of the
> Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517).
*Dave Morgan*

*Akamai Energy*

*San Diego, California*

Dave Morgan earned his engineering degree at the United States Merchant
Marine Academy and his MBA at Colorado State University.

Mr. Morgan is an independent consultant. He provides technical and
operational advice to owners of industrial and power generation
facilities. He has worked as a hands-on engineer and a manager in the
marine and power generation industries. Mr. Morgan ran the production
department at an electric utility where he was responsible for steam,
diesel, and combined cycle combustion turbine facilities. He also served
as the utility's vice president and general manager.

Mr. Morgan has a Wyoming Professional Engineer license in Mechanical
Engineering.
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"Gateway to the Gulf" - Business Conference, Kuwait

**The American Kuwaiti Alliance (AKA**) is proud to host an informative
business conference, *Kuwait: Gateway to the Gulf- Business and
Investment Opportunities* to be held in Kuwait City, Kuwait on October
31, 2006. This flagship event will bring together senior public and
private sector decision makers and government officials from both the US
and Kuwait in an effort to develop strategic partnerships and foster an
integral understanding of the new business climate in Kuwait.

A number of distinguished speakers are scheduled to participate
including: Sheikh Muhammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Falah Al-Hajeri,
Minister of Commerce and Industry, State of Kuwait; Mr. Peter Dawkins,
Brigadier General (Ret.) U.S. Army,Vice Chairman Citigroup Global Wealth
Management and honorary

Co-Chair of AKA's Board of Trustees; Ms. Holly Vineyard, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Africa, the Middle East and South Asia in the
international Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce and many
others.

The conference will address a wide-range of topics and present a series
of panels on timely subjects including: the future of oil in the global
economy, and the development of American-Kuwaiti business partnerships.

"Recent developments in the Gulf Region have focused great attention on
the U.S.-Kuwaiti relationship and, in the process, have generated
significant opportunities to enhance business and cultural ties between
our two countries, " noted American Kuwaiti Alliance\'s Executive Vice
chair and former US Ambassador to Kuwait Edward \"Skip\" Gnehm. "The new
Open Skies agreement between the US and Kuwait, along with United
Airlines' establishing nonstop flights between the two countries are
only the beginning of a promising trend toward increased cooperation and
shared business opportunities."

The American Kuwaiti Alliance is working in partnership with United
Airlines, and in cooperation the U.S. Department of Commerce and the
U.S. Embassy in Kuwait to bring together an integrated and value-packed
series of events. There is no conference fee for the program. For
further information please contact Jim Leblanc at
jleblanc@american-kuwaitialliance.org
**Andy Sessler\'s 75th Birthday Celebration**

LBNL, March 15, 2003

Dinner at the LBNL Cafeteria, 7 PM

[Dinner Buffet Menu]{.underline}

Plated starter:

\* Baby mixed green leaves tossed with a pomegranate molasses dressing
garnished with sun-dried cranberries and Humboldt Fog goat cheese

Buffet: choice of

\* Pecorino-crusted chicken served with a sun-dried tomato and olive
sauce

\* Sesame-crusted soy salmon served with salsa verde

Accompaniments: choice of

\* Roasted butternut squash and beets tossed with goat cheese

\* Gratin potatoes with shaved fennel

\* Wild rice with sun-dried cranberries, apricots and cilantro

Dessert:

\* Individual orange-vanilla crème brûlée

\* Wine selections:

Walnut Crest: merlot, cabernet, chardonnay

Taft Street: sauvignon blanc

Dinner provided by Stir Catering & Events Management

<http://www.stircatering.com/>
Oral Presentation 6B-02

> **Directed Molecular Evolution as a Tool to Manipulate Plant
> Metabolism for Biomass Conversion**

[Michael Lassner]{.underline}\*

Verdia Inc.

