BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
# Poster Presentation 6A-37

# 

#  Modeling of Carbonic Acid Pretreatment Process Using ASPEN-Plus

Kemantha Jayawardhana\*, [G. Peter van Walsum]{.underline}

> Dept. of Environmental Studies
>
> Baylor University
>
> PO Box 97266
>
> Waco TX, 76798-7266
>
> Phone: 254-710-6552; Fax: 254-710-3409; E-mail
> <GPeter_van_Walsum@Baylor.edu>

Use of carbonic acid instead of sulfuric acid for the pretreatment of
biomass would offer environmental benefits for the production of
renewable fuels and chemicals. The viability of this substitution
depends on the economics of the process. Laboratory work in the
Department of Environmental Studies at Baylor University has assessed
the process parameters of the carbonic acid system. Economic costs and
benefits of the process is determined using Aspen Tech's ASPEN PLUS
process modeling software.

Aspen Tech's ASPEN PLUS process modeling software is being used to model
carbonic acid pretreatment of biomass process. ASPEN PLUS is used
because of the thorough treatment of thermodynamic interactions and its
status as a widely accepted process simulator. The physical property
data for many of the key components used in the simulation for the
pretreatment process are derived from the In-house database (INHSPCD)
developed by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Because of the
need to distil ethanol and to handle dissolved gases the standard NRTL
(Non-Random Two Liquid or Renon) route is used as the main property
method. The pretreatment reactor is modeled as a "black box" reactor due
to unavailability of reaction kinetics. Stoichiometric data are used to
define reactions. The Aspen-Plus model developed is used to calculate
energy costs of carbon dioxide compression with energy recovery options
for pretreatment process. Laboratory data is used to calculate ethanol
revenue from carbonic acid pretreatment for different reaction
severities. Model results indicating economic advantages and
disadvantages of the carbonic acid system, compared to water-only and
sulfuric acid based systems are discussed.
# DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

**EYE CLINIC**

1\. First, soak a clean washcloth in warm water,

1.  Wring it out,

2.  Lay it over your closed eyelids for 30 seconds

3.  When it cools off, re-soak it

4.  Wring it out again,

5.  Soak again.

6.  You should soak for 1-2 minutes.

    2\. As an alternative,

7.  Soak a washcloth in room temperature tap water,

8.  Microwave it for 15 seconds on medium setting,

9.  Then soak your closed eyelids.

    3\. After soaking with a warm cloth (which will soften the sticky
    oil), apply pressure

    on your eyelids as follows:

    4\. For the [lower lids]{.underline},

10. Look up,

11. Put your finger on the lower eyelid directly over the eyelashes,

12. Gently push in;

13. Your eyeball might sink back a bit;

14. Using a slight circular motion while pressing in helps;

15. Press on the lower lid in the center, on the side near your ear, and
    the side

    near your nose.

    5\. For the [upper lids]{.underline},

16. Close your eyes,

17. Put your finger on the upper lid directly over the lashes;

18. Gently push in while using a circular motion;

19. Press on the upper lid in the center, on the side near your ear, and
    the side

near your nose.

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6.  Massage each eyelid for about 15 seconds.

7\. You should do this eyelid massage for the following eye condition:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

8.  You should do this eyelid massage for
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(duration of condition).

9\. Please call the Eye Clinic at **( ) -** with any questions or
problems.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

**On weekends, go to the VA Urgent Care Clinic or local Emergency Room
if needed.**

> Page 2
Biochemistry

TRANSMEMBRANE INTERACTIONS OF PARAMYXOVIRUS FUSION PROTEINS [A.
Ashbrook]{.underline}, S. Smith^†^, M. Fried^†^ and R. E. Dutch\*^†^,
^†^Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of
Kentucky, 741 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536, <rdut2@uky.edu>

Paramyxoviruses are a diverse group of negative-sense RNA viruses
including well known viruses such as mumps, measles, the more recently
discovered Henipaviruses and the human metapneumovirus. Paramyxoviruses
contain transmembrane fusion (F) proteins which mediate fusion between
viral and host cell membranes. The F protein is initially synthesized
and held in the fusogenically inactive, metastable state (F0), which
becomes active through cleavage by endogenous proteases. The conversion
provides the energy necessary for viral-host membrane fusion in a
"spring-loaded" type mechanism. It is hypothesized that interactions
between the transmembrane domains help facilitate this conformational
change. Analytical ultracentrifugation was used to determine the
stoichiometric ratios and equilibrium constant of the oligomerization
within the transmembrane domain of the protein. Centrifugation data of
the wildtype and G508I mutant of the Hendra virus (HeV) F protein was
analyzed using *HeteroAnalysis* software. Analysis suggests that most of
the transmembrane domains trimerize, while a small portion of the
transmembrane domains remain in its monomeric form. Furthermore, the fit
of the A.U. data to the monomer-trimer model indicates little variation
between the wildtype and mutant proteins, suggesting that the inactivity
of the mutant must not be a result of any misfolding of the
transmembrane domain in the HeV F protein

