BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
MESSAGE NO: 8296202 DATE: 10/22/2008

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: ORD

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-602-806

PERIOD COVERED: 10/10/2008

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER IN THE INVESTIGATION OF, ELECTROLYTIC
MANGANESE DIOXIDE FROM AUSTRALIA, (A-602-806)

1\. ON 10/07/2008, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PUBLISHED IN

THE FEDERAL REGISTER ITS ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDER IN THE

INVESTIGATION OF ELECTROLYTIC MANGANESE DIOXIDE FROM

AUSTRALIA (73 FR 58538, 10/07/2008).

2\. THE MERCHANDISE COVERED BY THIS ORDER INCLUDES ALL MANGANESE

DIOXIDE (MnO2) THAT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED IN AN ELECTROLYSIS

PROCESS, WHETHER IN POWDER, CHIP, OR PLATE FORM. EXCLUDED FROM

THE SCOPE ARE NATURAL MANGANESE DIOXIDE (NMD) AND CHEMICAL

MANGANESE DIOXIDE (CMD). THE MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO THIS

ORDER IS CLASSIFIED IN THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE

UNITED STATES (HTSUS) AT SUBHEADING 2820.10.00.00. WHILE THE

HTSUS SUBHEADING IS PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMS

PURPOSES, THE WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THIS ORDER

IS DISPOSITIVE.

3\. FOR FURTHER REPORTING PURPOSES THIS PROCEEDING HAS BEEN

ASSIGNED CASE NUMBER A-602-806.

4\. ON 10/10/2008, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION PUBLISHED

IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ITS FINAL DETERMINATION IN THE

INVESTIGATION OF ELECTROLYTIC MANGANESE DIOXIDE FROM AUSTRALIA

(73 FR 60322, 10/10/2008).

5\. FOR IMPORTS OF ELECTROLYTIC MANGANESE DIOXIDE FROM

AUSTRALIA, CBP SHALL SUSPEND LIQUIDATION OF SUCH SHIPMENTS

ENTERED, OR WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR

AFTER 10/10/2008. EFFECTIVE 10/10/2008, CBP SHALL REQUIRE A

CASH DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE MARGINS SHOWN BELOW:

DELTA EMD AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

A-602-806-001

83.66%

ALL OTHERS

A-602-806-000

83.66%

6\. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS MATTER BY CBP

OFFICERS,THE IMPORTING PUBLIC OR INTERESTED PARTIES, PLEASE

CONTACT DAVINA HASHMI OR RON TRENTHAM AT OFFICE OF AD/CVD

OPERATIONS, IMPORT ADMINISTRATION, INTERNATIONAL TRADE

ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AT (202) 482-0984

OR (202) 482-3577 RESPECTIVELY (GENERATED BY O5: SMH).

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

DAVID M. GENOVESE
**[IT Safety Committee Meeting]{.underline}**

July 26, 2007 9:00 AM -- 10:30 AM 50C-3305

In attendance: Tammy Welcome (chair), Linda Smith (SRC representative),
Betsy MacGowan (EH&S Liaison), Carole Cassareto (on behalf of Linda
Suarez), Steve Nobles, Gary Jung, Ann Tomaselli (Division Safety
Coordinator)

Absent: Linda Suarez, Donna Spencer

1.  JHQ Current statistics -- Ann

    a.  IT at 66% overall compliance

    b.  Issue of reminders not going out

    c.  Training Compliance okay but a long list of folks with out of
        date or incomplete training.

    d.  Need to inform those in the division who don't have LDAP that
        they can log in for GERT and other web-based trainings with
        their badge number or email address. This is for contractors
        potentially.

    e.  Discussion that JHQ out of compliance email has too many drill
        downs. Need to have specifics (i.e. how many days specifically
        out of compliance) in email. AT to follow up.

    f.  TSW to relay JHQ compliance to DAC.

    g.  Committee members to report back to respective departments the
        need to review stats.

2.  Review current stats on injuries in IT -- Ann

    a.  Distributed June 2007 injury report

    b.  Noted an additional recordable in IT bringing our current total
        to 3 for the year.

    c.  AT/TSW to arrange for Division Director send out a reminder to
        staff about taking ergo breaks and note a link to the IT ISM.

3.  ISM -- Institutional -- Linda

    a.  Current Lab ISM doesn't have formal safety policy

    b.  Distribution of draft of policy

4.  Electrical Survey -- Linda

    a.  Items over 50 volts will need an NRLT tag

    b.  Due by end of October 2008

    c.  Driven by OSHA, Pub 3000 and CFR

    d.  Known strain on resources. Discussions to come on how to
        address.

5.  Self Assessment

    a.  Clarification of space to be reviewed. Areas currently being
        reviewed by quarterly walkthroughs do not need additional review
        but common areas and areas we own do.

    b.  AT to get needed clarification on telco, underground, UCB spaces
        and our responsibility.

    c.  Known issues being discussed at Deputy Level. AT will follow-up
        with Ross Fisher.