515 Galveston Drive

Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: 540-298-5451; Fax: 650-298-5312

> Directed molecular evolution is an *in vitro* process that mimics
> plant and animal breeding. It utilizes recursive mutagenesis,
> recombination, and selection of DNA sequences to engineer proteins
> with specific characteristics. Typical goals of such projects include
> evolution of enzymes with improved kinetic properties, evolution of
> enzymes with altered substrate specificities, evolution of enzymes
> designed to operate in specific environments, and evolution of enzymes
> to produce novel products. At Verdia, we have exploited directed
> molecular evolution to alter plant phenotypes for the benefit of
> agriculture.
>
> By developing transgenes with increased efficacy, we are endeavoring
> to improve the economics of using plants to provide feedstocks for
> fuels and chemicals. Transgenic approaches can impact the production
> of industrial compounds in plants at two different levels:

-   Productivity/production costs -- The use of directed molecular
    evolution may increase productivity and/or reduce costs on existing
    processes. This translates into decreased cost of goods and
    increases the practicality of using plant-based feedstocks.

-   Creation of novel products/properties -- The use of directed
    molecular evolution could result in the creation of novel products
    or novel properties in existing products. This translates into the
    creation of new opportunities for plant-derived materials.

> We will present examples of projects demonstrating both of these
> approaches to improving the production of industrial materials from
> plants.
Abstract --

Dr. R. Lee Cheatham, Executive Director, Washington Technology Center

***Washington State's Approach to Technology-Based Economic
Development***

*(abbreviated) **WA's Approach to TBED***

Washington's bottoms-up, organic approach to TBED is to "start with the
companies". We intend to address a broader spectrum of the economy
across the full value-chain: existing industries as well as
entrepreneurial start-ups; diverse finance, not only the venture capital
and IPO model; and applied solutions in Washington State's major
industries. Fundamentally, it holds that TBED is an endeavor as much
social as science. The strong economies of the world are known for
energized human networks creating practical solutions to end-users'
problems, often at some remove from hubs of patent registrations.

The recently launched Washington Nanotechnology Initiative \[WNI\] is an
example of this approach. WNI seeks to foster nano-preparedness across
all of Washington's core sectors from agriculture and manufacturing to
biomedical and advanced-energy with a work plan running the gamut from
research expansion and recruiting talent to cultivating commercial
infrastructure and training labor.
[Date:]{.underline}

[From:]{.underline} \[PI\]

[To:]{.underline} \[IRB Chair\]

[Subject:]{.underline} Deviation from Protocol \[#\], \[title\].

A deviation is any change, divergence, or departure from the study
design or procedures of a research protocol that is under the
investigator's control and that has not been approved by the IRB.

**[Describe deviation:]{.underline}** (Attach audit report if
available.)

**[Seriousness of deviation: (Check one)]{.underline}**

\_\_\_\_ This report is a [minor protocol deviation.]{.underline} (A
deviation from the IRB approved protocol that DOES NOT have a major
impact on the subject\'s rights, safety or well-being, or the
completeness, accuracy and reliability of the study data.)

\_\_\_\_ This report is a [protocol violation]{.underline}. (A deviation
from the IRB approved protocol that may affect the subject\'s rights,
safety, or well being and/or the completeness, accuracy and reliability
of the study data.)

> A. This [protocol violation]{.underline} resulted in:
>
> \_\_\_ actual harm to the research subject (if checked, submit NIH
> adverse event report);
>
> \_\_\_ potential harm or significant or substantive risk of harm to
> the research subject;
>
> \_\_\_ a compromise to the scientific integrity of the data collected
> for the study;
>
> \_\_\_ a willful or knowing breech of human subject protection
> regulations, policies, or
>
> procedures on the part of the investigator(s);
>
> \_\_\_ a serious or continuing noncompliance with federal, state,
> local or institutional
>
> human subject protection regulations, policies, or procedures;
>
> \_\_\_ inconsistency with the NIH Human Research Protection Program's
>
> research, medical, and ethical principles.

B. Have there been similar occurrences? \[ \] Yes \[ \] No

If yes, please describe.

C. Describe corrective action to prevent reoccurrence:

D. Is a protocol or informed consent document modification needed? \[
\]Yes \[ \] No

If yes, describe modifications below. Submit the appropriate amendment.