> .
**Personnel Claims**

**§14.664 Scope of authority and effective date.**

Pub. L. 88-558 (78 Stat. 767), approved August 31, 1964, as amended,
authorizes the Secretary or the Secretary's designee to settle and pay a
claim for not more than \$40,000 made by a civilian officer or employee
of the Department of Veterans Affairs for damage to, or loss of personal
property incident to such person's service. Authority is delegated by
§2.6(e)(5) of this chapter to the General Counsel, Deputy General
Counsel, Assistant General Counsel (Professional Staff Group III), and
the Deputy Assistant General Counsel, of said staff group and the
Regional Counsel and those acting for them to settle and pay such claims
on behalf of the Secretary, and such settlement shall be final and
conclusive. (Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3721(b))

\[42 FR 41421 Aug. 17, 1977 as amended at 49 FR 47005, Nov. 30, 1984; 55
FR 48841, Nov. 23, 1990; 61 FR 7216, Feb. 27, 1996\]
April 8, 2004

Kurt Barth

AVA Technologies

1612 Faraday Circle

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Dear Mr. Barth:

Acheson Industries, a division of National Starch & Chemical (NSC), has
made a strategic decision to pursue the photovoltaic market. In support
of this decision, Acheson is interested in forming a strategic
partnership with your group to commercialize your photovoltaic (PV)
manufacturing technology. I have discussed this strategic partnership
with the NSC Global Technology Steering Group and our Vice President of
Business Development, and we are currently planning our future
interactions.

Through our meetings, visits to your facilities and written updates,
Acheson has closely followed your group\'s ongoing efforts. Acheson
perceives a very significant market potential using your groups
technology. The demonstration of the system for processing 16x16 inch
substrates is a needed milestone. Completion of this system and
successful trials should enable Acheson and National Starch & Chemical
to develop a large-scale business based on your manufacturing
technology.

Sincerely,

## David E. Miles, Ph. D.

Global Technical Director

Acheson Industries
**[2006 Methamphetamine Initiative Workgroup]{.underline}**

**David Atkins**, LISW, ACSW

A/SAP Director

Phoenix Area Indian Health Service

40 N. Central Ave. Suite 606

Phoenix, AZ 85004

\(602\) 364-5159

**Bonny Beach**

Executive Director

NDNS4Wellness/American Indian Prevention Coalition, Inc\
PO Box 25047 Phoenix Arizona 85002\
Phone: 602-432-3098

Fax: 602-532-7202\
E-mail: <BonnyBeach@aol.com>

Website: [www.ndns4wellness.org](../www.ndns4wellness.org)\
\
**Anthony Dekker, DO**

Associate Director

Ambulatory Care and Community Health Phoenix Indian Medical Center

4212 N 16th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: 602-263-1567

E-mail: <Anthony.dekker@ihs.gov>

**Lori de Ravello, MPH**

Program Manager

National STD Program

Indian Health Service

5300 Homestead Rd. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: 505-248-4202

Fax: 505-248-4393

E-mail: <lori.deravello@ihs.gov>

**Kathleen Masis MD**

Medical Officer for Behavioral Health

Billings Area IHS

2900 4^th^ Ave N. PO Box 36600

Billings MT 36600

Phone: 406 247-7124

Fax: 406 247-7231

E-mail: <Kathleen.masis@ihs.gov>

**Jon T. Perez, PhD**

Director

Division of Behavioral Health

Indian Health Service

801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300

Rockville, MD   20852

Phone: (301) 905-6347

Fax: (301) 443-7623

E-mail: <jon.perez@ihs.gov>

**Gary M. Quinn, MSW**

Emerging Leader

Division of Behavioral Health

Indian Health Service

801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300

Rockville, MD  20852

Phone: (301) 443-8028 or 2038

Fax: (301) 443-7623

E-mail: <gary.quinn@ihs.gov>

**Matthew Town, MPH**

HIV Epidemiologist

Northern Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center

Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen\'s Health Board

1770 Rand Road

Rapid City, South Dakota 57702

Phone: (605) 721-1922 or 1-800-745-3466

Fax: (605) 721-2876

Email: <epitown@aatchb.org>

Website: <http://www.aatchb.org/>

**Dale Walker, MD**

Director

One Sky Center\
Oregon Health & Science University\
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, GH 151\
Portland, Oregon 97239\
Phone: 503-494-3703

Fax: 503-494-2907

Email: <walkerrd@ohsu.edu>

Website: [http://www.oneskycenter.org](http://www.oneskycenter.org/)

**Linda Westover, LCSW**

Social Work Consultant

Phoenix Area Indian Health Service

40 N. Central Ave. Suite 606

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phone: 602-364-5157

Fax: 602-364-5025

E-mail: <Linda.Westover@ihs.gov>

**Wilbur Woodis, MA**

Division of Behavioral Health

Indian Health Service

801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 300

Rockville, MD   20852

Phone:  301-443-6581

Fax:  301-443-7623

Email:  <wilbur.woodis@ihs.gov>

Steve Holve, MD

Medical Officer (Pediatric Unit)

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation

P.O. Box 600

167 N. Main Street.

Tuba City, AZ 86045

Phone: 928-283-2679

Email: <steve.holve@tcimc.ihs.gov>

**Bobbi Jo Schumacher**

Division of Behavioral Health

Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service

115 4^th^ Ave SE, Rm. 309

Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: 605-226-7342

Email: <bobbi.schumacher@ihs.gov>
Resolving Imprinting and Merging Problems in CUBIT

<corey@elemtech.com>

\(801\) 756-1972 ext. 2#

**[Imprinting]{.underline}**\
Produces identical and coincident topology between volumes that abut.\
\
**[Merging]{.underline}**\
Compresses identical and coincident topology into a single
representation that is shared.

