BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
**Petition for Exemption from Experimental Exhibition Airworthiness
Operating Limitation for Towing**

**Exemption petition provision under 14 CFR Part 11.81**

> \(a\) Name: Darren C. Tidwell

Mailing Address: 257 S. 10450 E.\
Huntsville, UT 84317

Home: 801-745-0082

Work: 435-863-8447

Fax: 435-863-8488

Cell: 801-391-5671

e-mail: <darren.tidwell@atk.com>

> \(b\) Order 8130-2F para 161.b.44 prescribes an operating limitation
> for experimental exhibition aircraft to not be used for towing or
> parachute jumping.

(c) Requesting the removal of operating limitation preventing towing for
    aircraft N237Z.

(d) The purpose of the experimental exhibition category of aircraft is
    to allow the features and capabilities of unique antique or foreign
    aircraft to be displayed to the public to promote interest in
    aviation. The Zlin Z-37 (Z-137) was produced in the Czech Republic
    as an agricultural spray aircraft. Due to its power, flight
    characteristics, and rough field operating capabilities it was
    quickly adapted to glider towing operations throughout Europe. It
    has become the premier tow aircraft use at the World Soaring
    Championships. The aircraft under petition is a unique two seat
    version (only two were built). It would be of great interest and
    benefit to aviation enthusiast and particularly the soaring
    community to demonstrate the capabilities of this wonderful tow
    aircraft in the United States.

(e) With the powerful and reliable Walter turbine engine, sturdy
    airframe, and the ideal flight characteristics (L/D max virtually
    the same as a glider) of the Z-37 the risk to the public would be
    far less than it is with the majority of less capable tow aircraft
    currently in use in the United States. Additionally, the Z-37 has an
    extensive history of safe operations as a tow aircraft in Europe.
    The tandem cockpit provides additional safety in allowing the
    required tow training to be performed in this aircraft.

(f) Summary:

> 1\. Order 8130-2F para 161.b.44 prescribes an operating limitation for
> experimental exhibition aircraft to not be used for towing or
> parachute jumping.

2.  This petition is to exempt N237Z from the towing operating
    limitation

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(g) No additional information added at this time.

(h) Exemption outside the U.S. not requested at this time.
**National Irrigation Water Quality Program**\
U.S. Department of the Interior

Physical, Chemical, and Biological Data for Detailed Study of Irrigation
Drainage in the Klamath Basin, California and Oregon, 1990-92

Dorene E. MacCoy

ABSTRACT

Physical, chemical, and biological data were collected between 1990 and
1992 as part of a detailed study by the U.S. Department of the Interior
of the effects of irrigation drainage on aquatic resources in the
Klamath Basin of California and Oregon. Most of the sites for data
collection were in and around the upper and lower sump of Tule Lake, in
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and along major drains in Lower
Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.

The physical and chemical data consist of particle-size determinations
and concentrations of carbon, arsenic, mercury, and chlorophenoxy acid,
organochlorine, organophosphate, and carbamate pesticides in bottom
sediment; and concentrations of organophosphate, carbamate and
pyrethroid pesticides, major and trace inorganic constituents, nitrogen,
phosphorus, and organic carbon in water. Continuous dissolved oxygen,
pH, specific conductance, and temperature data from selected sites\
in 1991 and 1992 are presented in graphical form to summarize the diel
water-quality conditions. The biological data consist of concentrations
of inorganic constituents and organochlorine pesticides in tissue,
invertebrate and fish surveys, fish health surveys, frog call surveys,
eggshell thickness of avian eggs, and in-situ and laboratory toxicity
bioassay data collected in 1991 and 1992 using aquatic bacteria, plants,
invertebrates, fish, frog, and bird species as test organisms.
NY F84075

April 11, 2000

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 F84075

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3050

Mr. Tim Sammy

GFT (USA).

650 5th Avenue, 23rd Floor

New York, NY 10019

RE: The tariff classification of a men\'s knit pullover from Italy

Dear Mr. Sammy:

In your letter dated March 6, 2000, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. As requested, the sample will be returned.