In addition to the IRB, this deviation is being reported to:

-   Institute Clinical Director

-   Clinical Center QA Report

-   Office of Biotechnology Activities /Institutional Biosafety
    Committee (when appropriate)

-   Data and Safety Monitoring Board

-   Radiation Safety Committee

-   FDA (Investigator held IND)

-   IND/IDE sponsor:
    \[name\]\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   Other: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   None of the above applicable

Principal Investigator's
Signature:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Administrative Review**

\_\_\_ Report at time of continuing review. \_\_\_ Referred to full
Board review on \[date\].

[Comments]{.underline}

Reviewer's Signature:
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> August 22, 2007
>
> **VA Secretary Praises Tampa Pain Center**
>
> ***Nicholson: Local Facility Model for VA and Rest of Nation***
>
> WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson today
> praised the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) acclaimed Chronic
> Pain Rehabilitation Program at the James A. Haley Veterans\' Hospital
> as a shining example of VA\'s world-class health care.
>
> \"The program at the Tampa VA Medical Center is the largest and most
> comprehensive pain center in the VA system," Nicholson said. "We're
> meeting the challenges of treating wounded servicemembers returning
> from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, while providing top-notch care to
> older veterans with chronic medical problems."
>
> Nicholson noted the Tampa pain program was one of six facilities --
> and the only VA facility \-- earlier this year to receive the American
> Pain Society\'s first "Clinical Centers of Excellence in Pain
> Management Awards," honoring the nation's outstanding pain care
> centers.
>
> The Society recognized programs that help pain patients enhance
> overall functionality and quality of life through integrated care
> across medical disciplines. Patients in the VA pain program have, on
> average, a 50 percent reduction in pain during treatment. More than
> half of polytrauma patients leave the facility free of prescribed pain
> medications, while others have substantially reduced dosages.
>
> The Tampa VA Medical Center hosts one of VA\'s major polytrauma
> centers that receive the most severely wounded veterans of combat in
> Iraq and Afghanistan. Pain management for these patients is
> particularly challenging because many have cognitive impairment and
> multiple complex injuries. Patients often arrive on high doses of
> narcotics, which can interfere with their rehabilitation.
>
> In its recognizing the Tampa center, the American Pain Society
> highlighted programs that reach beyond drugs to other approaches such
> as cognitive behavioral and physical therapy to treat the whole
> person, not just the pain. According to the Society, the Tampa
> facility had demonstrated that integrated, multidisciplinary pain care
> yields the best medical, psychological and social outcomes.
>
> **Pain Management 2/2/2/2**
>
> The Tampa pain center\'s core team includes doctors and nurses from a
> variety of disciplines, pain psychologists, a registered dietician,
> rehabilitation therapists and a social worker, with occasional
> assistance from a chiropractor, acupuncturist and pharmacist.
>
> During 17 years, Tampa\'s Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program has
> developed national models for managing chronic pain. The facility has
> devised a pain assessment questionnaire that is used by more than 800
> clinicians and researchers in 36 countries.
>
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>
> For the latest news releases and other information, visit VA on the
> Internet at
>
> **<http://www.va.gov/opa>.**
>
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# <http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.cfm>.
**Center for Quality Management**

**in Public Health**

The CQM mission is to catalyze continual innovation and improvement in
VA clinical care via the use of quality management techniques and the
strategic use of clinical information systems. CQM focuses on developing
appropriate tools and support for frontline clinicians to assure patient
safety and high quality, cost-effective care.

Sophia W. Chang, M.D., M.P.H.\
Director\
Ph: 650-849-0273 - Fax: 650-849-0266\
chang.sophia@med.va.gov

Larry Mole, Pharm.D.

Deputy Director

Ph: 650-493-5000 ext. 67737

Fax: 650-849-0266

larry.mole@med.va.gov

Lisa Backus, M.D., Ph.D.

Clinical Manager, Immunology Case Registry

Ph: 650-493-5000 ext. 63000

Fax 650-849-0266

lisa.backus@med.va.gov

Paula Edwards

Program Assistant

Ph: 650-493-5000 ext. 65464

Fax 650-849-0266

<paula.edwards@med.va.gov>

James Halloran, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.S.

