BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
Notification to Contractors

Request for Permanent Variance: Occupational Medicine Provisions of 10
CFR 851

> Sandia Corporation (Sandia) is seeking a permanent variance from the
> Occupational Medicine requirements for its subcontractors performing
> work at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) contained in 10 CFR Part
> 851 "Worker Safety and Health Program", Appendix A, Section 8,
> Occupational Medicine. This appendix establishes the mandatory
> requirements for implementing the applicable functional area required
> by 10 CFR 851.24.
>
> A variance is an exception to compliance with some part of a safety
> and health standard granted by the Department of Energy (DOE) to a
> contractor. A variance is granted when contractors can prove that
> their methods, conditions, practices, operations, or processes provide
> workplaces that are as safe and healthful as those that follow the
> workplace safety and health standards required by 10 CFR 851. When
> applying for a permanent variance, contractors must let workers know
> they have filed the application and that the workers have the right to
> request a conference with the DOE Chief Health, Safety and Security
> Officer.
>
> The scope and applicability of 10 CFR 851 requires the prime
> contractor to provide or flow down the requirements for comprehensive
> occupational medical services to its subcontractors. The specific
> requirements within Appendix A.8 from which Sandia seeks relief are
> the flow down to contractors at all tiers of 10 CFR Part 851 Appendix
> A.8(a) and A.8(d) through A.8(k) inclusive.
>
> Appendix A, Section 8, Occupational Medicine, contains requirements
> for establishing and providing comprehensive occupational medicine
> services to workers employed at a covered work place under the
> following criteria:
>
> \(1\) Work on a DOE site for more than 30 days in a 12-month period;
> or
>
> \(2\) Are enrolled for any length of time in a medical or exposure
> monitoring program required by this rule and/or any other applicable
> Federal, State or local regulation or other obligation.
>
> Information on the 10 CFR 851 Final Rule, Frequently Asked Questions,
> and the variance process, may be located at the DOE Office of Health,
> Safety and Security website:
>
> [Reference:]{.underline}
> <http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/WSHP/rule851/851final.html>. A
> copy of the variance is attached to this correspondence. Additional
> information may also be provided by contacting Scott W. Stafford,
> Department 3333, at 844-9214.

(Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a
Lockheed Martin Company, for the United States Department of Energy's
National Nuclear Security Administration under Contract
DE-AC04-94AL85000.)
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Karen Eggert (301) 734-7280

Angela Harless (202) 720-4623

**USDA LIFTS FMD TRADE RESTRICTIONS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND**

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2007\--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that effective today it is
lifting trade restrictions imposed on Northern Ireland after foot-and
mouth disease (FMD) was detected in Surrey, England, Aug. 3.

Since that time, Northern Ireland has provided information to APHIS
documenting that officials took immediate steps to close their borders
and prevent the introduction of FMD. Based on this information, APHIS is
confident that Northern Ireland is FMD-free and that trade can safely
resume. Trade restrictions remain in place for the rest of the United
Kingdom. The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border
Protection, which has responsibility for safeguarding U.S. ports of
entry, has been notified of the policy change.

After confirming FMD in Surrey, APHIS immediately prohibited all imports
of susceptible animals and most related animal products from the United
Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This action was taken to safeguard U.S. agriculture until APHIS received
official reports and updates from the United Kingdom, including Northern
Ireland, regarding its FMD status.

On Aug. 3, 2007, Northern Ireland similarly placed immediate
restrictions on all imports of FMD-susceptible livestock and their
products from Great Britain. In addition, agricultural officials in
Northern Ireland traced all FMD-susceptible livestock imported from
Great Britain in the days leading up to the outbreak. These animals were
identified, placed under movement restrictions, and inspected. No
clinical signs suggestive of FMD were detected in any animals, and none
of the animals were imported from the county where the outbreak
occurred.

FMD is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle, swine and other
cloven-hooved animals. FMD is not transmissible from animals to humans,
but it does have serious implications for animal agriculture in any
country where the disease is detected. USDA has a strong system in place
for detecting and responding to outbreaks of foreign animal diseases,
including FMD and also places trade restrictions on regions where the
disease is detected. USDA will continue to closely monitor the situation
in the United Kingdom.

\#

Number range CHAPTERNote to Reporters: USDA news releases, program
announcements and media advisories are available on the Internet. Go to
the APHIS news release page at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom. Also,
anyone with an e-mail address can sign up to receive APHIS press
releases automatically. Send an e-mail message to
lyris@mdrdlyriss10.aphis.usda.gov and leave the subject blank. In the
message, type

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***[Changing Time Zones on the Mac]{.underline}***

***How will changing time zones in Entourage Calendar affect my
appointments when I return to Headquarters?***

I am a Macintosh user and have to travel to centers in other time zones.
When I do, I like to set both my system clock and calendar clock to the
local time. This has caused me problems in the past, so can you please
tell me what will happen if I do the following with the new Entourage
calendar or through Outlook Web Access?

For example, I am away and need to set up meetings with my colleagues at
HQ for dates that occur after I have returned to Washington. If I am in
California, for example, and set up a meeting for 11:00 a.m. DC time do
I enter it in my calendar as 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.?