Meeting adjourned 10:40 AM
***Disaster News***![](media/image1.png){width="1.5847222222222221in"
height="0.7277777777777777in"}

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

SBA Disaster Assistance--Field Operations Center East-One Baltimore
Place, Suite 300-Atlanta, GA 30308

**Release Date:** September 7, 2007 **Contact:** Michael Lampton

**Release Number:** 07-687, VA 10980 **Phone:** 404-347-3771

**SBA DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE FOLLOWING**

**SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE DISASTER DECLARATION**

**ATLANTA -** The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces
that federal disaster loans are available to small businesses located in
the counties of Claiborne, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson and Sullivan
[]{.mark}in the State of Tennessee.

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

SBA's disaster declaration was issued as a result of a similar action
taken by the Secretary of Agriculture to help farmers recover from
damages and losses to crops caused by drought January 1, 2007 and
continuing.

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

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

Interested business owners should contact SBA's Customer Service Center
by calling 1-800-659-2955\
(1-800-877-8339 for the hearing-impaired) Monday through Friday from 8
a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EDT). Business
loan applications can also be downloaded from the SBA's website at
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance).
Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business
Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport
Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

**Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than
[April 8, 2008]{.underline}.**

\# \# \#

***For more information about the SBA's Disaster Loan Programs, visit
our website at***
[www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance](http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance)*.*
***Full Name of System:*** Experimental Licensing (Branch Electronic
Filing) System

####### Acronym: ELS

## *Sponsor - FCC Bureau or Office:* Office of Engineering and Technology (OET)

####### Contact Information

-   **Major Organization/Division or Unit:** FCC, OET

-   **Street Address:** 445 12^th^ Street, SW

-   **City:** Washington

-   **State:** D.C.

-   **Zip Code:** 20554

-   **Telephone:** (202) 418-2477

-   **E-Mail:** <elb@fcc.gov>

-   **Hours of Operation:** M -- F 8:00 am -- 5:30 pm ET (except Federal
    holidays)

***Brief Abstract/System Description:*** The ELS permits applicants to
file requests for licensing for the use of the radio frequency spectrum
for experimentation. This web site allows the public to electronically
file forms/requests and include all necessary exhibits.

####### 

***Access and Use Constraints:*** The public has access to licensing
application information and several reporting options through the
Internet.

##### 

####### Date of Last Modification to this System Profile: 06/18/2003.
**\$4.2 Million to improve water service in Giles County**

September 17, 2008 - PULASKI, Tenn.---Rural Development State Director
Ruth Tackett today joined Fairview Utility District President Donnie
Moore to announce federal investments totaling \$4,200,000 to improve
and extend water service in Giles County. The announcement was made at
Milky Way Farms in Giles County.

\"Clean, reliable water is a fundamental building block for every
healthy, growing community,\" said Tackett.  \"Thanks to the support of
our congressional delegation Rural Development has the financial
resources to help Fairview Utility District meet the growing needs of
the families and businesses that live and work in Giles County.\"

According to Moore, the Rural Development loan of \$3,500,000 and grants
totaling \$700,000, plus \$502,100 from the Fairview UD will be used to
construct 58 miles of water line extensions to reach 285 customers in
northern Giles County. Many individual springs and wells in the area
suffered contamination or dried up as a result of recent drought
conditions. The extensions will provide a safe, reliable water source
for families and businesses, and the capacity to meet the needs of
growing communities in the area.

Moore said, \"Fairview Utility could not undertake this project without
the help of Rural Development.\"

Water improvements are funded through Rural Development community
programs, which provide financing for drinking water, waste-water
treatment, solid waste disposal, and storm-water facilities for rural
residents.  Loans and grants are made to local government and
cooperative organizations serving rural areas with a population less
than 10,000. USDA Rural Development invested nearly \$59 million last
year to improve water and waste-water infrastructure for Tennessee
communities.

Participants in the presentation also included Rep. Lincoln Davis'
Representative Glen Meyers, Giles County Commissioners James Woodard,
Roger Reed and Edwin Lovell, Fairview UD Manager Jamie Byrd and Board
Member Carol Gordon, Spaulding Engineering Representative Bruce
Spaulding, and RD Area Director Faye Rodgers and Staff Doug Shelton,
Susan Shuff, Debbie Gilchrist and Jim McPeters.

USDA Rural Development is committed to the future of rural communities
in Tennessee by investing financial and technical assistance through
housing, community and business development programs.  In Fiscal Year
2007, Rural Development invested over \$3.3 million in Giles County and
over \$308 million statewide. Those dollars touched the lives and
livelihoods of 113 families and businesses in Giles County and in over
600,000 families and businesses across the state.

 

For more information on business development, affordable housing,
community infrastructure or business development programs available in
the Giles County area contact the Rural Development Area Office in
Lawrenceburg at 931-762-6913 ext. 4, toll free at 800-342-3149 ext. 1494
or online at [www.rurdev.usda.gov/tn](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/tn).
**Report No.** **2593** **February 5, 2003**

###  PETITIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION IN RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS

> Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission\'s
> rulemaking proceedings listed
>
> in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section
> 1.429(e). The full text of this
>
> document is available for viewing and copying in Room CY-A257, 445
> 12th Street, S.W.,
>
> Washington, D.C. or may be purchased from the Commission\'s copy
> contractor, Qualex
>
> International (202) 863-2893. Oppositions to these petitions must be
> filed within 15 days of the
>
> date of public notice of the petitions in the Federal Register. See
> Section 1.4(b)(1) of the
>
> Commission\'s rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to an opposition must
> be filed within 10 days
>
> after the time for filing oppositions has expired.