**[Causes of Imprinting and Merging Problems]{.underline}**

-   CAD Translation -- translating from one format to another introduces
    problems.

-   Tolerance Mis-match -- going from CAD package with loose tolerance
    to CUBIT\'s fine tolerance can cause ambiguities.

-   User Modeling Errors -- user didn\'t create parts correctly, parts
    don\'t line up.

**[Approach]{.underline}**

1.  Imprint & Merge

2.  Find Overlapping Surfaces (*find overlap volume \<id_range\>*)

3.  Turn on labels for curves (*label curve on*)

4.  Turn on vertex visibility (*vertex visibility on\|off*)

5.  Diagnose problem

**[Solutions]{.underline}**

-   Tweaking \-- moving, offsetting or replacing surfaces or curves,
    while extending the adjoining surfaces to fill the resulting gaps.
    This is useful for eliminating gaps between volumes.

    *Tweak {Curve\|Surface} \<id_list\> Target Surface \<id_list\>*

-   Tolerant Imprinting -- imprinting that uses a tolerance (merge
    tolerance)

    *Imprint Tolerant {Body\|Volume} \<range\>*

    *Imprint Tolerant Surface \<id\> \[with\] Curve \<range\>*

    *Imprint Tolerant Surface \<id\> \<id\> \[with\] Curve \<id_range\>*

-   Force Merging -- geometry must have like topology (same number
    curves and vertices)

    *Merge {Surface\|Curve\|Vertex} \<id\> with {Surface\|Curve\|Vertex}
    Force*

-   Adjusting Merge Tolerance

    *Merge Tolerance \<val=5.0e-4\>*

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-   Local Imprinting

    *Imprint {Volume\|Body} \<range\> \[with\] Curve \<range\> \[keep\]*

    *Imprint {Volume\|Body} \<range\> \[with\] Vertex \<range\>
    \[keep\]*

    *Imprint {Volume\|Body} \<range\> \[with\] Position \<coords\>
    \[Position \<coords\> \...\] \[keep\]*

    *Imprint Surface \<range\> \[with\] Curve \<range\> \[keep\]*
**September 29, 2008**

> **MORTGAGEE LETTER 2008-28**

**TO: ALL HUD-APPROVED MORTGAGEES**

**ALL HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES**

SUBJECT: Prohibition on Mortgagee Funded Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
(HECM) Counseling

This Mortgagee Letter informs Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
approved Mortgagees and Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) approved housing counseling agencies that mortgagees are no longer
permitted to pay for HECM counseling on behalf of mortgagors. This new
statutory requirement is effective immediately. This ML rescinds
paragraph (2) of the section entitled Payment of Counseling Fee in ML
2008-12.

Section 2122 of the \"Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008\" (HERA)
(Pub. L. No. 110-289), enacted July 30, 2008, requires that the HECM
mortgage must be executed by a mortgagor who received adequate
counseling from an independent third party that is not either directly
or indirectly associated or compensated by a party involved in 1)
originating or servicing the mortgage; 2) funding the loan underlying
the mortgage; or 3) the sale of annuities, investments, long-term care
insurance, or any other type of financial or insurance product.

**[No Permissible Method for Payments]{.underline}**

Lenders can no longer pay HUD-approved counseling agencies, directly or
indirectly, for counseling services through either a lump-sum payment or
on a case-by-case basis. An example of prohibited indirect funding is
Lenders funneling payment for HECM counseling through a nonprofit,
foundation, association or any other entity or organization that is a
branch of, affiliated with or associated with a lending institution.

**[Funding for Other Housing Counseling Services]{.underline}**

Lenders may continue to pay for other types of housing counseling not
associated with the HECM program, including pre-purchase and foreclosure
prevention counseling, under certain conditions, as addressed in 24 CFR
Part 214, regulations for HUD's Housing Counseling Program.

As required by section 214.303(g) of the Housing Counseling regulations,
these transactions and relationships, as well as any other financial
relationship between the counseling agency and any industry participant,
must be disclosed to the counseling recipient.

If you have any questions regarding this Mortgagee Letter, please
contact the FHA Resource Center at 1-800-CALLFHA (1-800-225-5342).
Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via
TDD/TTY by calling 1-877-TDD-2HUD (1-877-833-2483).

Sincerely,

> Brian D. Montgomery
>
> Assistant Secretary for Housing-

Federal Housing Commissioner
**From:** Jim Clegg \[jsclegg@ucdavis.edu\]

**Sent:** Saturday, October 04, 2003 2:39 PM

**To:** NSTC_RBM

**Subject:** Suggestion about NSF

I think it would save huge effort and avoid wasted time if scientists
were evaluated on the\
basis of **what they\'ve published (ie provide reprints) during the
previous grant period\
**(not just write about it in the current brief Results From Previous
Support section).  Then the\
proposal itself  would just outline the direction of research for the
next grant period, and include\
vitae, personnel, budget and so on. Of course, a system would have to be
developed for first-\
time applicants (young scientists).  I think there is uniform agreement
amongst scientists\
that the current system involves gigantic effort & time.  That\'s my 2
cents.  Thanks.