Style F-215 is a men\'s pullover garment constructed from 50 percent
cotton, 50 percent acrylic, finely knit fabric that is napped on the
inside surface. The fabric measures 24 stitches per 2 centimeters
counted in the horizontal direction. Style F-215 features a crossover
V-neckline with a spread collar; long, hemmed sleeves; and a straight,
hemmed bottom.

At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber content of
Style F-215. 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 F-215 will be 6110.30.3050,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides
for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar
articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other:
other: men\'s or boys\'. The duty rate will be 32.9 percent ad valorem.

Style F-215 falls within textile category designation 638. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Italy are not
subject to a visa requirement or 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 indicated above
should be attached to 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 212-466-5877.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**DA 08-1684**

**July 17, 2008**

**NOTICE OF DOMESTIC SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED**

WC Docket No. 08-88

The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has granted the application
listed in this notice pursuant to the Commission's streamlined
procedures for domestic section 214 transfer of control applications, 47
C.F.R. § 63.03. The Bureau has determined that grant of this application
serves the public interest.[^1] For purposes of computation of time when
filing a petition for reconsideration or application for review, or for
judicial review of the Commission's decision, the date of "public
notice" shall be the release date of this notice.[^2]

1.  Domestic Section 214 Application Filed for the Transfer of Control
    of SNIP LINK, L.L.C. to Ira D. Riklis, WC Docket No. 08-88, Public
    Notice, DA 08-1421 (rel. June 16, 2008).

**Effective Grant Date: July 17, 2008**

For further information, please contact Myrva Charles at 202 / 418-1506
or Alex Johns at 202 / 418-1167, Competition Policy Division, Wireline
Competition Bureau.

**--** FCC **--**

[^1]: *Implementation of Further Streamlining Measures for Domestic
    Section 214 Authorizations*, CC Docket No. 01-150, Report and Order,
    17 FCC Rcd 5517, 5529, para. 22 (2002).

[^2]: *Id.*; *see* 47 C.F.R. § 1.4 (Computation of time).
**Coordination Task Force Charge and Principles of Operation**

*Charge*: Develop a strategy document for collaborative efforts of the
Waterbird Conservation Council, WHSRN/RHRAP Hemispheric Council and
other initiatives for avian and habitat conservation in aquatic
ecosystems throughout the Americas and associated oceans. The following
aspects, among others, should be analized: 1) collaborative resource
management, 2) collaborative research, 3) collaborative
communication/education/training, 4) collaborative policy development,
and 5) collaborative fund-raising. The Task Force will also recommend a
process for coordination. The Task Force will be dissolved upon
acceptance of the document by the Councils.

*Principles of Operation*:

1.  Representation

    a.  the Task Force will consist of representants of the WHSRN and
        the WCC, and will be geographically balanced.

    b.  the Task Force will consult with the steering bodies of other
        organizations whose mission includes international conservation
        of birds and habitats (e.g. RAMSAR; Convention on Migratory
        Species; Wetlands International). Additional organizations will
        be identified by the Task Force as required.

    c.  we recommend task force be co-chaired by reps from WHSRN and
        WCC.

2.  Operation

    a.  Inclusiveness---requests for input from relevant entities; wall
        of ideas

    b.  Transparency---regular communications to all entities; reps have
        communications responsibilities

    c.  Validity---utilizes science-based information contained in
        regional waterbird conservation plans and country reports;
        utilizes other technical information available from key
        partners; utilizes partner entities' strategic plans

    d.  Timeliness---accomplishes tasks in a short timeline (see below);
        identifies short-term and long-term opportunities for
        results-oriented collaboration with partners

3.  Timeline

    a.  3 months---recruitment and workplan

    b.  6 months---strategy outline

    c.  12 months---strategy draft
**DFAS Contacts for Identifying Checks**

The Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) has identified the
following contacts if a child support office or state disbursement unit
(SDU) has a problem identifying a DFAS child support payment:

Air Force (active and reserve and some civilian employees paid from
DFAS-Denver)

Denver, CO

Harry Miller or Cindy Cowan

\(303\) 676-7211 (active and reserve); (303) 676-1284 (civilian
employees)

Marine Corps (active and reserve)

Kansas City, MO

Paula Flickinger or Carole Smith (816) 926-7011

\[Contact for setting up EFT/EDI with Marines: Tom Reedy

\(816\) 926 7281\]

Army (active and reserve)

Indianapolis, IN

Ann Mader (or Sheila)

\(317\) 510-0585

Navy (active and reserve, all retired military service personnel, and
civilian employees paid by checks issued from DFAS-Cleveland)

Cleveland, OH

Linda Gratz

\(216\) 522-3417

Coast Guard

Steve Maupin

\(785\) 357-3505

smaupin@hrsic.uscg.mil

**DFAS Customer Service Line for Garnishment Questions: (216) 522-5301**
\-\-\-\--Original Message\-\-\-\--

From: HOCKER, TAMI R. (JSC-OB) \<tami.r.hocker1@jsc.nasa.gov\>

To: BEVERLY, DAVID \<david.w.beverly1@jsc.nasa.gov\>; Brad Cothran

\<bradley.r.cothran@boeing.com\>; Carmen Moore
\<carmen.c.moore@boeing.com\>;

Carol McDonald \<Carol.McDonald@SW.Boeing.com\>; Chester Vaughan

\<chester.a.vaughan@boeing.com\>; CHOBAN, PETER

\<peter.s.choban1@jsc.nasa.gov\>; Chuck DuSold
\<charles.dusold@SW.Boeing.com\>;

COLEMAN, CAROLYN \<carolyn.r.coleman1@jsc.nasa.gov\>; Craig Mueller

\<craig.t.mueller@aero.org\>; Curt Mainard
\<curt.w.mainard@boeing.com\>; David

Gastelum \<david.p.gastelum@boeing.com\>; David Gill

\<david.j.gill2@boeing.com\>; Derek Collins
\<derek.j.collins1@jsc.nasa.gov\>;

DILLON, WILLIAM \<william.f.dillon1@jsc.nasa.gov\>; Ernie Banks

\<marvin.e.banks-jr@boeing.com+\>; Gary Bickel
\<gary.bickel@boeing.com\>;

Gregory Vincent \<greg.vincent@SW.Boeing.com\>; Henning Leidecker

\<me@leidecker.gsfc.nasa.gov\>; Jeannette Plante \<jplante@swales.com\>;
Jie Li

\<lieli@lucent.com\>; John Kolasinski \<john.kolasinski@gsfc.nasa.gov\>;
Louto

Braquet, Jr. \<louto.braquet@SW.Boeing.com\>; Martin Seifert

\<mfseifert@lucent.com\>; Max Vallejo \<max.a.vallejo@boeing.com\>;
Peter

Muegglen \<peter.h.muegglen@boeing.com\>; PILOLA, PATRICK

\<patrick.s.pilola1@jsc.nasa.gov\>; Ray Prestridge
\<ray.prestridge@lmco.com\>;

Robert Blakley \<rblakley@lucent.com\>; Rufus Overlander

\<rufus.overlander@SW.Boeing.com\>; Steven Carpenter

\<steven.w.carpenter@boeing.com\>; TALLMAN, CURT G. (X500)

\<curt.g.tallman1@jsc.nasa.gov\>; Tim Cash \<timothy.j.cash@boeing.com\>

Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 5:54 PM

Subject: Fiber Optic Minutes from T.I.M.

\>Attached are the minutes from the Fiber Optic TIM held in February. I
have

\>also attached, at the end of the minutes, the presentation which Paul
Geery

\>and David Gill presented to the DCB for Forward Action Information
dated

\>2/23/2000.

\>

\> \<\<Attendees.doc\>\> \<\<FiberOpt321.pdf\>\>

\>

\>Please contact me if you have any problems reading or downloading the
files.