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> **Subject:** Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (CC Docket
> No. 96-45)

1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Streamlined Contributor Reporting

Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay

Service, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and

Universal Service Support Mechanisms (CC Docket No. 98-171)

Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech
Disabilities,

and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (CC Docket No. 90-571)

Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American

Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size (CC
Docket

No. 92-237, NSD File No. L-00-72)

Number Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200)

Telephone Number Portability (CC Docket No. 95-116)

Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format (CC Docket No. 98-170)

> **Filed By:** - Jeffry A. Brueggeman, Attorney for SBC Communications
> Inc. on 1/29/2003
>
> \- Robin E. Tuttle, Attorney for United States Telecom Association on
> 1/29/2003
>
> \- James S. Blaszak, Attorney for The Ad Hoc Telecommunications Users
> Committee
>
> on 1/29/2003
>
> \- John T. Scott III, Attorney for Verizon Wireless on 1/29/2003

\- Judy Sello, Attorney for AT&T Corp. on 1/29/2003

\- Richard A. Askoff, Attorney for National Exchange Carrier
Association, Inc. on

> 1/29/2003

\- Lori Wright, Attorney for WorldCom, Inc. on 1/29/2003

\- Laura H. Phillips, Attorney for Nextel Communications, Inc. on
1/29/2003

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FCC
**Part 4---Schedule for Rating Disabilities**

**Authority**: 38 U.S.C. 1155.

**Source**: 29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, unless otherwise noted.

**Subpart A---General Policy in Rating**

4.1 Essentials of evaluative rating 4.1-1

4.2 Interpretation of examination reports 4.2-1

4.3 Resolution of reasonable doubt 4.3-1

4.6 Evaluation of evidence 4.6-1

4.7 Higher of two evaluations 4.7-1

4.9 Congenital or developmental defects 4.9-1

4.10 Functional impairment 4.10-1

4.13 Effect of change of diagnosis 4.13-1

4.14 Avoidance of pyramiding 4.14-1

4.15 Total disability ratings 4.15-1

4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability

of the individual 4.16-1

4.17 Total disability ratings for pension based on unemployability and

age of the individual 4.17-1

4.17a Misconduct etiology 4.17a-1

4.18 Unemployability 4.18-1

4.19 Age in service-connected claims 4.19-1

4.20 Analogous ratings 4.20-1

4.21 Application of rating schedule 4.21-1

4.22 Rating of disabilities aggravated by active service 4.22-1

4.23 Attitude of rating officers 4.23-1

4.24 Correspondence 4.24-1

4.25 Combined ratings table 4.25-1

4.26 Bilateral factor 4.26-1

4.27 Use of diagnostic code numbers 4.27-1

4.28 Prestabilization rating from date of discharge from service 4.28-1

4.29 Ratings for service-connected disabilities requiring hospital

treatment or observation 4.29-1

4.30 Convalescent ratings 4.30-1

4.31 A no-percent rating 4.31-1

**§4.1 Essentials of evaluative rating.**

This rating schedule is primarily a guide in the evaluation of
disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered
as a result of or incident to military service. The percentage ratings
represent as far as can practicably be determined the average impairment
in earning capacity resulting from such diseases and injuries and their
residual conditions in civil occupations. Generally, the degrees of
disability specified are considered adequate to compensate for
considerable loss of working time from exacerbations or illnesses
proportionate to the severity of the several grades of disability. For
the application of this schedule, accurate and fully descriptive medical
examinations are required, with emphasis upon the limitation of activity
imposed by the disabling condition. Over a period of many years, a
veteran's disability claim may require reratings in accordance with
changes in laws, medical knowledge and his or her physical or mental
condition. It is thus essential, both in the examination and in the
evaluation of disability, that each disability be viewed in relation to
its history.

\[41 FR 11292, Mar. 18, 1976\]
NY F89120

July 29, 2000

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 F89120

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9010

Mr. Tim Sammy

GFT (USA)

650 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor

New York, NY 10019

RE: The tariff classification of a men's knit sweaters from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Sammy:

In your letter, dated June 27, 2000, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.

Style S-311 is a men's sweater constructed from 50 percent cotton, 50
percent silk, knit fabric that measures 6 stitches per two centimeters
counted in the horizontal direction. Style S-311 features a rib knit
crew neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit bottom.

At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber content of
Style S-311. If the fiber content varies from the weight breakdown
indicated in your letter, the HTS classification may differ from the
information indicated below.

The applicable subheading for Style S-311 will be 6110.90.9010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides
for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar
articles, knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: other:
sweaters for men or boy's: subject to cotton restraints. The duty rate
will be 6 percent ad valorem.

Style S-311 falls within textile category designation 345. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.

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 [U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report]{.underline},
an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at
the Customs Web site at www.customs.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 this ruling letter or the control number listed above should
be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise
is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-637-7081.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER

MICHAEL J. COPPS

August 6, 2003

RE: Policy for Licensing Domestic Satellite Earth Stations in the Bush
Communities of Alaska, Report and Order

If you want to see what satellite service means to the rural communities
of Alaska go to a town called Levelock. The earth stations in Levelock
are the primary links with the outside world. Hundreds of miles from any
major city, Levelock's transportation network is a few dirt roads and
its economy is subsistence. All phone traffic outside the town, all
Internet traffic to the school, and the critical telemedicine system at
the health center depend on the satellite links. This is a community
where unemployment is rampant and more than a quarter of the people live
below the poverty level.

