BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
**BEHIND CHINA\'S 17TH PARTY CONGRESS:\
INSTITUTIONAL ATROPHY & REFORM**

 

**Speaker**\
**Dr. David Shambaugh**, Professor of Political Science & International
Affairs & China Policy Program Director, The George Washington
University; Nonresident Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies
Program, Brookings Institution

 

**Discussant**\
**Dr. Minxin Pei**, Director and Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace

 

**Moderator **\
**Dr. Michael D. Swaine**, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for
International Peace

 

**Tuesday, September 25, 2007\
3 - 5 pm**

 

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\
1779 Massachusetts Ave NW\
Washington, DC 20036

The China Program is pleased to invite you to a seminar on China's
Communist Party featuring Dr. David Shambaugh of The George Washington
University and Brookings Institution.\
 

 This autumn the world\'s attention will briefly focus on Beijing as the
Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes its 17th Congress. This major
meeting will bring to power a new generation of leaders and will unveil
a policy program for the nation for the next five years. Yet, behind the
headlines to be generated by the Congress, the CPC as an institution has
been undertaking sweeping reforms to reinvent itself and strengthen its
rule. These reforms have gone generally unnoticed outside of China. In
his lecture, Dr. Shambaugh will draw on the research and findings of his
forthcoming book China\'s Communist Party: Atrophy & Adaptation, to
discuss what has been going on behind the scenes in the CPC, which is
the backdrop to the Congress.\
 

 Dr. Shambaugh has been Professor of Political Science & International
Affairs in the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George
Washington University since 1996, and is founding director of the China
Policy Program.  He has been widely published and is a frequent
commentator on China and Asian affairs in the media.  He earned his
Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan.

 

**Space is limited.**  Please RSVP by emailing Doris Duangboudda at
<ChinaEvents@ceip.org>.
Partners 20-Fueling America

Super Yeast

**Narrator**

Ethanol. As America begins to shift away from gasoline, this biofuel is
becoming an early, popular choice. It has a number of benefits -- clean
burning, high-octane, and it mixes easily with gasoline like in this
E-85 blend that contains 85% ethanol. While most ethanol is made from
corn kernels, much of what is left behind in the field is not used to
produce the biofuel. The problem is that this cellulosic material
--millions of tons of stalks, husks and cobs -- doesn't chemically break
down like the easily fermented yellow grain. That is, until now.

**Nancy Ho -- Purdue University**

*I'm Nancy Ho from Purdue University, and I made a super yeas t- super
yeast - super yeast.*

**Narrator**

Nancy Ho and her team at Purdue have been modifying a yeast called
*Saccharomyces.* This natural yeast has been used by humans for
thousands of years in the making of bread and the fermentation of wine.
But now, this time-tested organism is being used to breakdown the corn
refuse, as well as wheat straw, left behind in the field. By doing this,
40% more ethanol can be produced from the same field, a real boon to
farmers.

**Nancy Ho**

*Generally, one dry ton of residue can produce 85 to 100 gallon of
ethanol.*

**Narrator**

While corn kernels contain glucose that can be easily fermented by
conventional yeasts, the cellulosic refuse of corn has an additional
natural sugar--xylose. It is xylose that prohibits fermentation and
thus, the making of ethanol. Nancy Ho knew that to overcome this
problem, she would need to change the genetic structure of the yeast.

**Nancy Ho**

*There is lot of science and knowing what the yeast is missing. So I
simply engineer with the recombinant technology. You can put the genes,
extra genes in the cells.*

**Narrator**

Through trial and error and CSREES funding, Nancy and her team found
three perfect genes to alter the yeast. This recombinant DNA work allows
both glucose and xylose sugars to be simultaneously converted to
ethanol, making the process economically viable. The result? A new
product called Ho-Purdue yeast.

**Nancy Ho**

*Because it can produce both sugarsvery effectively, it produces ethanol
very efficiently. We can still improve it.*

**Narrator**

While the work continues at Purdue to make the Ho-Purdue yeast even
better, it is currently being used for ethanol production. Iogen
Corporation of Ottawa, Canada now produces the world's first cellulosic
ethanol fuel for commercial use. It uses wheat straw for biomass. And
American firms are also experimenting with the technology. The super
yeast has the potential to change the ethanol industry benefiting both
farmers and consumers.