James S. Clegg\
Section of Molecular & Cellular Biology\
and Bodega Marine Laboratory\
University of California, Davis\
2099 Westside Road (PO Box 247)\
Bodega Bay, CA 94923  USA\
\
phone 707 875-2010 office\
            \"     \"    -2040  lab\
fax 707 875-2009
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>
> **United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Maine
> 967 Illinois Ave, Suite 4**

**Bangor, ME 04402-0405 Voice (207) 990-9160 Email:
<Emily.Cannon@me.usda.gov>**

**Web: www.rurdev.usda.gov/me**

CONTACT:

Emily Cannon (207) 990-9175

Maine Rural Development, Public Affairs

RURAL DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES

NEW AREA LOAN LIMITS

BANGOR, October 28, 2005- Rural Development has announced new area loan
limits for the Direct Single Family Housing Program. Effective October
1, 2005, Rural Development has adopted the following loan limits for
Fiscal Year 2006: The counties of Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin,
Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis,
Somerset, Waldo, and Washington have a new area loan limit of \$172,632.
The Counties of Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and York have a new area loan
limit of \$248,900.

For more information on Rural Development's Housing Programs, please
contact Dale D. Holmes, Housing Program Director, at (207) 990-9110; or
a Rural Development Area Offices near you. Visit
[[http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/me/Offices/office.htm]{.underline}](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/me/Offices/office.htm)
for a list of office locations.

USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that
will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of
life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development
provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in
homeownership, business development, and critical community and
technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is
available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's
web site at [http://www.rurdev.usda.gov](http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/) or
telephone (207) 990-9160. USDA Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity
Lender, Provider and Employer.

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Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider, and
Employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D. C. 20250-9410, or call (800)
795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).

\#
[DECISION ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT]{.underline}

1\. [DOCKET NO.]{.underline}: 90-543

2\. [NAME]{.underline}: **[Hunt v. Derwinski]{.underline}**

3\. [ISSUE(S)]{.underline}: Aggravation, Finding of Fact

4\. [DECISION/ACTION OF COURT]{.underline}:

[Action]{.underline} [Date Issued]{.underline}:

Remand

Order

Decision [x]{.underline} 6/5/91

> [Held]{.underline}:
>
> Temporary or intermittent flare-ups during service of a preexisting
> injury or disease are not sufficient to be considered \"aggravation in
> service\" unless the underlying condition, as contrasted to symptoms,
> is worsened.
>
> [Facts]{.underline}:
>
> The Court upheld denial of service aggravation for a knee condition
> which had been reported at entry, and which BVA had found no worse at
> separation. In affirming the decision, the Court reviewed not only the
> service medical records, preservice treatment history, and a normal
> post-service exam, but also medical records dated many years later
> indicating work history at that point. From a statutory standpoint (38
> USC 353), it was \"clear that aggravation in service is based upon a
> worsening of the pre-service condition to the extent that a veteran\'s
> average earning capacity has been diminished.\" Using a regulatory
> definition of \"disability\" (per 38 CFR 4.1) as meaning \"impairment
> in earning capacity resulting from such diseases and injuries and
> their residual conditions\", the Court held that temporary flare-ups
> of a preexisting condition are insufficient to esablish aggravation,
> unless the underlying condition worsens. In reaching the decision, the
> Court noted that the appellant had worked climbing ladders and
> scaffolding for 25 years, notwithstanding his overweight condition, in
> the same industry in which he was employed prior to service.

5\. [RECOMMENDED VA ACTION(S)]{.underline}:

The decision affirms a BVA denial of service aggravation which
apparently involved similar reasoning with respect to the statutory
interpretation adopted. No change in existing guidelines is required.

Approved:

J. Gary Hickman, Director

Compensation and Pension Service
Some people are proposing a Flat Tax to replace the current income tax.

A Flat Tax would inevitably evolve into a monstrosity similar to what we
have now. The Income Tax passed in 1913 was supposed to be a Flat Tax.

Look what it turned into! In 1986 Congress passed the Tax Deform Act,
which was advertised as a 15% Flat Tax. It didn\'t stay flat long enough
to get signed by the President.

How long does anyone think a new Flat Tax will stay flat?

The Fair Tax is the only answer. And it must not be in addition to the
Income Tax! It must totally replace it! What a cause for celebration
that will be!

John Marson

Tampa
**Spotlight on ERPA**

**By Debi Lohning, ERPA Program Manager**

In August, the contract for the Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent Special
Enrollment Examination (ERPA SEE) was awarded. While you may not have
seen much happening, the pace behind the scenes to bring the ERPA
program to fruition has been fast and furious.

A taskforce was assembled to develop the learning objectives, syllabus
and test questions for the ERPA SEE. The test bank will have
approximately 450 questions which must be written, researched for
accuracy and reviewed for clarity. Once approved, a study guide will be
developed to aid prospective ERPA's in preparing for their examinations.