I support today's decision. But surely changing the Alaska Bush Policy
is only one of the many initiatives we can be taking here. We have a
pressing responsibility to make sure that our fellow citizens to the far
north are not left behind. And that puts Alaska right in the epicenter
of so many of the initiatives, such as universal service proceedings,
pending before this Commission. We have a lot of work to do to address
Alaska's communications challenges, some of which are unique to that
state. We must always be mindful and vigilant that we do not
unintentionally undermine the ability of rural Alaskans to connect with
the outside world. The best laid plans designed for the urban parts of
the lower 48 States do not always work out quite right for rural and
remote areas.

Finally, let me say how pleased I was to learn of the Chairman's recent
visit to Alaska. I look forward to hearing his comments about his visit
and about today's item.
**§1.966 Scope of waiver decisions.**

\(a\) Decisions will be based on the evidence of record. A hearing may
be held at the request of the claimant or his/her representative. No
expenses incurred by a claimant, his representative, or any witness
incident to a hearing will be paid by the Department of Veterans
Affairs.

\(b\) A regional office Committee may:

\(1\) Waive recovery as to certain persons and decline to waive as to
other persons whose claims are based on the same veteran's service.

\(2\) Waive or decline to waive recovery from specific benefits or
sources, except that:

\(i\) There shall be no waiver of recovery out of insurance of an
indebtedness secured thereby; i.e., an insurance overpayment to an
insured. However, recovery may be waived of any or all of such
indebtedness out of benefits other than insurance then or thereafter
payable to the insured. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501, 5302).

\[39 FR 26400, July 19, 1974, as amended at 44 FR 59907, Oct. 17, 1979;
48 FR 1056, Jan. 10, 1983; 69 FR 62202, Oct. 25, 2004\]
Help Unlock Wilderness Study Areas

**Be a Co-Sponsor of the *Wilderness Study Area Release Act ***

Dear Colleague:

Wilderness Study Areas are intended to be short-lived designations which
close off a specific portion of land to human activity and give the
agencies an opportunity to determine whether to recommend to Congress
the land be officially designated as a permanent Wilderness Area. The
problem is the agencies study, or don't study for all we know, but never
report to Congress. This simply leaves land closed off to human use,
including grazing and timber harvest, without congressional approval.

My bill would automatically release Wilderness Study Area designations,
which are more than 15 years old --- 665 such designations, covering
nearly 23 million acres exist in 18 states, the bulk of which are in the
western U.S., according to the Congressional Research Service. All other
study area designations would end in five years, unless Congress
declares them Wilderness Areas. All areas not declared official
wilderness would revert to multiple-use as defined by the 1960
Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Act.

These agencies must not be allowed to deny the American people access to
public lands, simply by ignoring Congress and my bill will put an end to
that practice.

This bill is almost identical to legislation that Chairman Hansen
introduced in the 106^th^ Congress (H.R. 1500). Join me in
**cosponsoring the *Wilderness Study Area Release Act***. Please contact
Danielle Costantini of my office at 5-2511 to cosponsor or for more
information.

Sincerely,

JOHN T. DOOLITTLE
To: Potential Applicants for NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreements

Subject: Notice of New Requirement for DUNS Number Effective October 1,
2003, plus Advance Notice regarding CCR Registration

**[DUNS]{.underline}**

This notice is to inform you that all applicants must provide a Dun and
Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying
for Federal grants or cooperative agreements on or after October 1,
2003[^1]. This requirement applies to renewals of awards as well as to
prospective new awards.

The DUNS number is a unique nine-digit identification number provided by
Dun & Bradstreet. Each entity, or each distinct physical location of an
entity, must be assigned a DUNS number. Please contact your Sponsored
Research Business office (or equivalent) immediately to determine
whether your organization has already been assigned a DUNS number. If
your organization is not yet registered with DUNS, please provide your
Sponsored Research Business office (or equivalent) with the attached
instructions for obtaining a DUNS number, to ensure that such
registration is initiated as soon as possible. **Beginning October 1,
2003, each application will not be considered complete until a valid
DUNS number is provided by the applicant.**

Although there will also be an exemption mechanism for applicants and
for programs, such exemptions must be granted by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and NASA does not intend to request any
such exemptions.

Please direct any questions to your own Sponsored Research Business
office (or equivalent) or via email to NASA at Suzan.P.Moody@nasa.gov.

**[CCR]{.underline}**

In addition to the DUNS requirement described above, NASA anticipates
that NASA Research Announcements issued during Government Fiscal Year
2004 (FY04) may also require applicants to register at the federal
vendor database called the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to
submitting a proposal. Therefore, if your organization is not currently
registered in the CCR, NASA strongly encourages you to initiate such
registration now, through your Sponsored Research Business office (or
equivalent). Information about the CCR is available at
<http://www.ccr.gov/index.cfm>. NASA will issue the corresponding
regulatory changes during FY04.