**Nancy Ho**

*I feel if you work hard and think hard, you can overcome most problems
in science.*
***VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE***

**DIRECT SECTION 502 AREA LOAN LIMITS**

**EFFECTIVE MARCH 8, 2004**

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **VERMONT**             **COUNTY**              **2004 AREA LIMIT**

                          ADDISON                 \$160,100

                          BENNINGTON              \$160,100

                          CALEDONIA (*REAP*)      \$160,100

                          CHITTENDEN              \$201,000

                          ESSEX (*REAP*)          \$160,100

                          FRANKLIN                \$201,000

                          GRAND ISLE              \$201,000

                          LAMOILLE                \$160,100

                          ORANGE                  \$160,100

                          ORLEANS (*REAP*)        \$160,100

                          RUTLAND                 \$160,100

                          WASHINGTON              \$160,100

                          WINDHAM                 \$160,100

                          WINDSOR                 \$160,100
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **NEW HAMPSHIRE**       **COUNTY**              **2004 AREA LIMIT**

                          BELKNAP                 \$160,100

                          CARROLL                 \$160,100

                          CHESHIRE                \$160,100

                          COOS                    \$160,100

                          GRAFTON                 \$160,100

                          HILLSBOROUGH            \$290,100

                          MERRIMACK               \$165,800

                          ROCKINGHAM              \$290,100

                          STRAFFORD               \$290,100

                          SULLIVAN                \$160,100
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
**State CSBG Administrators**

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program provides States, the
District of Columbia, the Common Wealth of Puerto Rico, U.S.
Territories, and federal and state-recognized Indian Tribes and tribal
organizations, Community Action Agencies, and several hundred other
locally-based organizations, funds to ameliorate the causes and
conditions of poverty in communities. The funds provide a range of
services and activities to assist the needs of low-income individuals
including the homeless, migrants and the elderly. Grants are determined
by a statutory formula based on each States' and Indian Tribes'
population.