\>

\>

\>Thank you all for your patience and Henning and Brad for your
contributions.

\>

\>Tami R. Hocker

\>International Space Station

\>Mail Code/OB5-Mun

\>281/244-8585

\>

\>

\>

\>

\>
N029298

June 26, 2008

CLA-2-44:RR:E:NC:2:230

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 4420.90.8000

Mr. Troy D. Crago

Atico International USA, Inc.

501 South Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

RE: The tariff classification of a wooden card holder with a pencil
sharpener from China

Dear Mr. Crago:

In your letter dated May 27, 2008 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.

The ruling was requested on a household article identified as a
"Christmas Card Holder with Pencil Sharpener," item \# A072JA00201. A
photograph of the product and product specifications were submitted.

The product consists of a standing card holder with a pencil sharpener
in the base. It measures approximately 2" x 1.5" x 4" high. Two designs
of the product, a reindeer and a Santa, are shown. The upper portion of
the product consists of a clip composed of wooden side grasps in the
shape of a reindeer's or Santa's head and an iron spring. The bottom
portion of the product consists of a round wooden base that supports the
clip and that houses a basic pencil sharpener.

The product is a composite good composed of different materials and
components. Composite goods are classifiable according to the material
or component that imparts the essential character of the product. A
component material breakdown by weight, in the product specifications
submitted, states that wood comprises 75 percent of the product. The
wood also plays an important role in the card holder function, which is
the featured and most prominent aspect of the product. The pencil
sharpener is a hidden secondary feature. Therefore, we believe that the
wood imparts the essential character of this product.

You state that this product will be sold by your retail store clients
during and for the Christmas holiday season. However, the product is not
classifiable as a festive article, since it is a utilitarian article.

The applicable subheading for the wooden card holder with a pencil
sharpener, item \# A072JA00201, will be 4420.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for wooden
articles of furniture not falling within chapter 94. The rate of duty
will be 3.2 percent ad valorem.

Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change.
The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are
provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.

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

A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Paul Garretto at 646-733-3035.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
**GUIDELINES FOR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS**

To the Applicant: Provide your recommenders with a copy of this
guideline and a stamped envelope addressed to Congressman Ander
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recommendation letters must be postmarked by October 23, 2009.

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is to provide a college education and military training to prepare young
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application will be considered incomplete and s/he will not be eligible
for a nomination.

Please begin your letter by stating the applicant's name and how long
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list of attributes that should be discussed in your letter of
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Please be sure to include your printed/typed name, your position or
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## Request RC&D Assistance

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For more information, please contact the Giziibii RC&D office at (218)
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Women's Equality Day

By Isaac King

In 1971 the U.S. Congress designated August 26th as "Women's Equality
Day." This was done to observe the passage of the 19^th^ Amendment to
the Constitution which took place on August 26, 1920. The 19^th^
Amendment granted women living in the U.S. the right to vote. Today we
celebrate Women's Equality Day to commemorate the positive changes that
women have made across the world. Women can truly be proud of the legacy
and tradition of the Women's Rights Movement.

The long struggle for women's rights started in Seneca Falls, New York
in 1847. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucre Mott organized a two day
convention to discuss the social, civil, and religious issues that many
women were dealing with during that time. The event was later named "The
Rights Convention." During this two day convention, the women came up
with the "Declaration of Sentiments" which outlined the priorities and
concerns of the women in attendance. The women's right to vote was one
of the most important issues to come out of the convention and formally
began the women's suffrage movement. The Rights Convention inspired
millions of women and men across the country to join the women's
suffrage movement. After 73 years of persevering obstacles, women were
finally given the right to vote when the U.S. Congress passed the 19^th^
Amendment.