[^1]: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued this direction as
    a final policy issuance in the Federal Register, Volume 68, No. 124,
    dated June 27, 2003, pages 38403 to 38405.
**2004 No Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools**

**All Public Middle Schools**

Bernardo Yorba Middle School

5350 Fairmont Boulevard

Yorba Linda, CA 92886-4446

Ph: (714) 970-0650

D. Russell Parks Junior High School

1710 Rosecrans Avenue

Fullerton, CA 92833-1912

Ph: (714) 447-7785

Earl Warren Middle School

155 Stevens Avenue

Solana Beach, CA 92075-2038

Ph: (858) 755-1558

Esparto Middle School

26675 Plainfield Street

Esparto, CA 95627-2192

Ph: (530) 787-4151

Foothill Middle School

2775 Cedro Lane

Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2775

Ph: (925) 939-8600

La Paz Intermediate School

25151 Pradera Drive

Mission Viejo, CA 92691-5210

Ph: (949) 830-1720

Los Cerritos Middle School

2100 Avenida de las Flores

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-1530

Ph: (805) 492-3538

William H. Crocker Middle School

2600 Ralston Avenue

Hillsborough, CA 94010-6544

Ph: (650) 342-6331

William Mendenhall Middle School

1701 El Padro Drive

Livermore, CA 94550-6215

Ph: (925) 606-4731

Summit Middle Charter School

4655 Hanover Avenue

Boulder, CO 80305-6036

Ph: (303) 499-9511

Kittredge Magnet School for High Achievers

2383 North Druid Hills Road

Atlanta, GA 30329-3126

Ph: (678) 874-6602

Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School

12001 Olio Road

Fishers, IN 46038-9799

Ph: (317) 594-4120

Conners Emerson School

11 Eagle Lake Road

Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1001

Ph: (207) 288-3631

Pearl River Central Junior High School

7391 Highway 11

Carriere, MS 39426-7577

Ph: (601) 798-5654

Ava Middle School

507 NE 3rd Street

Ava, MO 65608-0338

Ph: (417) 683-3835

Brittany Hill Middle School

2701 NW 1st Street

Blue Springs, MO 64015-1328

Ph: (816) 224-1700

McKinley Classical Junior Academy

2156 Russell Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63104-2607

Ph: (314) 773-0027

Roosevelt Intermediate School

301 Clark Street

Westfield, NJ 07090-4099

Ph: (908) 789-4560

Rye Middle School

3 Parsons Street

Rye, NY 10580-3896

Ph: (914) 967-6100

The Mott Hall School IS 223

71 Convent Avenue

New York, NY 10027-7556

Ph: (212) 927-9466

Turtle Hook Middle School

975 Jerusalem Avenue

Uniondale, NY 11553-3099

Ph: (516) 918-1300

Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School

5904 North Villa Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73112-7157

Ph: (405) 843-0888

Deer Creek Middle School

6025 NW 206th Street

Edmond, OK 73003-9314

Ph: (405) 348-6100

Shawnee Middle School Bodard Campus

4300 North Union

Shawnee, OK 74804-1418

Ph: (405) 275-3554

Archie R. Cole Middle School

100 Cedar Avenue

East Greenwich, RI 02818-3125

Ph: (401) 886-3260

Grassland Middle School

2390 Hillsboro Road

Franklin, TN 37069-6232

Ph: (615) 472-4500

Woodward Middle School

9125 Sportsman Club Road Northeast

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2999

Ph: (206) 842-4787

Suncrest Middle School

360 Baldwin Street

Morgantown, WV 26505-3299

Ph: (304) 291-9335

River Ridge Middle School

545 Mill Street

Bloomington, WI 53804-0097

Ph: (608) 994-2711

Pinedale Middle School

227 East Hennick Street

Pinedale, WY 82941-0549

Ph: (307) 367-2821
Consumables/Peripherals Number range CHAPTERRequirements

This specification indicates DOI's minimum requirements for
Consumables/Peripherals.

**Magnetic Media**

-   1/2\" Cartridge (3480,3490,3590)

-   1/4\" Data Cartridge

-   Audio & Video Tape

-   CDR / DVD -

-   Digital Linear Tape(DLT) / ADR

-   Diskette

-   Flash Drives / jump drives -- 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB

-   Helical Scan Cartridge (4mm & 8mm)

-   Optical Disk

-   Zip Disk / Jazz Disk / Ditto

**Peripherals and Accessories**

-   Toner Cartridges

-   Mice -- USB and PS2; basic / wheel ; optical;

-   Keyboards -- PS2 / USB; basic, 104, ergonomic; with smart card
    reader embedded, wireless

-   Smart card readers -- USB / PCMCIA

-   Surge protector power strips / power plug

-   UPS

-   Gel wrist pad -- mouse pad rest

-   Zip drives 100/250/750 -- entire line of Iomega external hard drives

-   Jazz Drives

-   Monitor Arms

-   Laptop Carrying Cases

[General]{.underline}:

1.  Package shall include all new parts in sealed containers.
    Refurbished, used, or returned parts are not acceptable, except for
    refurbished Toner Cartridges that follow strict quality control
    procedures/processes.