A: **For Entourage Calendar**

-   Set both your system clock (in Date & Time system preferences) and
    Entourage calendar clock (menu options
    Entourage/Preferences/Calendar/Default Time Zone) to your current
    off-site location, and enter the time as 8:00 a.m.

-   If you invite others to the meeting while you are in a different
    time zone, the invitation they receive will automatically adjust the
    time to match their own calendar time setting (i.e. Eastern Standard
    Time.)

-   When you return to HQ and set your system and calendar clocks back
    to EST, the 8:00 a.m. will automatically appear in your open
    calendar view as 11:00 a.m.

However, please note, that if, after you have returned to HQ, you double
click on a meeting that was originally entered in another time zone (as
you would if you were going to make any changes) you will possibly see
the following message indicating that in this particular input window of
the calendar there is a problem reconciling the times. Ignore the
message! The time will appear correctly in the main calendar window.

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B: **For Outlook Web Access (OWA)**

-   When you are off-site and use Outlook Web Access (OWA) to set up
    your meetings, you will need to set both your system clock and OWA
    to the local time (through the Options/ Current Time Zone feature in
    OWA.) The effect of this will be:

    -   An appointment for 12:00 noon that was entered while the
        computer and browser were set to Pacific time will produce the
        following

        -   Calendar still set to Pacific time will show 9:00 am.

        -   Calendar set to Eastern Standard Time will show 12:00 noon

        -   Invitees at HQ who accept the invitation will see 12:00 noon

-   Do not forget to change both your system time and OWA time to
    Eastern Standard Time when you return to NASA HQ to ensure that
    proper synchronization takes place.

-   The five minute synchronization period will still apply to OWA
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138 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 924-7855

(Directions on Page 2)

NO HOST DINNER Wednesday October 9, 2002 at 6:30PM

Dinner Buffet Menu

\$37.00 PER PERSON (this covers dinner, tax, and gratuity)

### APPETIZERS

# Blackbean Quesadilla 

# *Melted jack cheese, blackbeans, green olives, jalapenos and tomatoes, between two tortillas, topped with Pico de Gallos* 

# Bruschetta 

# *Fresh tomato, parmesan, mozzarella and basil on crostini* 

# Grilled Scallops

*Fresh jumbo scallops grilled and served on garlic rounds*

# ENTREES

# Roasted Chicken 

*-Fresh lemon caper sauce -*

# London Broil

*-Grilled and topped with a fresh herb demi glaze --*

**Atlantic Salmon**

***-** Braised in white wine with calamata olives, artichokes & tomatoes
--*

*(Fresh garden salad, vegetable of the day, and starch served with all
entrees.)*

# DESSERT

# Fudge Brownie a la Mode

## Homemade fudge brownie topped with ice cream and fudge sauce

> 138 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 924-7855
>
> ![](media/image1.png){width="1.9083333333333334in"
> height="0.6583333333333333in"}

-   Follow Rt. 1 to Washington Road (take towards Princeton).

-   Turn left onto Nassau Street, which is also Rt. 27. We are #138 on
    the right a few doors down from the corner.

-   Maps will also be available at the TFG Registration table.

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**NIFL BULLETIN BOARD**

**FOR ACQUISITIONS LESS THAN \$25,000**

**NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE (SOLE SOURCE)**

**TITLE: Technical Assistance for Learning Disabilities Leadership
Academy**

**SOL: NIFL-0007**

**DUE: August 30, 2002**

**CONTACT: Sharyn Abbott, 202-233-2026, or June Crawford,
2020-233-2064**

# Contracting Office Address

National Institute for Literacy, Suite 730, 1775 I Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20006-2417

# Description

The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL), an independent federal
organization, intends to award a sole source simplified acquisition
contract to Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). LDA
shall design curriculum for a 3-day Leadership Academy; test the
curriculum; provide a copy of the curriculum and an analysis of the
workshop and the content. LDA shall provide an Academy training team of
no fewer than 3 persons to include at least one adult with a diagnosed
learning disability, one person familiar with assistive technology use
for adults and adolescents with learning disabilities, and one person
who is a licensed psychologist who can diagnose learning disabilities
and make recommendations for accommodations. They also shall recruite
the participants (15-25 college students) and coordinate all
arrangements and travel. The contractor shall present the project and
its immediate outcomes at a Bridges to Practice Trainers\' Symposium in
February 2003. LDA has expertise in learning disabilities and its impact
on adult employment. They also have knowledge of diagnostic procedures
for learning disabilities, use of assistive technology for educational
and employment success, and experience in leadership activities
training. The performance period for this requirement will begin on
August 31, 2002 and is not expected to exceed 10 months.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation by the date
identified above. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain
sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill
the requirement. A solicitation is not available but a draft of the
Statement of Work can be found on the following URL site:
<http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/grants_contracts/contracts.html>. A
determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on
responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the
Government.

**Point of Contact**

Sharyn Abbott, National Institute for Literacy, Suite 730, 1775 I
Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006-2417, sabbott@nifl.gov. Fax number is
202-233-2051.
**[CREDIT REPORTS ON OVERSEAS FIRMS]{.underline}**

In many instances a simple background check on your potential customers
will reduce your risk and allow you to enter new business relationships
with confidence. Information on potential or existing foreign buyers can
be obtained through several agencies, both public and private:

**International Company Profile** - A service for checking the
reputation, reliability, and financial status of a prospective trading
partner. Contact the Iowa Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of
Commerce at 515-288-8614, fax: 288-1437.