Informational websites have been established for ERPA's. General
information on the ERPA Program can be found at:

[www.erpaexam.org](http://www.erpaexam.org/)

[www.irs.gov/retirement/index.html](http://www.irs.gov/retirement/index.html)

(Click on Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent)

Questions may also be submitted through these sites or directly to:

<tege.ep.erpa@irs.gov>

Potential ERPA's can sign-up to receive the latest news and information
at the erpaexam.org site mentioned above. In the near future, the site
will have licensure information, study guide and reference material
opportunities. Beginning October 23, 2008, registration for the ERPA SEE
will begin. The first ERPA Examinations will be held January 6, through
February 17, 2009 and again on July 7, through August 31, 2009.

In the mean time, please keep in mind that you should
**[not]{.underline}** be seeing any ERPA designations on Form 2848
(Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representation). We have received
a few "premature" designations! If you encounter any ERPA designations
please send an e-mail immediately to:

<tege.ep.erpa@irs.gov>

We will continue to keep you updated on the ERPA Program progress!
Codes of Conduct NM

Updated Friday, December 05, 2008

Albuquerque Health Care For The Homeless, Inc

P.O. Box 25445

Albuquerque NM 87125-

Albuquerque Mental Health Housing Coalition, Inc

1215 Fourth Street, Nw

Albuquerque NM 87102-

Barrett Foundation, Inc

10300 Constitution Ave, Ne

Albuquerque NM 87112-

BERNALILLO COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

1900 BRIDGE BLVD SW

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87105-

Catholic Charities

1202 Pennsylvania Ne

Albuquerque NM 87110-

City of Albuquerque

P.O. Box 1293

Albuquerque NM 87103-

Home - New Mexico, Inc.

3900 Osuna Rd., Ne

Albuquerque NM 87109-

Human Rights Advocacy, Inc

805 Tijeras Ave Nw

Albuquerque NM 87102-

New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc.

P.O. Box 25486

Albuquerque NM 87125-

St. Martin\'s Hospitality Center

P.O. Box 27258

Albuquerque NM 87125-

Transitional Living Services, Inc

5601 Domingo Road, Ne

Albuquerque NM 87108-

Women\'s Community Association

400 Elm Street Se

Albuquerque NM 87102-

Newlife Homes, Inc.

P.O. Box 90486

Alburguerque NM 87199-

Pueblo of Sandia

481 Sandia Loop

Bernalillo NM 87004-

Clovis Housing & Redevlopment Agency, Inc.

2101 W. Grand Avenue/P.O.

Clovis NM 88102-

Eastern Plains Council of Governments

418 N. Main St

Clovis NM 88101-

Eastern Plains Housing Development Corp.

P.O. Box 247

Clovis NM 88102-

Northern New Mexico Community College

921 Paseo De Onate

Expanola NM 87532-

Hacienda Del Sol

99 W Amador

Las Cruces NM

Las Cruces Affordable Housing Inc.

P.O. Box 326

Las Cruces NM 88004-

New Mexico State University

P.O. Box 30001

Las Cruces NM 88003-

Regional Housing Authority of Region Vi New

Mexico Inc

P.O. Drawer 2057

Roswell NM 88202-

San Juan Pueblo Tribal Council Dba Okhay

Owingeh

P.O. Box 1099

San Juan Pueblo NM 87566-

Casa Milagro

P.O. Box 6094

Santa Fe NM 87502-

City of Santa Fe

P.O. Box 909, 120 South

Santa Fe NM 87504-

INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS

83 A VAN NU PO

SANTA FE NM 87508-

Nambe Pueblo

Rt. 1 Box 117bb

Santa Fe NM 87506-

Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority

664 Alta Vista Street

Santa Fe NM 87505-

Santa Fe County Housing Authority

52 Camino De Jacobo

Santa Fe NM 87507-

St. Elizabeth Shelter

Na

Santa Fe NM 87505-

El Refugio Inc

800 S. Robert Street

Silver City NM 88061-

South Western Advocates 4 Kids

301 West College, Ste 16

Silver City NM 88061-

Socorro County Housing Authority

106 Center Street/P.O. Box 00

Socorro NM 87801-

Dream Tree Project, Inc

P.O. Box 1677

Taos NM 87571-

Regents of The University of New Mexico - Taos

115 Civic Plaza Drive

Taos NM 87571-

Taos County Housing Authority

505 Raanchitos Road Box 4239

Taos NM 87571-

Truth Or Consequences Housing Authority

108 Cedar Avenue

Truth Or Consequences NM 87901-

City of Tucumcari Housing Authority

323 East Smith

Tucumari NM 88401-

Mesalands Community College

911 South Tenth Street

Tucumcari NM 88401-
WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE NOTIFICATION

FILED BY QWEST

Report No. NCD-1531 December 21, 2007

Re: SHORT TERM NETWORK CHANGE CERTIFICATION RECEIVED

Qwest, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed
certification that short term public notice of network change has been
provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by
section 51.329(a) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC), together with certification of service on identified
interconnecting carriers, as required by section 51.333(a). 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://www.qwest.com/disclosures/

The incumbent LEC\'s certification refers to the change(s) identified
below:

  ----------------------- ------------------------- ----------------------
  **Qwest Disclosure      **Implementation          **Announcement Title
  Number**                Date(s)**                 of Proposed Network
                                                    Change(s)**

  633                     February 15, 2008         RF Video Transport
                                                    Special Assembly WA
  ----------------------- ------------------------- ----------------------

The incumbent LEC contact:

Melissa E. Newman

Vice President -- Federal Regulatory

Qwest Communications International, Inc.