National Quality Manager

Ph: 210-617-5300 ext. 4791

Fax 210-949-3686

<james.halloran@med.va.gov>

Joanne McDay

Administrative Officer

Ph: 650-849-0365 - Fax 650-849-0266

<mcday.joanne@med.va.gov>

**Public Health Prevention Program**

This Program is responsible for the planning and coordination of HIV,
hepatitis C, and tobacco use prevention programs and policy for the VA
health care system, serving as a consultant to the field and
headquarters' management.

The goals of this program are to keep VA health care providers informed
on the current state of national policy and clinical practices in the
prevention of HIV, hepatitis C, and tobacco use and to assist them with
the integration of prevention into routine clinical care.

Kim Hamlett-Berry, Ph.D.\
Director\
Ph: 202-273-8929 - Fax: 202-273-6243\
<kim.hamlett-berry@hq.med.va.gov>

**AIDS Information Center**

The Center provides information throughout the VA system through
electronic communications, primarily e-mail (distribution 2,000) and Web
sites. E-mail group members share these electronic resources with other
individuals and e-mail groups in their medical facilities and in their
communities. The Center provides a biweekly AIDS Information Newsletter
and AIDS News Service and maintains the Web sites of the PHSHG.

J. Michael Howe, M.S.L.S.\
Director\
Ph: 202-273-9206 - Fax 202-273-6243\
<j.michael.howe@hq.med..va.gov>

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**Internet: vhaaidsinfo.cio.med.va.gov/**

**Intranet: <http://vhacoweb1.cio.med.va.gov/phshcg/>**

*May 2002*

**Public Health Strategic**

**Health Care**

**Group**

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HIV and Hepatitis C

Program Office,

Center for HIV

Research Resources,

Center for Quality Management in Public Health,

Public Health

Prevention Program,

AIDS Information Center

**Department of**

**Veterans Affairs**

**Veterans Health Administration**

Office of Public Health and

Environmental Hazards (13)

810 Vermont Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20420

\(202\) 273-8567
The corridor floors of Salima District Hospital glisten in the afternoon
sun and fresh air blows through sparkling clean windows---indications of
the hospital's ranking as one of the cleanest in Malawi. Local newspaper
clippings hang on message boards praising the hospital's new standards
of cleanliness. One headline reads, "Salima District Hospital, Clean at
Last!"

Today's accolades are a reminder of the hospital's progress. In the
past, staff recall seeing trash, sugar cane peels, dirt, and grime
throughout the halls and walls of the hospital, once reputed as one of
Malawi's worst.

While the concept of infection prevention is simple, changing attitudes
and awareness is a significant challenge. In a recent speech, Minister
of Health Marjorie Ngaunje referred to hospital-acquired infections as a
major cause of patient morbidity and mortality. She urged all hospitals
to adhere to strict infection prevention measures.

With support from USAID, a new infection prevention initiative has begun
in hospitals across the country. The Ministry of Health, Management
Sciences for Health (MSH), and JHPIEGO, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins
University, are helping selected hospitals throughout Malawi meet the
Ministry's new infection prevention standards.

With MSH, Salima District Hospital assessed its obstacles to infection
prevention and identified many challenges. For example, hospital staff
did not have proper equipment or training to sanitize medical supplies;
important protocols, such as proper waste disposal and equipment
disinfection, were not in place; and patients and their guardians
contributed to unsanitary conditions with behaviors such as littering.

MSH helped the Salima management team work with its staff and nearby
communities to implement new protocols for infection prevention.
Education sessions helped the community understand its role in keeping
the hospital clean; and training programs helped staff incorporate
activities that would support the hospital's goal of becoming an
infection-free facility into their daily routines.