**Arizona**

Mr. Rex Critchfield

Program Administrator

Arizona Community Services Administration

Department of Economic Security, 086Z

PO Box 6123

1789 W. Jeffersosn

Phoenix, AZ 85005

Phone: (602) 542-6650

Fax: (602) 542-6655

E-mail: <rcritchfield@mail.de.state.az.us>

**Iowa**

Mr. William Brand

Administrator

Iowa Department of Human Rights

Division of Community Action Agencies

Lucas State Office Building

Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: (515) 281-3268

Fax: (515) 242-6119

E-mail: bill.brand@dhr.state.ia.us

**Michigan**

Ms. Janet Strope

Director

Office of Financial Assistance Programs

Family Independence Agency

235 s. Grand Avenue, Suite 1313

PO Box 30037

Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: (517) 373-2535

Fax: (517) 335-7771

Email: <stropej@michigan.gov>

**Florida**

Ms. Lena Price

Chief

Bureau of Community Assistance

Department of Community Affairs

2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100

Phone: (850) 488-7541

Fax: (850) 488-2488

E-mail: lena.price@dca.state.fl.us

**Maine**

Ms. Carol Fleury

State of Maine

Community Services Center

221 State Street

11 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04330

Phone: (207) 287-5028

Fax: (207) 287-5031

E-mail: carol.fleury@state.me.us

**New Hampshire**

Ms. Mary Ann Manoogian

Director

Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services

57 Regional Drive

Concord., NH 03001-8506

Phone: (603) 271-2611

Fax: (603) 271-2615

Email: mmanoog@gov.state.nh.us

**North Carolina**

Mr. Lawrence Wilson

Director

Department of Health and Human Services

Office of Economic Opportunity

222 N. Person Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: (919) 715-5850

Fax: (919) 715-5855

E-mail: Lawrence.wilson@ncrail.net

**Puerto Rico**

Ms. Idalia Colon-Rondon

Administrator

Department of the Family

Administration of Families and Children

Ponce de Leon Ave., Stop 1

Call Box 15091

Old San Juan Station

San Juan, PR 00902

Phone: (787) 724-5030

Fax: (787) 721-2245

**Oklahoma**

Ms. Brenda Williams

Director

Office of Community Development

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

PO Box 26980

Oklahoma City, OK 73126

Phone: (405) 815-6552

Fax: (405) 815-5377

E-mail: brenda_williams@odoc.state.ok.us

**Tennessee**

Mr. Steve Meinbresse

Program Director

Family and Community Programs

Department of Human Services

400 Deaderick, 14^th^ Floor

Nashville, TN 37248-9500

Phone: (615) 313-4761

Fax: (615) 532-9956

E-mail: Steve.Meinbresse@state.tn.us
FOIA Appeal: SF-171\--Selectee\'s Age

Legal Opinion: GMP-0040

Index: 7.360, 7.362, 7.560

Subject: FOIA Appeal: SF-171\--Selectee\'s Age

January 13, 1992

Mr. Howard Johnson

402 South Cherry Street

Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955

Dear Mr. Johnson:

This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act

(FOIA) appeal dated September 18, 1991. You appeal the partial

denial dated September 3, 1991 by Tom Peeler, Acting Director,

Office of Administration, Fort Worth Regional Office. Mr. Peeler

withheld under Exemption 6 personal information from the SF-171

submitted by the applicant who was selected under Vacancy

Announcement No. 06-MSL-91-0004z. You request review of the

withholding of one item pertaining to the selectee\'s age from

her SF-171.

I have determined to reverse the initial denial.

Courts have recognized that the personal details of a

federal employee can be protected under Exemption 6. See, e.g.,

American Federation of Government Employees v. United States,

712 F.2d 931, 932-933 (4th Cir. 1983) (per curiam). However, I

have determined to release information pertaining to the

selectee\'s age. We have confirmed your assertion that the

selectee\'s age was previously disclosed to you in a letter from

Mr. James Slater, EEO Counselor, Little Rock Office. We are also

advised by Mr. Slater that the selectee raised no objection to

the release of information contained in his letter to you. Under

these circumstances, there would be no invasion of personal

privacy from release of the information.

I am providing the Fort Worth Regional Office with a copy of

this decision and directing that they disclose to you a redacted

SF-171 of the selectee containing the selectee\'s age.

Very sincerely yours,

Shelley A. Longmuir

Deputy General Counsel
# MC Accounting on LCG

## LCG environment

1)  LCG is a homogeneous and independent execution environment.

2)  SAMGrid jobs end up on resources that are not "pre" configured for
    SAMGrid/D0.

3)  No generic "re-usable" LCG accounting system that we could use. The
    D0 accounting will have to stay VO specific.

4)  Data can be merged on a site that was not originally used to produce
    it.

## Accounting use cases

1)  Link actual LCG resource usage with existing D0 "data" driven
    accounting framework.

2)  The forwarding node name is an important dimension to consider when
    mining for produced data.

## Existing accounting interface

Currently we rely on file metadata and SAMGrid wrapper scripts to report
origin, type and amount of the data.

### Metadata parameters

1.  Filename. Filename is built from the parameters of the application

2.  MC Appname

3.  Random component

4.  Local job id (I.E LCG job id)

5.  Various MC paramaters.

6.  "facilityname" ,"originname". These parameters are implemented to
    have the same "pre" configured "site" name.

7.  "producedbyname" . This field is always set to "SAM-Grid" if job
    runs in the SAMGrid context.

### LCG CE(computing element) name.

SAMGrid jobs can dynamically identify local LCG CE name. A site
typically owns several LCG CEs operated for d0 via SAMGrid. Therefore
the experiment may want to group CEs to report relevant site
contribution. Examples :\
grid-ce.physik.uni-wuppertal.de:2119/jobmanager-lcgpbs-an_large\
lcgce01.gridpp.rl.ac.uk:2119/jobmanager-lcgpbs-dzeroL\
clrlcgce01.in2p3.fr:2119/jobmanager-lcgpbs-dzero\
tbn20.nikhef.nl:2119/jobmanager-pbs-dzero

## Proposal

Use the transformed LCG CE name as a value of "facilityname" metadata
parameter.