Several private firms also offer information on the credit status and
reliability of foreign firms:

**Dun and Bradstreet International**

988 Eaton Avenue

Bethlehem, Pa 18025

Tel: 1-800-932-0025

Fax: 610-882-6005

<http://www.dnb.com/>

**Graydon America**

116 John Street, Suite 3300

New York, New York 10038

Tel: 1-800-466-3163

Fax: 212-385-9580

<http://www.graydonamerica.com/>

**Owens OnLine, Inc.**

6501 North Himes Avenue, Suite 104

Tampa, Florida 33614

Tel: 800-745-4656

Fax: 813-877-1826

<http://www.owens.com/>

**Standard and Poor\'s**

55 Water Street

New York, NY 10041

Tel: 212-438-1000

<http://www.standardandpoors.com/>

**Coface North America**\
444 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor\
New York, NY 10022\
Toll-free: 877-6-COFACE (877-626-3223)\
<cofaceusa@coface.com>

[http://www.coface-usa.com](http://www.coface-usa.com/)

Prices from reports from these firms range from around \$100 to
significantly more depending on the country, type of report, and company
pricing structures.
### Minutes & Slides from Proton Driver RF Meeting June 8, 2004

*(G.W. Foster)*

Subject: Plans for YIG tuner Tests

Attendees (partial list): Ding Sun, Bob Kustom, Dave Wildman, Ralph
Pasquinelli, Iouri Terechkine, J. Reid, Marcus Huening, Pierre Bauer. Al
Moretti, G.W. Foster.

**\*\* Next Meeting June 15^th\ \*\*^**

**[MINUTES]{.underline}**

1\) Dave Wildman has the metal parts ready for the low-power coax tuner
tests. Two vendors claim a shipping date of next Friday (11^th^ June)
for 20 YIG cores each. We'll see. High power tests at 1300 MHz will
require a WR650 waveguide-to-coax transition which had not been ordered
as of the meeting but subsequently was.

Some discussion of what accuracy can be obtained for the absorption
measurement with a network analyzer. Ralph felt that maybe 1% accuracy
was achievable after calibration. This would be adequate in view of the
4% loss (0.2dB) target spec for the tuner. High-power testing presents
other issues.

2\) Iouri Terechkine described preparations for the waveguide tuner
tests. Several YIG slabs 2" x 6" x 0.8" will be placed at the edges of a
(non-reduced height) WR650 shorted stub waveguide. The 0.8" thickness is
a little more than optimal and the simulation predicts a good phase
shift but some higher-order spatial modes. Eventually the slabs will be
cut or ground down to 0.5" thickness which should be free of higher
order modes and easier to cool as well. The initial bias magnet to be
used is one that Jim Volk has set up at the MS-7 power supply building.

Some discussion ensued regarding metallizing, brazing, and/or gluing the
ferrite to the waveguide. Metallization is desirable since it removes RF
currents from the glue which might be used to attach the bricks. Brazing
is better but differential thermal expansion is an issue.

4\) Investigation of possible RF/Cryomodule test sites was discussed. A
walk-through of the leading candidate areas was performed by H. Edwards,
GW Foster, J. Theilacker, J. Volk, G. Apollinari, M. Huening, and I.
Terechkine. The segments of the M-East & M-P beam lines, inside the
Meson Cryo building, seem to be the most promising. Initial cryogenics
capable of supporting \~2 cryomodules could be obtained relatively
easily in the M-East beamline using mostly existing piping, and
eventually a new high-efficiency refrigerator could be installed in this
area.

3\) Marcus Huening reported a request from DESY for "drawings" of the
YIG tuners. General merriment ensued.
Report No. 2515 November 21, 2001 **[CONSUMER INFORMATION
BUREAU]{.underline}**

### REFERENCE INFORMATION CENTER

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

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

**\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--**

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

**\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--**

10336\* 73.202(b) Georgia-Carolina 07/02/01 Request Amendment of the FM

Radiocasting Co., LLC Table of Allotments to reallot

Channel 293C3 from Newberry to

> (Filed By: Robert Lewis Thompson, Simpsonville, South Carolina, at

Thiemann, Aitken & Vohra, LLC coordinates 34-39-04 NL and

908 King Street 82-07-12 WL.

Suite 300

Alexandria, VA 22314)

\*THE ABOVE PETITION FOR RULEMAKING WILL BE TREATED AS COUNTERPROPOSAL
IN MM DOCKET NO. 01-110. REPLY COMMENTS TO THIS COUNTERPROPOSAL SHOULD
BE SUBMITTED IN THIS DOCKET NO LATER THAN 15 DAYS (RATHER THAN 30 DAYS)
AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PUBLIC NOTICE.

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

FCC
Abdominal Scar Massage

Recommended massage time is 5-15 minutes per day. Use the pads of your
fingertips and stick to the skin. Do not slide across the skin. When the
scab has fallen off and there is no seepage you can directly massage on
the scar.