607 14th Street, NW, Suite 950

Washington, D.C. 20007 Phone: (202) 429-3120

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).

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-**
N009766

April 26, 2007

CLA-2-90: RR: NC: 1:114

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9031.49.9000

Mr. Ross A Lappin

PLS Pacific Laser Systems

2550 Kerner Blvd.

San Rafael, CA 94901

RE: The tariff classification of battery powered self leveling laser
alignment tools from China.

Dear Mr. Lappin:

In your letter dated April 12, 2007, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

The tools range in size from less than one pound to slightly over three
pounds. The tools consist of styles PLS 2, PLS 3, and PLS180, which are
referred to as "pocket" laser tools (they fit inside a small pouch, and
can be attached to a tool belt), and styles PLS 5, HVR 500, and HVR 1000
( are hand held tools but, they are too large for a tool belt). Each of
these tools utilizes one or more 635 nm laser diodes. The collimated
beam from the diode is directed through various combinations of mirrors,
splitters, cones, etc. to project a reference plane of energy in the
horizontal plane (level) or the vertical plane (self levels to dead
vertical) with a line or a spot. The two HVR products are standard self
leveling rotators. They project a level spot that is rotated creating a
visual level laser line. The principal use of these tools is for a
contractor to establish a level reference plane against which he can
then establish the exact position of his work -- or he can use these
tools to check existing work to verify level. Additionally, they project
a vertical line.

As the principal use of the self leveling laser alignment tools is not
as surveying instruments, but rather that of measuring and checking, we
find that the merchandise does not fall to be classified under heading
9015, HTSUS, and thus can be classified under heading 9031, HTSUS.

The applicable subheading for the self leveling laser alignment tools
(PLS 2, PLS 3, PLS 5, PLS 180, PLS 360, HVR 500, and HVR 1000), will be
9031.49.9000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the Untied States (HTSUS),
which provides for other measuring or checking instruments, appliances
and machines; other optical instruments and appliances: other. The rate
of duty will be 3.5 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 Barbara Kiefer at 646-733-3019.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division
September 18, 2007

Border Security Regulations Branch

Office of International Trade

US Customs and Border Protection

1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. (Mint Annex)

Washington, DC, 20220

Reference: Docket #USCBP-2007-0064

Subject: Border Crossing

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing with reference to the above docket number and subject.
Please allow me to make a few critical points regarding the proposed
border crossing requirements.

(1) First and foremost, I would do anything to protect and insure the
    security of our Country, However, the plan being proposed will just
    not work due to the logistics involved.

> \(2\) That in Mexico, finding a working telephone is sometimes very
> difficult. To find an Internet connection is all but impossible and is
> not available at International airports. And to receive a reply via
> any medium for permission to enter the US in a foreign country prior
> to departure is not possible.\
> \
> (3) Mexico's DGAC has communications but there are a lot of reasons
> why messages get dropped. This includes power outages, phone lines
> down, offices closed, officials not available, etc. The only positive
> way to get a message to the US is via satellite phone,  (which very
> few have) cell phone that don't always have service in the required
> area, or VHF radio from an aircraft when within 100+- miles of the
> border.\
> \
> (4) That private aircraft are not scheduled airlines or charters. We
> are adversely affected by weather, winds aloft, passenger personal
> needs, etc.\
> \
> (5) That the proposed contact fees to be charged by Homeland Security
> will greatly increase the cost of flying International and certainly
> impact private humanitarian efforts so greatly needed in some of these
> countries.

 

(6) Customs already has a procedure in place regarding advance notice,
    checking passports, etc. of all arriving passengers, and has
    physical force and facilities to detain any person that they feel
    should not be allowed to enter the US.

(7) For more comprehensive and profession input, please contact the Baja
    Bush Pilots association as they are a spokesman for those of us that
    fly in and out of Mexico and could help create a workable situation
    in this matter.

> Sincerely,
>
> Dave Stefko
>
> 28343 Linda Vista Street
>
> Canyon Country, CA. 91387
>
> 661-251-9266
Comment 84

**From:** AR4wine@aol.com \[mailto:AR4wine@aol.com\]\
**Sent:** Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:58 AM\
**To:** Rulemaking, TTB\
**Subject:** Paso Robles AVA\'s

I\'d like to speak specifically to the additional AVA proposals and how
they effect our vineyard and the surrounding area.

Our vineyard is 24-acres of 8-9 year old vines at 390 San Marcos
Rd.,Paso Robles,CA 93446.

We bought it as a \"westside\" vineyard. The grapes have sold at
\$1,650-\$2,000 per ton as compared to prices \$500 to \$1,000 less per
ton on the eastside of the Salinas River. Our vineyard is surrounded by
arroyos filled with Oak trees and there aren\'t that many oak trees
around San Miguel to the east of the Salinas.