Today, women are at the forefront of our society and are leading the
world into the 21st century. From politics, business, religion, and
science, women have made tremendous strides to prove they are capable of
handling leadership roles just as well as men. Today, women and men of
our generation are living the legacy established by these revolutionary
women. Through hard work and determination, women finally gained their
equal rights and conquered overwhelming odds through a united and
peaceful revolution---a revolution which continues to have a strong
impact upon our country and our people. Let's take time out and reflect
on some of the many achievements that women have accomplished.
**Corporate Office:** ![](media/image1.jpeg){width="4.23125in"
height="0.7513888888888889in"} **Charter Sales Office:**

**7920 Gainsford Court Bristow, VA 20136 P.O. Box 400 Bethany Beach, DE
19930**

**Phone: (703)392-TOUR Fax: (703)392-6567 Phone: (800)322-7733 Fax:
(888)539-5207**

May 22, 2008

> Mr. James S. Simpson, Administrator
>
> Federal Transit Administration
>
> Regulations.gov Docket FTA 2007-0022-0046
>
> Dear Administrator Simpson,
>
> New World Tours, Inc. USDOT 604665 is a private charter operator
> registered with the Federal Transit Administration and serving the
> area including the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (Wolf
> Trap). We are willing and able to provide charter service between Wolf
> Trap and the West Falls Church Metrorail Station for the concert
> season as presented in Docket FTA 2007-0022-0046. Unfortunately, we
> were not one of the three private carriers to receive notice from
> WMATA to perform the described service as we have available resources.
>
> We understand the situation described by WMATA and Wolf Trap regarding
> the short notice for the Filene Center 2008 season. However, if WMATA
> is unable to legally perform the service this season, we would like to
> express our desire to provide Wolf Trap with service during the
> remainder of the 2008 concert season. It is our desire to work
> diligently with WMATA and Wolf Trap to create a smooth transition to
> private charter service for 2008 and beyond.
>
> If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
> (703) 392-8687.
>
> Regards,
>
> David Bolen
>
> David Bolen
>
> President
>
> New World Tours, Inc.
>
> ![](media/image2.png){width="2.2423611111111112in"
> height="0.8708333333333333in"}

**www.newworldtours.com**
![](media/image1.wmf){width="2.015972222222222in"
height="3.03125in"}Lisa A. Akers

Director

Federal Systems Integration and Management Center

Office of Assisted Acquisition Services

Federal Acquisition Service

Lisa A. Akers is the Director of FEDSIM, a National Program within the
Assisted Acquisition Services of the Federal Acquisition Service, GSA.
Annually, FEDSIM acquires and manages over \$1.4B worth of Information
Technology and Professional Services projects on behalf of other federal
government agencies. FEDSIM began doing Performance Based Acquisitions
in December 2000 and has since awarded and managed over \$4.8B in
Performance Based Acquisitions. Prior to be named FEDSIM Director in
October 2003, Ms. Akers was the Deputy Director and responsible for
strategic planning, information technology, training, knowledge
management, and other corporate infrastructure. Ms. Akers was the
project manager and technical evaluation chair for the GSA Millennia
Government Wide Access Contract valued at \$25B and awarded in April
1999. Ms. Akers acted in an advisory role in the Alliant and Alliant
Small Business Acquisitions.

Prior to joining the federal government, Ms Akers worked for Support
Services, Inc implementing medical computer systems, for a medical
professional liability insurance brokerage, and for Thomas Jefferson
University doing neurosurgery and red blood cell enzymology research.
Ms. Akers received her B.S., Microbiology from Pennsylvania State
University in 1983 and received her M.S., Information Technology Systems
from George Washington University in 1998. In September 2005, Ms. Akers
became certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by Project
Management Institute (PMI).