[Environmental:]{.underline}

2.  Where appropriate Greening and United States EPA Energy Star
    compliance products and packaging should be used.

[Warranty:]{.underline}

3.  All hardware components associated with this contract shall come
    with a manufacturer's warranty.

4.  The online/offline ordering sites/forms will clearly indicate that
    the refurbished Toner Cartridges are refurbished, not brand new. All
    refurbished supplies will adhere to all new manufacturers'
    specifications and warranty requirements. If a refurbished item
    causes damage to warranted equipment, the vendor will cover all
    non-warranty costs to bring the equipment to a warranted state.

5.  The vendor shall provide adequate phone support for vendor supplied
    products.

[Delivery:]{.underline}

6.  The Hardware components will be delivered to multiple sites in
    quantities as specified by the Government at the time of purchase.

7.  The vendor shall provide an option for next day shipping.

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

> **8. For orders equal or exceeding \$100.00 the shipping terms shall
> be FOB Destination (i.e. shipping cost included in order's price). For
> orders equal or less tha \$99.00 the shipping terms shall be FOB
> Origin (i.e. shipping cost in addition to orders price).**
ASSESSMENT OF OVERALL DATA QUALITY AND COMPLETENESS

*ALABAMA* 1999 TABLES

Nine tables for each State show the use of mental health and other
services by Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health diagnoses in 1999.
Enrollment and claims data from the Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX)
files from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are the
source for these analyses. Because Medicaid programs differ across the
States, and because administrative data vary in completeness and
quality, caveats about the State's data should be considered in
interpreting the information contained in these tables.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Alabama Data Comments**
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Diagnosis Codes:** Diagnosis coding on claims was relatively
  complete.

  **Enrollment:** Enrollment was not consistently reported across months
  within each quarter. Since we excluded services provided during months
  where no enrollment was reported, these tables may understate
  utilization and expenditures.

  **Inpatient Days:** Alabama's inpatient crossover claims rarely
  included covered days. This causes inpatient hospital stays for groups
  of Medicaid beneficiaries that include a high proportion of dual
  eligibles (most aged and many disabled beneficiaries) to average "0"
  days in length, and explains the other low numbers that appear for some
  groups on Table 4.
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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NTIA Report 93-299

Comparison of Wideband Propagation in the 902-928 and 1850-1990 MHz
Bands in Various Macrocellular Environments

September 1993

Jeffery A. Wepman, J. Randy Hoffman, Lynette H. Loew, and Vincent S.
Lawrence

**Abstract:** Impulse response measurements were taken simultaneously in
both the 902-928 and 1850-1990 MHz bands using a wideband measurement
system consisting of a fixed transmitter and a mobile receiver. Four
different macrocells representing typical semi-rural, suburban, urban,
and urban high-rise environments were used for the measurements.
Vertically polarized transmit and receive antennas were used for all
cell; circularly polarized transmit antennas were also used in the
suburban and urban high-rise cells. RMS delay spread, correlation
bandwidth, and various other multipath power statistics were used to
characterize the wideband propagation and to provide a comparison
between the two frequency bands, the two transmit antenna polarizations,
and the different cell environments. Major differences were not seen in
the propagation behavior between the two frequency bands. The urban
high-rise cell exhibited the most multipath, showing more delayed
signals having higher power and longer delays than in the other cells.
An improvement in propagation (less multipath) was seen when using the
circularly polarized transmit antennas instead of the vertically
polarized ones for 1920 MHz.

**Keywords:** coherence bandwidth; correlation bandwidth; impulse
response measurements; PCS; Personal Communication Services; power delay
profiles; RMS delay spread; wideband measurements

Entire Report

For technical information concerning this report, contact:

Jeffery Wepman, Electronics Engineer

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences

Voice: (303) 497-3165

E-mail: jwepman@its.bldrdoc.gov
> ![](media/image1.png) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

PO BOX 409

DARBY, MT 59829

October 10, 2003

# [CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORT]{.underline}

**West Fork Bitterroot River Road (along Painted Rocks Lake) MT PFH
66-1(3)**

#### Accomplishments through October 10, 2003:

Placement of base aggregate is basically completed. The guardrail has
started and is proceeding. All culverts are completed other then minor
items and painting.

**Future activities planned for the project:**

Work will continue on approach roads and culverts. Punching of guardrail
posts will also continue. Paving will start after all guardrail posts
are installed, weather permitting.

**Other news of note:**

Pumco, Inc. current work schedule is 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday thru
Friday, **and 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday. They will be installing
guardrail and other minor items of work on Columbus Day, Monday, October
13. There will be no road closures on Saturday or Columbus Day, only
flaggers and pilot cars.** Work will continue through October of this
year due to the new Slate Creek culvert being installed. Work is still
scheduled to be completed this year.

As a reminder the road open/closure schedule is as follows:

> 7:00 pm to 8:00 am Open Road
>
> 8:00 am to 10:00 am Road Closure Permitted
>
> 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Open Road
>
> 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Road Closure Permitted
>
> 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Open Road
>
> 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Road Closure Permitted

**During Open Road periods expect short delays for flaggers and/or pilot
car.** Please be watchful of the flaggers and be prepared to stop, and
follow the flagger's directions and follow the pilot car for your own
safety as well as the safety of the workers.

Please refer your questions, comments, or concerns to Todd Butikofer at
(406) 821-9932 Drive Safe!

> ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="1.2472222222222222in"
> height="0.7111111111111111in"}
**Dennis C. Allen**

2005 FCC SATELLITE FORUM

Presenters Bios

Session 4 -- Satellite Portability

Name: Dennis Allen

Entity: GlobalstarUSA LLC.\
Title: Senior Vice President of Sales

Dennis C. Allen is the Senior Vice President of Sales of Globalstar
LLC., the leader in providing affordable, dependable high quality
satellite voice and data service across the United States and to over
120 countries worldwide that help people and businesses realize their
full potential. Globalstar has an established network of over 340
distribution locations across North America, featuring a combination of
wireless carrier outlets, satellite and two-way radio specialty
communications dealers, and distributors with a specific vertical market
focus. Dennis Allen became a member of the Globalstar executive team in
June 2004. He is responsible for the company\'s sales in the United
States, Caribbean and International marketplace. Dennis also oversees
the management and development of the agent distribution network for
these markets

Dennis Allen has an extensive background in sales, marketing and
management. He began his sales career over 25 years ago as an Account
Executive with IBM Corporation. He left IBM to open his first office
machines/products/telecom services dealerships in Mississippi, Arkansas
and Florida.

Prior to joining Globalstar, Dennis Allen co-founded a Competitive Local
Exchange Carrier (CLEC) in Florida in 1998 where he served as Executive
Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He also served as Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for Xspedius Communications, a Thermo
Capital Company.

Under Dennis's leadership, Globalstar's sales mission has been to
continually advance and improve on the quality of services and to
increase the products' features provided.

Dennis's dedication to philanthropy resulted in Globalstar responding to
the emergency communications needs of those hit hardest during the
hurricane crisis in Florida where over 150 Globalstar Phones were
delivered to FEMA .
**[At CESTM...]{.underline}**

Nano Café (Sandwiches/Deli/Soup in Nano South Building - enter through
side door)

**[Stuyvesant Plaza\...]{.underline}**

<http://www.stuyvesantplaza.com/eateries.htm>

Bruegger\'s Bagel Bakery (518) 482-3579

EATS Gourmet Marketplace (518) 453-3287

(A unique food store specializing in store made entrees and salads,
small and locally produced cheeses, meats and sweets, as well as
artesian charcuterie, pantry staples, hard to find spices & salts, and
gifts for food lovers everywhere)

TGI Friday\'s (518) 489-1661

Mangia Pizza & Pasta (518) 482-8000

(Sit down causal Italian dinning)

Provence (518) 689-7777

(Traditional southern French and Mediterranean cuisine with a
contemporary touch served in an elegant, country French setting)

Peaches Café (518) 482-3677

Starbucks Coffee (518) 489-1064

Londonderry Cafe (518) 489-4288

**[Wolf Road\...]{.underline}**

Applebees Outside Entrance, Colonie Center Mall

Bucca D' Beppa *44 Wolf Road (Family Style Italian)*

Cheesecake Factory, Colonie Center Mall (518) 453-2500

(Reservation a good idea between 5-8:30pm)

Calaway Grill (518) 869-9976

Firkin Fox (English Style Pub fare -- Including Fish & Chips)

112 Wolf Road (518) 453-2369

Olive Garden 178 Wolf Road (518) 458-8676

Outback Steak House 145 Wolf Road (518) 482-4863

Real Seafood Co. 195 Wolf Road (518) 458-2068

Red Lobster 170 Wolf Road (518) 459-1040

Romanos Macaroni Grill (518) 446-9190

Ninety-Nine Restaurant 107 Wolf Road (518) 446-9909

*Plus, numerous fast food establishments.*

[**Crossgates Mall**]{.underline}

HOULIHAN\'S near Lord & Taylor (518) 869-8077

RUBY TUESDAY\'S, (518) 452-1352

FOOD-COURT (fast food-second floor)

**[U/Albany Campus Center]{.underline}**

Zep\'s Sub Shop

Sabarro Italian

Wendys Hamburgers

Cafeteria
# CONSTRUCTED WETLAND

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

![](media/image1.jpeg){width="6.010416666666667in"
height="3.1041666666666665in"}**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation
Service―Practice Code 656**

### CONSTRUCTED WETLAND

A constructed wetland is an artificial ecosystem consisting of a shallow
basin established with hydrophytic vegetation that is constructed to
intersect and treat the flow of a waste stream or contaminated runoff.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION

Constructed wetlands are used to treat wastewater and contaminated
runoff from agricultural processing, livestock, and aquaculture
facilities or for improving the quality of storm water or other water
flows lacking specific water quality discharge criteria.

For the constructed wetland to work properly, inlet control is provided
to prevent debris from entering the wetland, and outlet control is
provided to maintain appropriate water depths for wetland vegetation and
the design hydraulic retention time.

The constructing wetland is a discharging practice, and therefore, the
discharge must either be captured elsewhere in the wastewater treatment\
system or discharged to the ecosystem in a manner consistent with
discharge permit requirements.

Wetland plants are established that are suitable for local climatic
conditions and tolerant of the contaminated flow the wetland is designed
to attenuate. Invasive of nonnative species that could become a problem
in the native habitat are not used.