 

It seems highly unusual that none of the growers in the soon to be
proposed San Miguel area west of the Salinas, ie.- Arroyo Robles,Vista
Del Rey, Caperone, San Marcos Creek, Rabbit Ridge, Christian-Lazo,
Peachy Canyon 2, etc. were not contacted for their input - & it is
peculiar that the furthest southwest winery in the San Miguel region is
Peachy Canyon 2, the major proponent of the westside AVA.

 

The Westside Paso Robles AVA is an area of significant historical,
geological, geographical, financial, weather and grape growing
similarities. It should be it\'s own AVA.

 

The soon to be proposed San Miguel AVA should not include the above
wineries and area west of the Salinas. They are significantly different
for historical, geological, geographical, financial, weather, and grape
growing characteristics than the San Miguel area east of the Salinas
River.

 

If I can answer any further questions you might have or assist in any
way,

please email or call @  805-226-5454.

 

Bob Shore

Arroyo Robles Winery
**Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan Certification Statement for
49 CFR Part 172**

Railroad carriers that have already completed a vulnerability assessment
and developed and implemented a security plan in accordance with 49 CFR
Part 172 can use the statement below as their certification and submit
it as part of their grant application. All railroad carriers that use
this certification form must be able to provide both the vulnerability
assessment and security plan upon request.

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a vulnerability assessment has been completed and a security plan has
been developed and implemented. This vulnerability assessment and
security plan is in compliance with 49 CFR Part 172.

Signature Date
# **Attachment 1 (cont'd)**

# 

# Instructions for Subordinate Model Mortgage Form

# 

# 

# Language Preceding Uniform Covenants

Use 1990 FNMA/FHLMC language but: (1) Add a box for the FHA Case No. as
shown on the Model Mortgage

Form. The Model Mortgage Form uses the FNMA/FHL language for Michigan as
an example. The form may

Include variations to the standard language that have been approved by
FNMA and/or FHLMC. For Maine and

New York in which FHMA and FHLMC have approved "plain English" forms,
the format and language should

Be based on FNMA/FHLMC forms for other sates provided that the language
is in conformity with applicable

Law. (2) Delete the language "which is organized and existing under the
laws of . . ." (3) Delete the language

"monthly payments with . . ." and (4) Delete the language "with
interest."

## Uniform Covenants

The form should designate the paragraphs preceding Paragraph 7 "Uniform
Covenants." The text of these

Paragraphs must be used as presented in the Model Subordinate Mortgage
Form without any change.

FNMA/FHLMC language may not be substituted. If change is needed to meet
requirements of state or local

law or practice, written approval from HUD is needed before the change
is made.

## Uon-Uniform Covenants

The form should designate the paragraphs beginning with Paragraph 7
"Non-Uniform Covenants."

a.  The first paragraph under this heading should be the same as under
    the heading in the

> FNMA/FHLMC Single Family Mortgage; with appropriate conforming changes
> to paragraph
>
> numbers. The following paragraphs should contain provisions required
> to adapt the mortgage
>
> to the laws and practices of the particular jurisdiction in which the
> Property is located. The
>
> text of these paragraphs should be the same as the FHMA/FHLMC
> non-uniform covenants for
>
> the jurisdiction win which the Property is located. Changes to the
> FNMA/FHLMLC paragraphs
>
> and additional material may be included if needed to conform to
> requirements of state law or
>
> practice.

b.  Any special language or notices required be applicable law should
    appear following the

> non-uniform covenants using the FNMA/FHLMC Single Family Mortgage Form
> for the
>
> jurisdiction as a guide.

[Signatures, etc.]{.underline}

Use the FNMA/FHLMC format at the end of the mortgage except that:

a.  Witness lines may be omitted if state and local law does not require
    witnesses for mortgages.

b.  HUD does not require the Borrower's social security number to appear
    on the mortgage.

J:\\AssetMgmt\\Leslie\\Instructions for Subordinate Model Mortgage Form
5/9/05njm

Q. What is the significance of a ultrasound (US) 'soft marker' for Down
Syndrome?

A. 2^nd^ trimester US markers for Down syndrome are varied in their
significance. See details

 The minor markers: echogenic intraventricular focus (EIF), choroids
plexus cyst (CPC), 'sandal-gap' toes, pyelectasis, clinodactyly, etc.
are poor predictors of DS (but excellent predictors of overwhelming
maternal anxiety!). They are found in about 1% of normal fetuses between
15-20 wks. Younger women (\<35 y/o) with a negative quad screen are at
very low risk if they have one of these minor markers; amniocentesis is
not recommended for this group.

 

An enlarged nuchal thickness (NT), echogenic bowel, more than one
marker, or any anomaly, are stronger predictors. Older women (\>35 y/o),
with or without a positive quad screen, are at higher risk with even a
minor marker however, and counseling about amniocentesis may be
appropriate for this group.

 

The EIF is often the most worrisome to women; they should be reassured
that it is NOT a marker that something is wrong with the baby's heart;
and they do NOT need fetal echocardiography for follow up. They should
also be reassured that a CPC does not mean there is something wrong with
their baby's brain!

 

Attached is a chart of the relative risks of each of the markers. Notice
that a negative ultrasound (no markers found) will actually lower the
pt's risk (RR = 0.6) and should be reassuring (although it can't be 100%
so.....).