Ms. Akers served as AFFIRM secretary in 2003. She has served on
conference planning boards for Digital Government and the Project
Management Summit. She is currently a government co-chair for the
Industry Advisory Council's Voyagers program developing future leaders
in government and industry after serving as a government vice-chair in
2006.
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| Sub   | **[ACTION]{.underline}:**       | D    | November 7, 2001   |
| ject: | Issuance of Special Flight      | ate: |                    |
|       | Authorizations for Non-U.S.     |      |                    |
|       | Registered Civil Aircraft       |      |                    |
+-------+---------------------------------+------+--------------------+
| From: | Division Manager, AAL‑200       | R    | Brian E. Staurseth |
|       |                                 | eply |                    |
|       |                                 | to   | 907-271-6543       |
|       |                                 |      |                    |
|       |                                 | A    | FAX: 907-271-1665  |
|       |                                 | ttn. |                    |
|       |                                 | of:  |                    |
+-------+---------------------------------+------+--------------------+
| To:   | Manager, Fairbanks Flight       |      |                    |
|       | Standards District Office       |      |                    |
|       |                                 |      |                    |
|       | Manager, Anchorage Flight       |      |                    |
|       | Standards District Office       |      |                    |
|       |                                 |      |                    |
|       | Manager, Juneau Flight          |      |                    |
|       | Standards District Office.      |      |                    |
+-------+---------------------------------+------+--------------------+

**Background:** In accordance with 14 CFR part 91.715, a non-U.S. civil
aircraft which does not have a current airworthiness certificate or
equivalent to a U.S. standard airworthiness certificate must be issued a
Special Flight Authorization (SFA) to operate in the U.S. Procedures to
be used in issuing an SFA are contained in FAA Order 8130.2D, Chapter 7.
As of present the authority to issue SFAs has been delegated to each of
our district offices in accordance with FAA Order 1100.5, Chapter 2,
section 3.

In order to better serve the needs of our foreign carriers and
effectively manage new security concerns, the division is implementing a
change in the procedure for issuance of SFAs. Effective December 15,
2001, all SFA requests will be handled by the Technical Standards
Branch, AAL-230 All requests for SFAs received by the district offices
should be directed to the Manager, AAL-230. The manager will assign the
issuance of any requested SFA to a Regional Airworthiness Specialist who
will work directly with the requester.

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  John S. Duncan                      

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

AAL-200\~JSD\~\~AAL-200A\~MAP\~\~AAL-230\~BC\~\~AAL-206\~BES\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\*

File: Regional Correspondence

WP: C:\\My Documents\\SFA\\Memorandum.doc

AAL-206:BStaurseth:BES:907-271-6543:10/31/2001
Solicitation Provisions:

EPAAR 1552.209-70 Organizational Conflict of Interest Notification (APR
1984)

EPAAR 1552.209-71 Organizational Conflict of Interest Certification (APR
1984)

EPAAR 1552.209-74 Limitation of Future Contracting Alternative VI
(Headquarters Support)(APR 2004)

Disclosure Requirements:

In the interest of avoiding any and all organizational conflicts of
interest, the contractor will warrant, to the best of their knowledge
and belief, that there are no relevant facts or circumstances which
could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, or that the
contractor has disclosed all such relevant information. Additionally,
prior to the commencement of any work to be performed, the contractor
will agree to notify the Contracting Officer immediately, that to the
best of its knowledge and belief, no actual or potential conflict of
interest exists, or to identify to the Contracting Officer of any actual
or potential conflict of interest the firm may have.

In the event of an emergency situation, of both urgent and compelling
circumstances, the contractor may immediately begin work, but the
Contracting Officer must be notified within five (5) working days of the
disclosure requirements. If an actual or potential organizational
conflict of interest is identified during performance, the contractor
must agree to immediately make a full disclosure in writing to the
Contracting Officer. This disclosure shall include a description of
actions which the contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid,
mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict of interest.
The contractor shall continue performance until notified by the
Contracting Officer of any contrary action to be taken.