The hard work is paying off. Salima recently received one of the highest
scores for cleanliness and infection prevention in all of Malawi, and
the staff is committed to continuing this progress. Salima District
Health Officer Florence Bwanali recalls that during the first months of
implementation, staff felt unsupported. "Now the staff are willing to
work because I make sure that the team is motivated," she says. "Now all
of us are very happy and this award is going to keep our morale high."
**Puget Sound Technical Recovery Team**

**First meeting: April 14, 2000**

# **Draft Agenda**

9:00 am Introductions and welcoming remarks **(RW, UV, WS?)**

9:30 Overview and discussion of TRT charge, Phase I and Phase II
distinction, specific technical end products, timetable **(RW)**

\--policy considerations

\--coordination with other entities is critical

10:00 Discussion and approval of charter describing TRT
mechanics---structure of TRT, nature of meetings, subcommittees,
communication, etc. **(MR)**

> \--internal and external communication---points of contact
>
> \--everyone contributes---chair of subcommittee

\--data needs, sharing, acquisition

\--PUBLISH!

10:30 **BREAK**

11:00 Overview and discussion of comanager efforts to produce interim
recovery goals **(WDFW & NWIFC)**

12:00 pm **LUNCH**

1:00 Necessary components of delisting goals: overview of VSP and
preliminary results from analyses for identifying populations **(MR)**

1:30 Outline plan for producing technical end products---what is needed,
who will take the lead for each, timetables, schedule next few steps
**(group)**

1\. ID pops

2.  VSP criteria for each pop.

3.  ESU-level: how many and which pops

4.  Habitat-fish linkages

5.  Monitoring requirements---how do we know if recovery has been
    achieved, or progress towards it is not being appreciably hindered?

6.  Local watersheds\--guidance

\--existing documents, analyses for each

\--identify tentative working groups/subcommittees for each

7\. Factors for decline---ID, plan for reversing/limiting effects

4:00 **ADJOURN**

[Background reading for the TRT before the first meeting]{.underline}:

\*recovery planning document

\*TRT work plan

\*TRT draft charter

\*VSP draft paper

\*QAR draft document

\*written description of population identification analyses, preliminary
results
PD E87304

October 28, 1999

CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20 GG

CATEGORY : Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6109.90.8030

Ms. Ronnie Fredson

Import Manager

Stile Associates, Ltd.

153-66 Rockaway Boulevard

Jamaica, NY 11434

RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit tank top to be
manufactured in Hong Kong

Dear Ms. Fredson:

In your letter dated September 21, 1999, which was received by Customs
on September 29, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling on
behalf of I.K.L. International, Inc.

The submitted sample, designated style number 4057, is a women's tank
top manufactured from a 60% ramie, 40% rayon fine rib knit fabric.

This sleeveless garment features a U-neckline, a drop below the neckline
in both the front and back, shoulder straps measuring one and
one-quarter inches at the tops of the shoulders, oversized armholes and
a straight, selvaged bottom.

The applicable subheading for the garment is 6109.90.8030, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for other women's
or girls' T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or
crocheted, of other textile materials. The applicable rate of duty is
16.5%, *ad valorem*.

The garment falls within textile category designation 838. Based on
international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into
parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject
merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of
international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information
available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the
[Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels)]{.underline},
an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.

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

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported.

Sincerely,

John M. Regan

Service Port Director

Port of Cleveland
**AIRPORT FLIGHT, TRANSPORTATION and HOTEL INFORMATION:**

**OPTION 1: Point of Origin to Brookings, South Dakota via Omaha,
Nebraska**

> Several major Airline companies fly into the Eppley Airfield, Omaha,
> Nebraska [http://www.eppleyairfield.com]{.underline}/. From Omaha
> there are flights directly into Brookings (BKX). Mesa Airlines
> services the Brookings Airport between Omaha and Brookings.
> Reservations can be made at: 1-800-637-2247 or online at
> [www.mesa-air.com](http://www.mesa-air.com/). At the production of
> this information round trip fare costs were: \$98 with a 14-day
> advance purchase \-- \$138 less than 14 days purchase (without tax and
> federal fees).
>
> Flight Number Schedule Departure Arrival Days of Operation
>
> 901 Omaha to Brkgs 12:15 P 1:20 P Mon.-Sat.
>
> 903 Omaha to Brkgs 6:00 P 7:05 P Mon.-Fri. & Sun.
>
> 900 Brkgs to Omaha 6:40 A 7:45 A Mon.-Sat.
>
> 902 Brkgs to Omaha 3:40 P 4:45 P Mon.-Fri. & Sun.
>
> Someone from the SDSU Geographic Information Science Center of
> Excellence will provide transportation to/from the Brookings Holiday
> Inn Express and to/from the Brookings Airport. Or if you choose,
> Brookings Taxi Service is 692-TAXI.