1.  SAMGrid develops a layer that extracts LCG CE name from local
    execution environment. ( SAMGrid )

2.  Replaces following LCG CE host and the queue qualifiers with blank

3.  tbn20.nikhef.nl:2119/jobmanager-pbs-dzero -\> **tbn20.nikhef.nl**

4.  D0 reporting has to "learn" the relation between the LCG CEs and VO
    parent institution. (Joel , Mike )

5.  Forwarding node name will be introduced as a concept in v6. Existing
    filename convention should be maintained till then. (SAMGrid)

6.  MC merge metadata generation code will use true LCG CE name it has
    been run on. (SAMGrid)

7.  Actual data accounting query will have to count merged file parents.
    That is to properly credit sites which have participated in
    generation of the data. (Mike , Joel)

8.  By default a file can only be merged using data originated on the
    same LCG CE. (SAMGrid)
**National Irrigation Water Quality Program**\
U.S. Department of the Interior

Listing of Geochemical Data, and Assessment of Variability for Plants
and Soils at the Kendrick Reclamation Project Area, Wyoming

R.C. Severson, U.S. Geological Survey\
J.A. Erdman, U.S. Geological Survey\
J.G. Crock, U.S. Geological Survey\
T.F. Harms, U.S. Geological Survey

INTRODUCTION

The Kendrick Reclamation Project Area (KRPA) was one of nine areas
(Severson, Wilson, and McNeal, 1987) selected for a field screening
study in 1986 to investigate the possibility of elevated trace element
concentrations in irrigation drainage return flow. Based on the findings
of the field screening study (Peterson, Jones, and Morton, 1988), the
Department of Interior-Irrigation Drainage Task Group selected KRPA as
one of four areas for more detailed study. The detailed studies were to
meet the following goals; (1) to determine whether irrigation induced
water quality problems exist, and if so, (2) to provide the scientific
understanding to mitigate or resolve identified problems. The working
objective for each detailed study area was defined as, Determine the
extent, magnitude, and effects of contaminants associated with
agricultural drainage, and where effects are documented, determine the
sources and exposure pathways which cause contamination.

In the 1930\'s the Bureau of Reclamation began the Kendrick irrigation
and drainage project in Natrona County, Wyoming. An approximately 24,000
acre area near Casper, Wyoming has been under irrigation since about
1946. The present studies are concerned with defining the concentration,
distribution, and variability of major and trace elements in
agricultural and native plants and soils of the KRPA. This report
contains information on the field and laboratory methods, quality
assurance and control of laboratory determinations, an assessment of
geochemical variability, and a listing of the analytical results.
Previously published reports discuss, in detail, selenium in plants and
soils (Erdman and others, 1989), and lateral and depth variability of
chemical composition of soils (Severson and others, 1989).
May 29, 2008

Office of Pesticide Programs

Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20460-0001

Re: Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0588

To Whom It May Concern:

The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) appreciates the
opportunity to comment on the revised risk assessments completed by EPA
as part of the reregistration process for acrolein.

Ecology currently regulates the use of pesticides in surface waters
throughout Washington State. This includes permitting the use of
acrolein in irrigation conveyance systems. We require pre- and
post-treatment notification, as well as monitoring at compliance points
within the treated irrigation canals.

Currently, very few chemical control options exist for irrigation weed
control. Washington irrigation districts regularly use acrolein, copper,
and xylene. Ecology has concerns about the environmental impacts of all
three of these pesticides. We understand, however, the potential
negative impact of removing acrolein prior to another tool being
available to replace it. That is why Ecology currently supports the
re-registration of acrolein until a time when other methods are
available and not cost-prohibitive.

EPA has requested ways to reduce the risk of acrolein to humans and the
environment. Ecology suggests that acrolein impacts could best be
mitigated through either limiting the number of treatments per season or
requiring a minimum number of days between treatments. We recommend a
minimum of approximately 30 days between treatments. This would
significantly reduce the number of treatments and the amount of human
and environmental exposure during the irrigation season.

Thank you again for the opportunity to comment on the proposed
reregistration of acrolein. Please contact me by email
(<kelm461@ecy.wa.gov>) if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Kelly McLain

Aquatic Pesticide Specialist

Washington State Department of Ecology
# WASTE UTILIZATION

## PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

**USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service―Practice Code 633**

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height="3.933333333333333in"}

### WASTE UTILIZATION

Waster utilization is applying agricultural waste, such as manure or
wastewater or other waste on the land in an environmentally acceptable
manner while maintaining or improving the natural resources.

### PRACTICE INFORMATION

This practice may be used on any land suitable for application of waste
as a fertilizer. This includes waste from barnyards, feedlots, dairy
operations, and other agriculture sources. The waste material may also
come from municipal treatment plants and food processing plants.