Prior to issuing an order, each offeror will be evaluated individually
on the basis of the information disclosed in response to the
requirements of the agreement entitled, "DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR
ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST".
**The Urey Instrument:**

**Ultra-sensitive Chiral Biomarker Detection**

**with Correlated Soil Oxidant Profiling**

**Frank. J. Grunthaner**

Peter Willis

Xenia Amashukeli

*In situ Instrument Systems*

*Caltech/JPL*

*4800 Oak Grove Dr. Pasadena, CA), USA*

Frank.j.grunthaner@jpl.nasa.gov

Jeffrey L. Bada

Andrew Aubrey

*Scripps Institution of Oceanography*

*University of California at San Diego*

*La Jolla, CA, USA*

Richard A. Mathies

Alison Skelley

*Department of Chemistry*

*University of California at Berkeley*

*Berkeley, CA, USA*

Aaron Zent

Richard Quinn

*NASA Ames Research Center and SETI*

*Mountain View, CA, USA*

Pascale Ehrenfreund

*Leiden Observatory*

*Leiden, The Netherlands*

The Urey Instrument is an integrated suite of in situ instruments
designed to search the Martian regolith for chiral biomarkers at
terrestrial laboratory state-of-the-art detection levels while profiling
the presence and chemical reactivity of surface and atmospheric oxidants
that might have reactively degraded organic compounds. We will describe
the component instruments including the Mars Organic Detector (MOD), the
microchip Capillary Electrophoresis System (µCE), the Mars Oxidant
Instrument (MOI) and our sub-critical water extractor (SCWE) which have
been developed to TRL 5-6 using field campaigns to refine our
prototypes. We will emphasize the experimental results of our Atacama
Desert campaigns through which we have demonstrated the sensitivity (pp
trillion) of our Amino Acid biomarker detection system to be several
orders of magnitude greater than the pyrolytic GCMS systems utilized by
Viking and the SAM instrument that is part of the upcoming MSL mission;
established direct measurements of unique acid-derived oxidation systems
triggered by molecular films of water that are consistent with Viking
observations of Martian soils; and showed the extreme variation of
detectable organics over lateral distances of decimeters and over depths
from the surface of centimeters. Research issues including sampling
extraction methods related to the unique arid chemistry of this high
gypsum/anhydrite/halite desert analog of the Martian surface, possible
accretion or concentration of residual organics in the near surface
region (less than 10 cm depth) and the observation that the local
geomorphology of the surface can direct the search for organic rich
sub-surface regions will be discussed.
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**Rapport Building: Topic 3 Handout 3.1**

**Nonverbal Communication Techniques**

**Effective and Ineffective Counselor Nonverbal Behavior**

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Mode of               **Ineffective nonverbal **Effective nonverbal
  communication**         counselor behavior**    counselor behavior**

  Space                   Distant or very close   Approximately arm's
                                                  length

  Posture                 Slouching; rigid;       Relaxed but attentive;
                          seated leaning back or  seated leaning slightly
                          away                    forward

  Eye contact             None; defiant; glaring; Meets person's gaze
                          jittery                 based on their comfort
                                                  level; follows cues

  Time                    Does not acknowledge    Immediately
                          person immediately;     acknowledges person;
                          rushed                  respond at first
                                                  opportunity; share time
                                                  with client

  Feet and legs (in       Used to keep distance   Inconspicuous;
  sitting)                between self and        uncrossed
                          person; crossed         

  Arms                    Crossed tightly over    Relaxed and open
                          chest                   position of arms; at
                                                  sides or resting
                                                  comfortably in
                                                  lap/chair

  Furniture               Used as a barrier       Used to draw people
                                                  together

  Facial expression       Does not match          Matches own or other's
                          feelings; scowl; blank  feelings; smile
                          look                    

  Gestures                Compete for attention   Highlight your words;
                          with your words         understated; smooth

  Mannerisms              Obvious; distracting    None or unobtrusive

  Voice: volume           Very loud or very soft  Clearly audible

  Voice: rate             Impatient or staccato;  Average or a bit slower
                          very slow or hesitant   

  Energy level            Apathetic; sleepy;      Alert; stay alert
                          jumpy; pushing          throughout entire
                                                  meeting
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Source: Holli B., Calabrese R., Maillet J. Communication and Education
Skills for Dietetics Professionals, 4^th^ ed. Baltimore, Lippincott
Williams & Wilkens, 2003.
The information found on this page is derived from PAID data, which is a
direct reflection of the coding done by each station.