1.  **Circles:** Make small circles in both directions all over the
    abdomen 1-2 fingers deep. (you can do this on or close to the scar
    when scab falls off)

2.  **Bowel Stimulation: Massage** in circles with counter-clockwise
    motion starting at the right hip, going up to ribs, across abdomen,
    and down to L hip. This helps with the correct movement of gas.

3.  **Desensitization:** Use a rough, wet, washcloth to rub across the
    scar in all directions. This will help you feel more at ease
    touching the scar. It will also make it less sensitive to waistbands
    and clothing touching it.

4.  **Push and Pull:** Place two fingers directly on the scar and move
    it slowly towards you head. When the skin stops moving, hold the
    scar in that position for 1-2 minutes. (There will be a pulling
    sensation, but there should not be sharp pain.) Then move the scar
    down, right, and left using the same procedure as above. Spend more
    time on directions that are more limited than others.

5.  **Skin Rolling:** Pinch the skin on either side of the scar, lifting
    the skin up. Start at either end and move forward and backward,
    rolling and raising the skin as you move. A free scar bulges upward,
    a stuck scar will dimple. Try doing this 2-4 weeks after surgery.

6.  **Plucking:** Put your index finger on one side and thumb on the
    other side of the scar. Try and lift scar up, separating it from the
    underlying tissues. If the skin slips out of your hands, you may not
    be ready for this stage. Try this 3-6 weeks after your surgery.
> **DA 05-2403**
>
> **September 1, 2005**
>
> **COMMISSION EXTENDS FORM 477 FILING DEADLINE**
>
> **FOR ENTITIES OPERATING IN ALABAMA, LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI**

**WC DOCKET NO. 04-141**

Form 477 requires certain entities ("reporting entities") to file this
form on September 1, 2005.[^1] Reporting entities include (1)
facilities-based providers of broadband connections to end user
locations, (2) providers of wired or fixed wireless local telephone
services, and (3) providers of mobile telephony services.[^2] Form 477
requires a reporting entity to file a form for each state in which the
reporting entity operates and to provide specific information regarding
that entity's operations.[^3]

Due to the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina, President Bush
issued a major disaster declaration for Louisiana, Mississippi, and
Alabama on August 29, 2005.[^4] Pursuant to our authority to waive rules
for good cause[^5] and to alleviate any additional burden that may be
caused by our reporting requirements, we grant reporting entities that
operate in those three states an additional 60 days, until October 31,
2005, to file the Form 477 for those states. In addition, to the extent
that any reporting entity relies on personnel, facilities, or records
located in one of those states to compile or file a Form 477 for a
certain state, those reporting entities are also granted an additional
60 days, until October 31, 2005 to file the Form 477 for that state.[^6]

Reporting entities that file after the September 1, 2005 deadline and
that are covered by this public notice should reference this public
notice in part IV of their Form 477.[^7]

For further information regarding this public notice contact Tom Beers
or Darryl Cooper, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-0952 and (202)
418-7131. Media inquiries should be directed to Mark Wigfield, (202)
418-0253.

[^1]: Form 477 Instructions § IV.A.1, available at
    *http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form477/477instr.pdf*.

[^2]: *See* Form 477 Instructions § II.

[^3]: Form 477 Instructions § III.A, Line 4. For example, providers of
    wired or fixed wireless local telephone services must identify the
    total lines and channels that they provide to end users in a state.
    *See* Form 477 Instructions § III.D, Line A.II-1(a).

[^4]: *See http://www.fema.gov/news/disasters.fema (*August 31, 2005).
    We recognize that President Bush also issued a Major Disaster
    Declaration for the state of Florida on August 28, 2005. We do not
    extend the relief granted in this public notice to entities
    operating in the state of Florida, because the telecommunications
    infrastructure in Florida was not subject to the same level of
    destruction as was the infrastructure in parts of Louisiana,
    Mississippi, and Alabama.

[^5]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 1.3.

[^6]: We grant these extensions pursuant to our delegated authority
    under sections 0.91 and 0.291 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R.
    §§ 0.91, 0.291

[^7]: *See* Form 477 Instructions § III.F (Explanations and Comments);
    Form 477 Part IV (Explanations and Comments), available at
    *http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html.*
Fermilab Main Injector (FMI) Reliability Study (with implications for
the ILC)

1^st^ meeting, 28 May 2007

Team: MikeTartaglia, Said Rahimzadeh-Kalaleh, John Tompkins, Jamie
Blowers, Dave Harding, Oliver Kiemschies, Dave Capista

Outline:

ILC background: Reference Design Report, Chapter 3 table 1 -- magnet
styles

http://ilcdoc.linearcollider.org/getfile.py?docid=125&name=ILC_RDR_2007-04-03&format=pdf&version=1

> \~10000 "conventional magnets"

FMEA to be carried out (this summer) on one style

(a separate but related activity, FMI QQB \~ one BDS style)

FMI -- Background information (design/fabrication/QC considerations)

FMI design handbook

B2/B3 reliability report

Project review documents?

Operational conditions and considerations;

> Preventive Maintenance in the machine? (e.g.,water hoses)

"Reliability" = MTBF and MTTR (can we get both?)

This is like determining a "cross section" ;

> how to do the accounting, how confident are we of the numbers
>
> Numerator: counting "failure" events
>
> Clear definition of "failure" and ID of failure modes
>
> Various channels (main magnets; correctors)

TBD: what is the "scope" of the study

(i.e., breakdown by magnet styles?