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

A constructed wetland is commonly planned as part of a Conservation
Management System with Waste Storage Facility (313), Waste Utilization
(633), Critical Area Planting (342), Nutrient Management (590),
Solid/Liquid Separation Facility (632), and other conservation
practices.

For further information, refer to the practice standard in the local
Field Office Technical Guide and associated job sheets.
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height="1.457638888888889in"}

Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498

Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384

**SCHAFER ANNOUNCES \$547 MILLION FOR 232 RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS**

***USDA Investments To Fund Projects in Towns Nationwide***

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, August 15, 2008 --- Agriculture Secretary Ed
Schafer today announced the investment of \$547 million in loans and
grants to provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment
systems for rural towns and communities.

"A majority of this investment in rural infrastructure systems is the
result of USDA moving the 2008 farm bill funding out to communities in a
timely manner," Schafer said during a visit to the USDA Service Center
here today. "Having safe and reliable water and sewer services is vital
to the health of rural communities."

In South Dakota, Southern Black Hills Water System, Inc. located in Oral
will receive \$4,517,000 to construct a new rural water system to
include distribution lines, pump stations and water storage tanks. In
conjunction with the Farm Bill announcements, Big Sioux Community Water
System, Inc. located in Egan was awarded \$2,670,000 from regular water
and waste disposal direct loan funds.

Loans and grants are being awarded to rural communities in 46 states and
Puerto Rico through USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental
Program. The 2008 farm bill, also known as the Food, Conservation and
Energy Act of 2008, provides \$357 million to local communities for
water and wastewater projects. Another \$190 million is being
distributed as part of the 2008 budget.

Funding of each project is contingent upon the recipient meeting the
requirements of the loan or grant agreement. For a complete list of
recipients, go to:
**[[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/newsroom/2008/FBWWFR-List.pdf]{.underline}](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/newsroom/2008/FBWWFR-List.pdf).**

USDA Rural Development's mission is to increase economic opportunity and
improve the quality of life for rural residents. Rural Development has
invested more than \$90 billion since 2001 for equity and technical
assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business
development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. More
than 1.7 million jobs have been created or saved through these
investments. Further information on rural programs is available at a
local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA Rural
Development's web site at
[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/).

\#
Hawai\`i Island Festival

Investiture of the Royal Court

August 30, 2008, 10:30am

at Pu\`uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Mo'i Kane

Shannon Kamuelakapunahele Aveiro Sr. was born at Honoka'a Hospital to
Norma Joan Keomalu Kaniho and Louis Aveiro Jr. My family roots come from
Waipi'o Valley, Ka'u on mom's side and Kawaihae Uka, Portugal on dad's
side. I am proud to be of Hawaiian, Chinese, and Portuguese blood.

Raised and brought up in good old Waimea town with its paniolo
traditions and lifestyle, along with farming... a time when we'd jump on
a horse and ride where ever and whenever we wanted. When the work was
done you either went to the ocean or up to the mountain. A special time
when everyone knew each other and it was ALL ok.

First graduating preschool class at Auntie Thelma Lindsey's preschool.
Attended H.P.A. , graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, and
attended B.Y.U. Provo, Utah.

My loving ohana --my wife Liana Lei'ilima Kana'iaupuni Aveiro (Mo'i
Wahine) and blessed with 4 children -- 2 girls, 2 boys and 2 wonderful
grandsons.

I am employed by Kai Pono Builders and have worked in many areas of the
construction industry for 20 plus years.

I have a great love and respect for Waimea being brought up in the days
of ranch living with respect for all of our natural resources including
hunting, fishing, farming, and was very fortunate to learn the old
traditions and values that once was the way of life in our community.
Malama our Ohana, the land and sea, one another and mahalo to our
heavenly father.

Mo'i Wahine

Mo'i wahine -- Liana Lei'ilima Kana'iaupuni Aveiro born in Honolulu,
Hawaii to parents Muriel Ilima Souza and Elmer Ka'ohunoelani with family
roots from Kaua'i, Kawaihae Uka, Niuli'i Kohala, O'ahu and Portugal. I
am Hawaiian.

My ohana --Met a cowboy/city boy from Waimea and married him, husband
Shannon K. Aveiro Sr. (Mo'i Kane), blessed with 4 awesome children 2
girls and 2 boys. Our boys will also be participating in our 2008 court,
Shannon Kamuela Kapunahele Jr., Kapena Ke'oli'oli'inawaiwai'okekai
Kana'iaupuni Aveiro. We also have 2 wonderful grandsons.

Attended Hawaiian Mission Schools, graduated from Kamehameha Schools
Kapalama. Attended L.C.C. and Certified from Travel Institute of the
Pacific.

Previously employed by Kamehameha KEEP Honolulu and Kohala as PTT.
Presently employed by DOE Waimea Elementary School as Part time teacher.

Graduated Kumu Hula -- from lineage of hula master Maiki Aiu Lake by
Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, Halau Hula Ka No'eau/Hawaii Arts Ensemble.

I have been instructing hula at our Waimea Halau since 2001. I have
fortunately had the opportunity to travel to Taiwan, New England States,
and a few other states to share hula and our Hawaiian Culture.

Hula is life! Practice Love, Respect, Honor, then PASS IT ALL ON!

Mahalo Ke Akua for all of these blessings.