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  ** **                                      AFGE                                    NFFE                   SEIU                        

  **VISN 16**      **STA#**                  C      FWS   NP    P    HYB   38        P      HYB   38        C      FWS   NP   P   HYB   38

  Arkansas         564        Fayetteville          100   293   14   151   274                                                           

  Central Arkansas 598        Little Rock    34     314   831   45   621   751                                                           
  Veterans HCS                HCS                                                                                                       

                   598-1      N Little Rock  12     213   437   92   90    165                                                           

  Louisiana        502        Alexandria     8      154   305   24   226   272                                                           

                   629        New Orleans    4      59    294   7    92              9      77    224                                    

                   667        Shreveport     18     117   375        146             16     107   302                                    

  Golf Coast       520        Biloxi         17     211   460   24   246   268                                                           
  Veterans HCS                                                                                                                          

                   586        Jackson                8    568   10   209             53     122   451       11     151                   

  Oklahoma         623        Muskogee       11     75    215   14   170   247                                                           

                   635        Oklahoma City  24     168   474   24   397   467                                                           

  Texas            580        Houston         38    291   829   52   644   736                                                           
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TO: Deputy Comptrollers, District Administrators, Department and
Division Heads, and All Examining Personnel

PURPOSE:

Attached is a joint policy statement by the Federal Financial
Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). This policy updates procedures
for joint or rotated examinations of data centers providing services to
insured financial institutions supervised by more than one federal
regulatory agency. It also provides policy for the administration of the
Multiregional Data Processing Servicer (MDPS) program.

The attached policy statement replaces BC-109, dated May 31, 1978, and
its supplement. It reflects only minor changes, except those concerning
distribution of reports and, for MDPS, examination scheduling.

ORIGINATING OFFICE:

Office of the Chief National Bank Examiner, (202) 874-2340.

Donald G. Coonley

Chief National Bank Examiner

Attachment
Poster Presentation 1A-15

> **Image-Based Flow Characterization and Measurement for Biomass
> Separation Technologies**

[J. Richard Hess]{.underline}, Kevin L. Kenney\*, Christopher T. Wright

Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory,

POBox 1625 -- MS 2210

Idaho Falls, ID 83415-2210

# Phone: 208-526-8098; Fax 208-526-0690; E-mail: <kennkl@inel.gov>

Large-scale displacement of petroleum is expected to come primarily from
low-cost crop residue feedstocks. However, a lack of effective equipment
and methods for harvesting, storing, and fractionating crop residues for
subsequent conversion processes inhibits their utilization. To address
these issues, researchers at the INEEL are developing approaches for
implementing the unit operations of a combine harvester into a single
pass, multi-component harvester for grain and crop residue. This paper
describes an image-based measurement system capable of obtaining
accurate numeric characterization data on the harvester biomass
separation processes. This visualization tool allows computational
models to be linked with experimental data in a 3-D visualization system
to computationally test performance of various biomass separation
techniques and systems for multi-component harvesting. By coupling
advanced spatial sensing technologies (i.e., the imaging system) with
computational and visualization technologies, researchers will be able
to see the results of experimental and computational studies in the
context of the combine physical separation environment. This will enable
the innate pattern recognition skills of the expert, bringing to light
key relationships that have previously been unknown, and result in
breakthroughs for understanding biomass separation system performance.
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY EMBARQ

Report No. NCD-1623 October 9, 2008

Re: SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

Embarq, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed short term
public notice of network change(s) together with certification of
service on identified interconnecting carriers, as required by section
51.333(a) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
*See* 47 C.F.R. § 51.333(a). Upon initial review the filing appears to
be complete. *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 51.325 through 51.335.

The incumbent LEC contact:

Mr. John Fournier

Manager Business Analysis

Embarq

5454 West 110th Street

Mailstop KSOPKJ0502-5033

Overland Park, KS 66211

\(913\) 345-7521

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

Attached is a copy of the network changes (total of one page). 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>** (email), of the Competition
Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau. The TTY number is (202)
418-0484.

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