> Rebuilds or only new construction?)
>
> Denominator: what is the "live time"
>
> Can we determine MTTR for each "failure"

Rate and/or Upper Limit calculations

> Reports and Publication:

SIST report due August 7

> Fermilab TM (with "gory details")?
>
> MT20 paper (\~August 30)

Work Process

> Said is our research assistant
>
> Mike T, John T -- ILC and FMI magnet
>
> Dave H, Dave C, Oliver K, Jamie B -- experts on processes and records

How often shall we meet?
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February 17, 2004

Electronic submission to ghgregistry.comments \@hq.doe.gov

> Re: Comments to Department of Energy, Federal Register Notice (68203),
> 10 CFR Part 300, General Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas
> Reporting; Proposed Rule.

The U.S. Climate Partnership Association (USCPA) is pleased to offer the
following comments regarding the proposed revisions to the General
Guidelines for governing voluntary reporting of greenhouse gases (GHG)
under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (\"1605(b)\").

USCPA is a cross-industry trade association of companies dedicated to
helping companies manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
advocating and communicating that voluntary actions are effective in
addressing the challenges concerning GHG emissions reduction strategies
and reporting activities.

USCPA places high importance on establishing a credible voluntary GHG
reporting system for the United States that not only is flexible but
will encourage robust and diverse participation from all sectors of the
economy.

USCPA believes that the Department of Energy\'s 1605(b) GHG Guidelines
are an important strategic tool to accomplish a number of key public
policy objectives, and it is critical that changes to the Guidelines
enhance our ability to achieve these objectives. From USCPA's
perspective, these objectives are:

-   Demonstrate that voluntary measures should be viewed as a preferable
    alternative to GHG reduction mandates in achieving GHG reductions;
    due to their cost effectiveness and flexibility in providing
    government and industry a means of achieving real reductions;

-   Encourage the broadest range of participation from the
    manufacturing, power generation, government, commercial and
    transportation sectors of the economy;

-   Provide a clear roadmap for companies on how to measure and report
    GHG emissions and emission reductions within each company;

-   Encourage competitiveness of American business and stimulate
    innovation;

One Thomas Circle, NW

Tenth Floor

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-296-0539 Fax: 202-530-0659

-   Encourage companies to inventory their global GHG emissions and
    mitigation efforts and encourage proper recognition for these past
    and future reductions;

-   Provide the flexibility to allow companies to report actions that
    enable them to share best practices or other examples of voluntary
    initiatives.

We thank you again for the opportunity to participate in the process and
look forward to reviewing revisions to the General Guidelines along with
the initial draft of the Technical Guidelines, and continuing the
dialogue with DOE on these important issues.

Sincerely,

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**Kristin B. Zimmerman, Ph.D. John Flatley**

**USCPA Chair USCPA Executive Director**

**cc <margot.anderson@hq.doe.gov>
[larisa.dobriansky@hq.doe.gov](mailto:Lerisa.dobrianski@hq.doe.gov)**

[**al.cobb@hq.doe.gov**](mailto:al.cobb@hq.doe.gov)

**mark.friedrichs@hq.doe.gov**
**DA 02-1187**

**Released: May 17, 2002**

**WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU GRANTS CONSENT FOR A TRANSFER OF CONTROL
OF MID-HUDSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND TECH VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
TO TVC ALBANY, INC.**

**WC Docket No. 02-47**

Pursuant to section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
47 U.S.C. § 214, and sections 0.91, 0.291, and 63.01 of the Commission's
rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.91, 0.291, and 63.01, the Wireline Competition
Bureau (Bureau) approves the applications to transfer control of the
domestic 214 authorizations of Mid-Hudson Communications, Inc.
("Mid-Hudson") and Tech Valley Communications, Inc. ("Tech Valley") to
TVC Albany, Inc. d/b/a Tech Valley Communications ("TVC"). These
transfers are related to a transaction in which Mid-Hudson and Tech
Valley will transfer a substantial portion of their assets, including
control of their appropriate authorizations, to the newly-created TVC.
No comments or petitions to deny were received in response to the public
notice announcing that the applications had been accepted for
filing.[^1]

The Bureau finds, upon consideration of the record, that the proposed
transfer will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity, and
therefore grants the requested authorization. Pursuant to section 1.103
of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.103, the consent granted herein
is effective upon release of the Public Notice. Petitions for
reconsideration under section 1.106 or applications for review under
section 1.115 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.106, 1.115, may
be filed within 30 days of the date of this Public Notice.

For further information, please contact Tracey Wilson, (202) 418-1394,
or Bill Dever, (202) 418-1580, in the Competition Policy Division,
Wireline Competition Bureau.