The purposes of applying this practice include the following:

-   Provide safe disposal of waste material

-   Provide fertility for food and fiber production

-   Improve soil tilth and fertility

-   Reduce erosion

-   Protect water and other natural resources

### COMMON ASSOCIATED PRACTICES

Waste Utilization is commonly used as part of a waste management system
with practices such as Nutrient Management (590), Waste Treatment (629),
Waste Storage Facility (313), Waste Treatment Lagoon (359), and
Solid/Liquid Waste Separation Facility (632).

For more information, refer to the practice standard in the NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide and associated specifications and design
criteria.
U.S. ATLAS M&O Estimate

WBS Profile Estimates

**Funding** All **Funding Type:** Research Program 1/15/2004 1:11:26 PM

**Institution** All **Estimate in Fixed FY\'04 \$k** **Labor/Material:**
Both

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

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

**3** **U.S. ATLAS M&O Estimate** **4226 7654 9833 9455 9048 8729 8817
8914 8379**

**U.S. ATLAS M&O Labor** 2004 4718 6117 5746 4631 4143 4143 4261 4143

**U.S. ATLAS M&O Material** 2222 2936 3716 3709 4417 4586 4674 4653 4235

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Contractor must have four years of training in medicine and cardiology,
and must have at least one year of dedicated training in interventional
cardiology. Contractor is expected to serve as the lead investigator in
large mammal preclinical and human investigational clinical experiments
of mechanical and/or biological interventions for cardiovascular
disease. These projects may include but are not limited to: human MRI
guided iliofemoral stenting, the development of novel mitral valve
repair using MRI, and the development of extraanatomic bypass
procedures. Contractor is expected to participate fully in the research
activities of the laboratory, including preclinical testing of
therapeutics for cardiovascular disease and, if possible, first in man
clinical testing. Contractor will be working from February 15^th^, 2007
to February 23, 2007. They should also receive one payment of \$8100.00
for travel/subsistence purposes.
**Maryland 401(K) Official Makes Restitution**

#### For Failure To Collect Court Judgment

**PHILADELPHIA**---A federal court in Greenbelt, Md. ordered the former
independent fiduciary of the Bauer Associates, Inc. 401(k) plan in
Bowie, Md. to pay \$2,000 to the plan and permanently barred him from
serving as a trustee to any plan governed by federal employee benefits
law, according to a consent judgment obtained by the U. S. Department of
Labor.

"This action reaffirms our commitment to protect the hard-earned
benefits promised by employers," said Mabel Capolongo, Director of the
Philadelphia Regional Office of the Pension and Welfare Benefits
Administration.

A lawsuit, filed simultaneously with the judgment on May 10, states that
John MacLean, the independent fiduciary appointed by the court to
oversee the plan in 1998, allegedly colluded with defendant Thomas Bauer
to reduce the amount of the debt owed by Bauer to the plan. The suit
contends MacLean told Bauer he would not answer Labor Department
questions regarding the payments. He also received reimbursement for
time spent on the collusion with Bauer. In addition, MacLean failed to
timely deposit for nine months the 1999 check of defendant Waters and
did not pursue collection of the debt owed that year by Bauer.

In 1998, the department obtained separate consent judgments with plan
officials Thomas Bauer and William Waters. The judgments, among other
things, required the defendants to repay \$161,280 over five years.

Bauer Associates sponsors the 401(k) plan for 78 participants and had
\$545,304 in assets as of Dec. 31, 1998. The plan allows elective
contributions to be deducted from employees' paychecks every two weeks.

This suit, filed in federal district court in Baltimore, Md, was
investigated by the Washington, D.C. District Office of PWBA into
alleged violations of ERISA. Employers and workers can contact the
regional office at (215) 861-5300 or PWBA's toll free number,
1-866-275-7922, for help with any problems relating to private-sector
pension and health plans.

\# \# \# \#

(Chao v. MacLean)

Civil Action No. 02- CV- 1652
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height="0.5104166666666666in"}

In general signup, program applicants must select the desired practice
from a list of available practices. The type of cover to be established
earns points in a method or ranking called the Environmental Benefit
Index (EBI). The purpose of the CP12 practice is to establish annual or
perennial wildlife food plots that will enhance wildlife and wildlife
habitat. This practice has no available cost share.