**OPTION 2: Point of Origin to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, airport
(FSD)**

> Several major Airline companies fly into the Joe Foss Airport, Sioux
> Falls. From there you can rent a car and drive 50 miles north to
> Brookings, South Dakota or If you would prefer not to rent a car at
> the Sioux Falls Airport, please email your flight itinerary to us --
> <joann.jorgensen@sdstate.edu> -- and a staff member from the SDSU GISc
> Center of Excellence will provide transportation to/from Sioux Falls
> Airport & Brookings. <http://www.sfairport.com/>
>
> Car rental at the Sioux Falls Airport:

  --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------
  [Avis](http://www.avis.com/)                        800-331-1212

  [Enterprise](http://www.enterprise.com/)            800-325-8007

  [Hertz](http://www.hertz.com/)                      800-654-3131

  [National](http://www.nationalcar.com/index.html)   800-328-4567

  ABC Rentals                                         605-331-3644

  Rapp Chevrolet                                      605-336-1515
  --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------

> If you are renting a car \-- From the Sioux Falls Regional Airport
> take Minnesota Avenue north to SD Highway 38A, then west on 38A to
> I-29 North toward Brookings. Use I-29 exit 132. The Holiday Inn
> Express of Brookings is visible to the west from I-29.

**HOTEL INFORMATION:**

> ***A block of rooms have been set aside at the Holiday Inn Express,
> 2030 LeFevre Drive, Brookings, SD 605/692-9060. Ask for reservations
> under the VCF Workshop. The block of rooms are being held ONLY until
> October 5, so make your reservations early!***

**GIScCE CONTACT INFORMATION:**

> Dr. Matthew Hansen, GIScCE Co-Director, 605-688-6848 (office);
>
> 605-690-8803 (mobile)
>
> Jo Ann Jorgensen, GIScCE Sr. Secretary, 605-688-6591 or 6139 (office);

605-691-4164 (mobile)
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Release No. 0364.03

Julie Quick (202) 720-4623

VENEMAN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ENCOURAGE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES,
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2003 -- Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today
signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
(NRECA) to identify and advance cost-effective, voluntary opportunities
for rural electric cooperatives to partner with farmers and ranchers to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

"The Bush Administration is committed to finding creative ways to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions." Veneman said. "America's farmers and ranchers
can play a unique role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the
opportunity to generate and market solar, wind and biomass power. These
power sources can provide win-win partnerships for rural utilities."

The agreement is part of USDA's efforts to implement President Bush's
strategy to reduce America's greenhouse gas intensity -- the ratio of
emissions to economic output - 18 percent by 2012.

Secretary Veneman and NRECA Chief Executive Officer Glenn English signed
the MOU, which emphasizes the potential for taking actions in the
communities served by rural cooperatives. It identifies areas for
public-private cooperation in research, standards development, and
education and it will, by removing technical and market barriers, help
increase the use of renewable resources to generate electricity.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development supports the
financing of renewable energy systems, and the Bush Administration made
\$200 million available in loans for this purpose in FY2003. This
agreement extends that venture to include USDA research to develop
promising new, emission-efficient and renewable energy technologies.
Together with NRECA, USDA will jointly pursue education and outreach
efforts, including workshops and programs to ensure that farmers and
industry understand the latest research.

NRECA will assist member utilities in increasing the use of renewable
energy including biomass gasification power plants, waste-to-energy
systems, and wind and solar power. NRECA will continue research and
development of new technologies and will also explore innovative
approaches for integrating renewable electricity to the grid.

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