[^1]: *See* Domestic Section 214 Applications Filed for Consent to
    Transfer Control of Mid-Hudson Communications, Inc. and Tech Valley
    Communications, Inc. to TVC Albany, Inc., CC Docket 02-47, *Public
    Notice,* DA 02-665 (rel. March 20, 2002).
INTELLIGENT FLOCKING PARTICLES IMPLEMENTED IN A 3-D GAME ENVRIONMENT,
[Cory Perry]{.underline}, Dr. Jeffery Horn\*, Northern Michigan
University, Computer Science, Marquette, MI, 49855, jhorn@nmu.edu

In typical 3D game engines, the number of simultaneous, dynamic entities
(e.g., players, non-player characters, vehicles, etc.) is limited to a
few hundred. But most engines allow for many thousands of
"bare-boned-entities" known as particles. These particles have limited
capabilities (e.g., they are not supported by the physics engine,
collision engine, lighting system, etc.). Yet a very simple algorithm
was invented by Craig Reynolds in the early 1990s to allow a large mass
of entities to behave like a flock, herd, school, or other large group
of sentient creatures. Using the basic particle system of a typical 3D
game engine, *3D Game Studio* (3DGS) from Conitec Data Systems, A.G., to
implement Reynolds' vector-based flocking algorithm to allow for the
creation of large swarms (several hundred) of intelligent agents in a 3D
game on a common computer (the NMU Linovo ThinkPad).

This could be an enabling technology for the 3D game industry (e.g.,
alien swarms, new magic effects, intelligent projectile weapons, etc.)
for game ideas that require realistic, large-scale (thousands of
simultaneous particles), intelligent swarms that can be updated and
rendered effectively (i.e., with a frame rate of at least 15 frames per
second), as well as make them interactive with the user (i.e. evading
gunshots, attacking the player). This could also present new ideas for
game developers as well as researchers looking for large scale
simulations of flocking and swarming algorithms and optimizations
without the hassles of added features that most physics and other game
engines have when dealing with full-blown entities. This could also draw
more attention to the flocking algorithm in general, thereby making
optimization all the more important.
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY VERIZON

**Report No. NCD-1631 October 31, 2008**

Re: NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

Verizon, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed
certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided
through its publicly accessible Internet site as required by section
51.329(a) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. Upon
initial review the filing appears to be complete. *See* 47 C.F.R. §§
51.325 through 51.335. Specific network change information can be
obtained on the Internet at:
**[http://www22.verizon.com/regulatory/reg_ntw_dscl.html]{.underline}**

The incumbent LEC\'s notice refers to the change(s) shown below:

**● Verizon will install Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer
facilities in Ligonier, PA.**

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

Incumbent LEC contact:

Ann D. Berkowitz

Associate Director - Federal Regulatory Advocacy

Verizon

1300 I Street, N.W.

Suite 400 West

Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: (202) 515-2539

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

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

**-FCC-**
> **Springfield manager named State Site Manager of the Year**
>
>  

June 19, 2008 - SPRINGFIELD, Tenn.---Rural Development Housing Director
Don Harris joined Sherwood Management Property Supervisor William Jones
recently to recognize Joyce Heatherly as the 2008 Site Manager of the
Year for 12 years of dedicated service, providing quality property
management for the residents of Robinhood Apartments.

 

"The success of a multi-family housing complex starts with a good site
manager and Ms. Heatherly is a shining example of the best of our site
managers in Tennessee," said Harris. "Her dedication to service is
apparent in the way she maintains such a well kept complex and provides
a safe, inviting community environment for the families living there."

Heatherly has been the site manager for Robinhood apartments since 1996.
Robinhood is a 48-unit family apartment complex in Springfield.

"We appreciate Ms. Heatherly's hard work and the devotion she shows for
her property and her tenants," said Jones. "It is her unsurpassed
attention to details that makes her stand out from other managers."

In partnership with private-sector lenders and non-profit borrowers
Rural Development has financed more than 400 affordable rental housing
complexes in rural areas of Tennessee. These developments provide
housing to meet the needs of families, senior citizens and the disabled.
Rural Development's rural rental housing program provides financing with
interest rates as low as one-percent to developers who build affordable
multi-family rental housing to meet the demand for such units in rural
communities.

Others participating in the event included Rural Development Area
Director Chris Westbrook, Area Specialist Beverly McCadden, and Housing
Specialist Abby Boggs.

"Through excellent management skills and her strong work ethic, Ms.
Heatherly has accomplished the goal of Rural Development; to provide a
safe, quality home for individuals and families in Tennessee," said
Harris. "We thank and congratulate her with this most deserved
recognition."

USDA Rural Development is committed to the future of rural communities
in Tennessee by providing financial and technical assistance through
housing, community and business-cooperative programs. In Fiscal Year
2007 Rural Development assisted more than 600,000 Tennessee families and
businesses with more than \$308 million in financial assistance through
loans and grants.

For more information on multi-family housing or other rural business and
housing programs contact the Rural Development Area Office in Nashville
at 615-783-1359, toll free at 1-800-342-3149 ext. 1359, or visit us
online at <http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/tn>.

\###

*"USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender". To file a
complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil
Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or
call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).*
**PUBLIC NOTICE**![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
height="0.6604166666666667in"}

**Federal Communications Commission**

**445 12th St., S.W.**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

DA 99-2279

Report No. WT 99-29 WIRELESS TELECOM ACTION November 3, 1999

THE PHILADELPHIA AREA (REGION 28)

PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING UPDATE COMMITTEE

ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF AN APPLICATION FILING WINDOW

FOR THE 821-824/866-869 MHz BAND

(Gen. Docket #89-573)

The Region 28 Public Safety Regional Planning Update Committee announces
a Filing Window for submittal of radio channel allotment requests and
license applications for radio frequencies in the 821-824/866-869 MHz
Band. *Report and Order*, FCC General Docket No. 89-573, 5 FCC Rcd 388
(1990). Region 28 is responsible for planning public safety radio
frequency spectrum usage within Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New
Jersey and Delaware in accordance with the Public Safety National Plan*.
Report and Order,* General Docket No. 87-112, 3 FCC Rcd 905 (1987).