Ranking point category:

-   **5 points**- N1b --Annual or permanent food plot that remains in
    the location for the CRP-1 length or rotated. Must be up to 10% of a
    field not to exceed 5 acres per field. The 5 acres of food plot may
    be either 1-5 acre food plot or 2 or more food plots where the
    cumulative total would be less than or equal to 5 acres.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Specifications                                                      |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

The following establishment specifications are required and will be
specified in the CRP conservation plan as part of the contract:

1.  This practice may only be implemented in conjunction with the
    following practices: CP1, CP2, CP3, CP3A, CP4D, CP10, and CP11. The
    length of contract for implementation of CP12 will be based on the
    length of the practice in conjunction. Food plots will be required
    to be established each year scheduled in the contract.

2.  When multiple food plots are planned in the same contract, the
    minimum distance between plots will be 500 feet.

3.  Food plot locations and planting methods shall be such that no
    significant erosion occurs. The site must meet soil loss tolerance
    during and after planting. For steeper sites, the no-till method of
    planting may be required.

4.  Plant materials to be used shall be at the discretion of the
    applicant. The applicant must notify the conservation planner to
    verify that the planned plant material is not considered noxious or
    invasive and is consistent with the NRCS Field Office Technical
    Guide.

5.  Food plots may either remain in the same location each year or be
    rotated. When food plots are re-located, the vacated area shall be
    re-established in the permanent cover of the accompanying practice
    without cost share. The applicant shall re-establish the permanent
    cover the first available planting period following the re-location
    of the food plot.

6.  Sufficient lime and fertilizer applications are required to produce
    adequate plant growth and desired production (i.e. seed, grain,
    fruit).
> **Data Information for Holmes Middle School**
>
> **Location**
>
> Colorado Springs, CO, USA
>
> Latitude: 38.8673 N
>
> Longitude: -104.8567 W
>
> Elevation: 1972 m
>
> Source: GPS by GLOBE students
>
> **Soils**
>
> Slope: 1.7 degrees
>
> Horizon 1: 0 to 20 cm; sandy loam with many roots
>
> Horizon 2: 20 to 53 cm; sandy clay loam with many roots
>
> Horizon 3: 53 to 76 cm; sandy clay loam with few roots
>
> Horizon 4: 76 to 152 cm; sandy loam with few roots
>
> Source: Soil Survey of El Paso County, CO (L.S. Larsen, Soil
> Conservation Service, 1981): Ascalon sandy loam
>
> **Land cover**
>
> MUC: Woodlands, mainly deciduous, cold-deciduous with evergreens, with
> evergreen needle-leaved trees (1222)
>
> Fractional land cover: .86 (86% of the land area is covered by
> vegetation)
>
> Source: GLOBE data
>
> **Phenology**
>
> **Species:** Clonac lilac
>
> **YR Bud break Full leaf Start senescence End senescence**
>
> 1997 4/7/1997 4/10/1997 10/8/1997 10/15/1997
>
> 1998 4/7/1998 4/10/1998 10/8/1998 10/15/1998
>
> 1999 4/7/1999 4/10/1999 10/8/1999 10/15/1999
>
> 2000 4/7/2000 4/10/2000 10/8/2000 10/15/2000
>
> 2001 4/2/2001 4/4/2001 10/8/2001 10/15/2001
>
> 2002 4/4/2002 4/10/2002 10/8/2002 10/15/2002
>
> 2003 4/7/2003 4/14/2003 10/8/2003 10/15/2003
>
> Source: GLOBE data for clonal lilac budbreak and full leaf data;
> senescence date estimated
>
> **Climate**
>
> Source: GLOBE data and supplemented with nearest NOAA weather station
> (Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, NOAA station 051778; Latitude:
> 38.81 N, Longitude: -104.69 W; Elevation: 1884 m.)
**Alabama Wing**