![](media/image1.png){width="3.863888888888889in"
height="2.042361111111111in"}

 

Also, as more patients get 1^st^ trimester testing (to include BOTH
nuchal translucency and PAPP-A and free bHCG at 11-13 wks, not just NT),
it is important to know that that's all they need; 2^nd^ trimester
testing is NOT indicated.  If the results of 1^st^ trimester screening
are negative, no further (noninvasive) testing is indicated, and 2^nd^
trimester testing will then only increase the number of false positives.

![](media/image2.png){width="4.415972222222222in"
height="1.9583333333333333in"}

For more information on the whole perspective on Prenatal Genetic
Screening -- Serum and Ultrasound go here:

<http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/M/TM01.cfm>

**Other Resources**

**Ultrasound Markers Down Syndrome: Perinatology Corner Module**

<http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/M/TM01_8.cfm>

**Down Syndrome: Perinatology Corner Module**

<http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/M/TM01_6.cfm>

**Prenatal Genetic Screening -- Serum and Ultrasound: Module Home Page**

<http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/M/TM01.cfm>

**UpToDate: The sonographic diagnosis of fetal aneuploidy**

[http://www.uptodateonline.com/application/topic.asp?r=/application/topic.asp&file=antenatl/4468&type=A&selectedTitle=6%7E53&app=utdol](http://www.uptodateonline.com/application/topic.asp?r=/application/topic.asp&file=antenatl/4468&type=A&selectedTitle=6~53&app=utdol)
**Agricultural Research Service**

**Office of Outreach, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity**

<http://www.ars.usda.gov/aboutus/docs.htm?docid=1323>

**Donald L. McLellan, Ph.D. Vacant**

*Director* *Deputy Director*

<don.mclellan@ars.usda.gov>

![](media/image1.png){width="0.9180555555555555in"
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*Office Manager* *Office Automation Clerk*

<tammy.lowry@ars.usda.gov> EEO Video Library Coordinator
<augustus.pasha@ars.usda.gov>

USDA/ARS/OA/CRS

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Room 3552 -- South Building

Washington, DC 20250-0304

Phone: (202) 720-6161

Fax: (202) 690-0109

TDD: (202) 720-3303

Complaints: (202) 720-3410

Toll Free: (800) 340-4289

**[Name]{.underline}**

Sheila Cheeks

Calvin Jacob

Helena Thompson

Lisa C. Purnell

Debra F. Vandergrift

Mary A. Ward

Altheria Myers

**[Title/Duties]{.underline}**

*EEO Manager*

Formal EEO Complaints

*EEO Specialist*

Informal EEO Complaints

Counselor

*EEO Specialist*

Informal & Formal EEO Complaints

*Program Analyst*

White House Initiatives

*Program Analyst*

AEP Data Analysis

CR Impact Analysis

EEO Awards/Diversity Committee

*EEO Manager*

Disability Program

Reasonable Accommodation

Civil Rights Training

*Special Emphasis Program Manager*

Special Emphasis Programs

**[E-mail Address]{.underline}**

<sheila.cheeks@ars.usda.gov>

<calvin.jacob@ars.usda.gov>

<helena.thompson@ars.usda.gov>

<lisa.purnell@ars.usda.gov>

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Cecelia A. Stortzum

Amy Hegarty

Derrick Wilson

Catherine "Cassie" Youhouse

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*Director*

\(301\) 504-3271

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\(301\) 504-1480

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\(301\) 504-1174

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\(301\) 504-1709

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Revised March 2007
E-Authentication Multiple Protocol Validation Service

January 21, 2005

GSA provides a Second Tier Multiple Protocol Validation Service (MPVS)
Help Desk service to assist an Agency Help Desk to identify and correct
problems associated with the E-Authentication Architecture.

The service provided is technician to technician assistance. The MPVS
Help Desk is available on a 24x7 on‑call basis and has a six (6) hour
response time.

MPVS Help Desk Telephone Number:

703-610-2040

MPVS Help Desk email address:

<eahelp@mitretek.org>

 

Our email capability forwards your email message to our technical staff.
We have configured the Microsoft Outlook Server to issue an "Out of the
Office autoreply" email message back to you with the Subject Line:

"Out of Office AutoReply: need help with MPVS."

Please be assured that this message is to let the sender know we
received their email message, that it has been forwarded to our
distribution list, and we will give it our prompt attention (give us
some extra time at 2:00 AM). Microsoft Outlook inserts the phrase "Out
of the Office" automatically.

Information we will need from the agency help desk, whether it is via a
call or email:

Agency Help Desk Representative Name:

Telephone Number:

Application interfacing with the MPVS:

Approximate Time the Problem Occurred: (Please indicate the Time Zone)

Error Message Received or reason it is believed the MPVS is not
available.

Attachments can be included with the email message.

Please note that sensitive information (e.g., IP addresses) should not
be included in an email message or in an attachment.
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**Consumer Health on the Web**

**Exercises**

1\. A friend of mine has a child with osteogenesis imperfecta. Do you
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2\. My father was diagnosed with lung cancer and my cousin told me he
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3\. My baby has a croupy cough. My mother in law tells me to just wrap
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5\. My doctor just prescribed Nexium for my acid reflux. Can you tell me
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6\. My mother is in Jupiter, Florida and needs to see a cardiologist.
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