The filing window for Region 28 applications will be from December 1,
1999 to December 30, 1999, inclusive. Applications must be postmarked
after 0001 hrs. on December 1, 1999 and prior to 2400 hrs. on December
30, 1999. No applications for this window will be accepted before the
opening or after the closing of this application filing window.
Applications should be filed using the standard FCC form 600 and include
a letter of intent with proof of funding commitment to be considered.

All applications must be sent to:

Mr. Richard R. Reynolds, Chairman,

Region 28 -- Public Safety Planning Update Committee

State of Delaware,

Office of Information Services

Telecommunications Technologies

801 Silver Lake Blvd.

Dover, Delaware 19904-2407

The Region 28 Planning Update Committee will do the evaluation of
applications. Each application will be rated and scored for completeness
of application, system need, coverage, loading, funding and other
criteria. Due to the depleted 800 MHz spectrum, applicants must do their
own channel selection. Within 90 days of the Window closing, each
applicant must provide a 40 dBu and a 5 dBu contour map for each site
and frequency to support their recommendations.

Applicants must be compliant with the Region 20 Window 3 resort and
assignments.

The next meeting of the Region 28 Regional Planning Update Committee is
scheduled to take place on January 13, 2000 at the Chester County
Department of Emergency Services building, 601 Westtown Road, West
Chester, PA 19380-0990. All applicants are invited to attend this
meeting to answer any questions and offer any supporting documentation.
Interested parties may contact Richard Reynolds at (302) 739-9648
(phone), (302) 739-9642 (fax) or <rrr@state.de.us> (e-mail) for
additional information.

\- FCC -
Docket No. FAA-2007-27654

Notice No. 07-07

Activation of Ice Protection

Comment from BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft

Please find below our comments in respect of NPRM Docket No.
FAA-2007-27654 No. 07-07.

The only suggestion for change is that the proposed wording for
paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) it should be clarified that it is the
\'airframe\' ice protection systems that is being referred to.

Regards,

Mike Tuson

Airworthiness Manager,

BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft.

Tel: +44(0)1292 67 5078

Fax: +44(0)1292 67 5703

**From:** Robertson, Neil K (UK Prestwick)

**Sent:** 11 July 2007 18:03

**To:** Scott, Alistair (UK Prestwick); Irvine, Colin (UK); Roberts, Ian
R (UK Prestwick); Tuson, Michael (UK)

**Subject:** RE: Activation of Ice Protection - FAA NPRM

Gents,

I have reviewed the FAA proposed changes to the requirements of 25.1419,
which introduce additional requirements to ensure the timely activation
of airframe ice protection systems. The requirements are intended to be
for new aircraft designs only and so would not have any implications on
the RA turboprop and jet types.

**The deadline for comments is 25th July 2007.**

The proposal is associated with NTSB safety recommendations following
the ATR72 Roselawn and EMB120 Monroe accidents and the conclusions and
recommendation of the ARAC Ice Protection Harmonisation Working Group
following a review of icing related events.

Specifically, proposed § 25.1419(e) requires one of the following
methods of icing detection and activation of the airframe IPS:

\(1\) A primary ice detection system that automatically activates or
alerts the flightcrew to activate the airframe IPS;

or

\(2\) A definition of visual cues for recognition of the first sign of
ice accretion on a specified surface combined with an advisory ice
detection system that alerts the flightcrew to activate the airframe
IPS;

or

\(3\) Identification of conditions conducive to airframe icing as
defined by an appropriate static or total air temperature and visible
moisture for use by the flightcrew to activate the airframe IPS.

Proposed § 25.1419(f) requires the activation method be applicable to
all phases of flight unless it can be shown that the ice protection
system need not be operated during specific phases of flight.

Proposed § 25.1419(h) requires that the procedures for operating the ice
protection system be included in the Airplane Flight Manual.

I do not have any concerns with the proposal and the only minor comment
would be that in the proposed wording for paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) it
should be clarified that it is the \'airframe\' ice protection systems
that is being referred to.

Cheers,

Neil
New Polythiophenes with Large Domains and High Mobilities

R. Joseph Kline

Eric K. Lin

Polymers Division

Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory

Building 224, Room A325

Mail stop 8541

Office- 301 975-4356

Fax- 301 975-3928

joe.kline@nist.gov

Not a sigma-xi member

Category: Materials

Increasing the charge carrier mobility of conjugated polymers has been
an intense focus of the development of polymer-based thin-film
transistors for several years. Currently used polymers such as
regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) have a mobility of about 0.1
cm\^2/Vs. These mobilities are sufficient for low-end applications, but
a higher mobility would greatly increase the impact of this technology.
We report the results of a study of the recently developed liquid
crystalline polymer,
poly(2,5-bis(3-alkylthiophen-2-yl)thieno\[3,2-*b*\]thiophenes), having
mobilities of 0.2 -- 0.6 cm\^2/Vs. We use atomic force microscopy and
x-ray diffraction rocking curves to study the domain structure and
orientation to determine why this polymer is better than P3HT. Annealing
in the liquid crystalline phase produces terraced domains greater than
200 nm in diameter, substantially larger than any previously observed in
conjugated polymers. Rocking curves show that these domains grow from
the substrate and extend through the entire thickness of the film.
Furthermore, the domains are highly oriented (within 0.03 degrees of the
substrate normal). The intensity of the rocking curve peaks is at least
an order of magnitude greater than that observed for the best P3HT
films, indicating a significant increase in crystallinity. We will show
how the combination increased order and domain size result in the high
mobilities.
**U.S. ATLAS M&O Estimate**