C/Capt. Jonathan Ernest, VERBENA

**Arkansas Wing**

C/2dLt. Jessicca Baker

**Arizona Wing**

C/2dLt. Laura Beck

C/2dLt. Caleb Eaves

C/Maj. Davyd Fitzhugh

C/2dLt. Christian Harrold

C/2dLt. Brian Simpson

**California Wing**

C/2d Lt. Kevin Horn,

C/Capt. Michael Nash

C/Capt. Laura Reichardt

C/Capt. Ann Theisen

**Colorado Wing**

C/2dLt. Byron Gray

**Connecticut Wing**

C/Capt. Joseph Kraynak

C/Capt. Ashley La Plante

**Delaware Wing**

C/Capt. Karen Chinnery

**Florida Wing**

C/Capt. Andrea Batista

C/2dLt. Matthew Campbell

C/2dLt. Antonio Jurado

C/Capt. Matthew Keyes

C/2dLt. Hunter Limb

C/Capt. Liam Lloyd

C/2dLt. Miguel Lockward

C/Capt. Kyle Matissek

C/Capt. Jenna McCord

C/Capt. Tom McMahon

C/2dLt. Adam Melendez

C/Capt. Alejandro Piferrer

C/2dLt. Jean Rios

C/Capt. Alex Sage

C/Capt. Isaiah Tamblingson

**Georgia Wing**

C/Capt. Eric Aulet

C/2dLt. Jacob Cole

C/Capt. Anthony Davis

C/2dLt. Jacob Heard

C/Capt. Graham Painter

**Illinois Wing**

C/Capt. Erin Dunne

C/2dLt. Krystal Freund

C/Capt. Brett Krueger

C/2dLt. Kenneth Macejak

C/2dLt. Gabriel McDowell

**Iowa Wing**

C/Capt. Jared Brewer

C/Capt. Landon Jones

**Kansas Wing**

C/2dLt. Erin Lahan

**Maine Wing**

C/Capt. Christopher Slininger

**Maryland Wing**

C/2dLt. Laura Boehk

**Massachusetts Wing**

C/2dLt. David Balch

**Michigan Wing**

C/Capt. Melanie Davis

**Mississippi Wing**

C/2dLt. Andrew Howard

C/Capt. Sarah Howard

C/Capt. Ethan Ingram

**Missouri Wing**

C/Capt. Anamaria Gaitan

**New** **Hampshire Wing**

C/Capt. William Smedley

**New Jersey Wing**

C/2dLt. Nathan Adamo

C/Capt. Leonardo Avila

C/Capt. Paul Jennings

C/Capt. Adam Kelly

C/2dLt. Tristan Kooker

C/Capt. Nicholas Longhi

C/Capt. Carlos Pineda

**New** **Mexico Wing**

C/2dLt. Samuel Chesebrough

C/Capt. Gerald Feltman

C/2dLt. Sara Miles

C/Capt. Chris Pena

**New York Wing**

C/2dLt. Justin Gill,

C/Capt. Caleb Irwin

C/2dLt. David Teubl

**North Carolina Wing**

C/Capt. Kyle Backhus

C/2dLt. Glen Edwards

C/Capt. B. Evrard

C/2dLt. Michael Gallandt

C/2dLt. Nicholas Padleckas

**Ohio Wing**

C/Col. Duane McKinley

C/2dLt. James Norton

**Oklahoma Wing**

C/2dLt. Patrick Davis

C/2dLt Isaac Leskowat

**Pennsylvania Wing**

C/2dLt. Noah Bendele

C/Capt. Evan Bernard

C/2dLt. Ryan Edwards

C/2dLt. George Kinsey

C/Capt. Parth Patel

**Puerto** **Rico Wing**

C/Capt. Luis Hernandez

C/2dLt Jesus Rivera

C/Capt Lizbeth Roman

**South** **Carolina Wing**

C/2dLt. Tanner Bogan

C/2dLt. Mary Larrieu

**South** **Dakota Wing**

C/2dLt. Jason Klein

**Tennessee Wing**

C/2dLt. Medardo Hernandez

C/Capt. Michael Pabon-Vega

**Texas Wing**

C/Capt. Nathan Carey

C/2dLt. Christa Conroy

C/Capt. Tiffany Hamm

C/Capt. John LeRoy

C/2dLt. Jose Machuca

C/2dLt. Matthew Norman

C/2dLt. Jonathan Patience

**Vermont Wing**

C/2dLt. Ryan Carroll

**Virginia Wing**

C/Capt. Lyndy Broomfield

C/2dLt. Owen Clark

C/2dLt. Allen Ernst

C/2dLt. Sean McClain

**Washington Wing**

C/2dLt. Jennifer Cains

C/2dLt. Samuel Fujinaka

**West** **Virginia Wing**

C/2dLt. Lincoln Sklar

**Wisconsin Wing**

C/2dLt. Rebekkah Daniels

C/2dLt. Sarah Ross
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MESSAGE NO: 7292207 DATE: 10/19/2007