**WBS Profile Estimates**

**Funding** All **Funding Type:** Research Program + MR 1/23/2005
10:48:13 AM

**Institutions:** All **Estimate in Fixed FY\'05 \$k**
**Labor/Material:** Both

**WBS** **FY 03** **FY 04** **FY 05** **FY 06** **FY 07** **FY 08** **FY
09** **FY 10** **FY 11** **FY 12** **Total**

**Number** **Description** **(k\$)** **(k\$)** **(k\$)** **(k\$)**
**(k\$)** **(k\$)** **(k\$)** **(k\$)** **(k\$)** **(k\$)**

**3** **U.S. ATLAS M&O Estimate** 792 881 1075 717 716 715 784 715 6393

**3.4** **Tile Calorimeter** 792 881 1075 717 716 715 784 715 6393

**3.4.1** **TileCal - Specific Costs** 592 663 923 555 555 555 623 555
5019

**3.4.1.1** **Pre-Operations** 592 650 220 0 0 0 0 0 1461

**3.4.1.2** **Operations (Beam-on)** 0 0 488 400 400 400 400 400 2490

**3.4.1.3** **Maintenance (Beam-off)** 0 13 215 154 154 154 223 154 1067

**3.4.2** **Calibration & Monitoring** 180 200 29 29 29 29 29 29 556

**3.4.2.1** **Pre-Operations** 180 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 380

**3.4.2.2** **Operations (Beam-on)** 0 0 29 29 29 29 29 29 177

**3.4.2.3** **Maintenance (Beam-off)** 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

**3.4.3** **Tilecal System Common Costs** 21 19 123 133 132 131 131 131
818

**3.4.3.1** **Operations** 21 19 123 133 132 131 131 131 818

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![](media/image1.png){width="1.0833333333333333in"
height="0.9881944444444445in"}**A Brief History of the Cloture Vote**

**on Presidential Nominations**

**Prepared by the office of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D.**

-   The cloture rule has been applicable to nominations since 1949.

-   From 1949 until 2002, cloture had been filed on 35 nominations -- 17
    judicial nominees and 18 executive nominees.

-   Of the 17 judicial nominations, cloture was successful on the first
    attempt in 11 cases. All these nominees were confirmed.

-   On the remaining 6 judicial nominations where cloture was not
    invoked on the first attempt, all were nevertheless confirmed,
    except for Abe Fortas to the position of Chief Justice of the
    Supreme Court in 1968. Fortas was blocked because of ethical
    allegations, not judicial philosophy.

    -   Fortas had one unsuccessful cloture vote.

    -   In addition, J. Harvie Wilkinson was confirmed in 1984 to the
        Circuit Court of Appeals following a successful cloture attempt
        on the second try.

    -   A 1971 cloture vote on William Rehnquist to be Associate Justice
        of the Supreme Court failed. A second cloture motion was filed,
        but was rendered moot because the nominee was confirmed before
        the second cloture motion ripened.

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-   As to Executive nominations, cloture has been invoked 10 times in 18
    attempts. All nominees on whom cloture was invoked (6 on multiple
    attempts) were confirmed. Of the 8 nominees on whom cloture failed,
    only two were not confirmed:

    -   Sam Brown, Ambassador 1994 (3 cloture attempts)

    -   Henry Foster, Surgeon General 1995 (2 cloture attempts)

-   [Note: No filibuster has ever been broken by forcing opponents to
    continuously debate a measure.]{.underline}
# VERTICAL DRAIN

## ![](media/image1.jpeg){width="6.03125in" height="4.177083333333333in"}PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 630**

### VERTICAL DRAIN

A vertical drain is a well, pipe, pit, or bore in porous underground
strata into which drainage water can be discharged.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION 

The purpose of a vertical drain is to provide an outlet for drainage
water from a surface or subsurface drainage system.

This practice is applicable in locations where the underlying strata can
receive, transmit, or store the design drainage flow. Vertical drains
are generally used when other drainage outlets are not available or
cannot be provided at a reasonable cost. This practice is also subject
to any State or local laws and subject to an evaluation indicating it
will not cause pollution of ground water.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Vertical Drain is commonly used in a Conservation Management System with
one or more of the following practices:

-   Diversion (362)

-   Open Channel (582)

-   Subsurface Drain (606)

-   Lined Waterway or Outlet (468)

-   Grassed Waterway (412)

-   Underground Outlet (620)

For additional information, refer to the practice standard in the local
Field Office Technical Guide and associated practice specifications and
job sheets.