CATEGORY: ADA TYPE: INJ

REFERENCE: REFERENCE DATE:

CASES: A-428-201

PERIOD COVERED: 05/01/2002 TO 04/30/2003

LIQ SUSPENSION DATE:

TO: DIRECTORS OF FIELD OPERATIONS, PORT DIRECTORS

FROM: DIRECTOR, SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT

RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ON BALL BEARINGS FROM GERMANY, PRO\'D &
EXP\'D BY PAUL MUELLER INDUSTRIE GMBH & CO., (A-428-201-035), COURT
NUMBER 04-00522

1\. ON 10/01/2007, THE U.S. COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE ISSUED A

CONTINUING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ENJOINING THE LIQUIDATION OF

ANY UNLIQUIDATED ENTRIES OF BALL BEARINGS AND PARTS THEREOF FROM

GERMANY WHICH WERE PRODUCED AND EXPORTED BY PAUL MUELLER

INDUSTRIE GMBH & CO. (\"PAUL MUELLER\") AND IMPORTED BY OR SOLD TO

(AS INDICATED ON THE COMMERCIAL INVOICE OR CUSTOMS

DOCUMENTATION)

GMN BEARING TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., BEARING TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C., GMN

BEARING USA, LTD., OR GMN USA, L.L.C., AND WHICH WERE ENTERED, OR

WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION DURING THE PERIOD

05/01/2002 THROUGH 04/30/2003.

2\. THIS CONTINUING INJUNCTION WAS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH

COURT CASE NUMBER 04-00522 AND ENJOINS LIQUIDATION OF THE

UNLIQUIDATED ENTRIES DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE CONTINUING INJUNCTION

ALSO REPLACES THE INJUNCTION DATED 03/09/2005 (COURT CASE NUMBER

04-00529), WHICH WAS COVERED BY MESSAGE N0. 5075206 DATED

03/16/2005.

3\. ACCORDINGLY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, DO NOT LIQUIDATE ENTRIES

OF SUBJECT MERCHANDISE WHICH WERE PRODUCED AND EXPORTED BY PAUL

MUELLER AND IMPORTED BY OR SOLD TO (AS INDICATED ON THE

COMMERCIAL INVOICE OR CUSTOMS DOCUMENTATION) GMN BEARING

TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., BEARING TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C., GMN BEARING

USA, LTD., OR GMN USA, L.L.C., AND WHICH WERE ENTERED, OR

WITHDRAWN FROM WAREHOUSE, FOR CONSUMPTION DURING THE PERIOD

05/01/2002 THROUGH 04/30/2003. CONTINUE TO SUSPEND LIQUIDATION

OF THESE ENTRIES UNTIL LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED.

4\. LIQUIDATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS

INJUNCTION HAVE NOT YET BEEN ISSUED.

5\. THESE INSTRUCTIONS TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.

6\. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WAS SERVED WITH THE ABOVE-

REFERENCED INJUNCTION ON 10/03/2007. PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF

THE INJUNCTION, NO LIQUIDATION OF THE ENTRIES MAY BE MADE FOR

ENTRIES WHICH REMAIN UNLIQUIDATED AS OF THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY

AFTER COPIES OF THE ORDER ARE PERSONALLY SERVED TO THE APO

DOCKET CENTER.

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

OFFICERS, 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:DD).

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

ANNE MARICICH
**DA 05-2265**

> August 10, 2005

Joseph E. Dunne III

Scientific Games Racing, L.L.C.

651 Sawmill Road, Rafter J

Suite A

Durango, CO 81303

> Re: Call Sign E050151
>
> File No. SES-LIC-20050525-00656
>
> Call Sign E050152
>
> File No. SES-LIC-20050525-00657

Dear Mr. Dunne III:

On May 25, 2005, Scientific Games Racing, L.L.C. (Scientific Games)
filed the above-captioned applications for authority to operate
Temporary-Fixed C-Band[^1] Transmit/Receive Earth Stations. For the
reasons discussed below, we dismiss both applications as defective,
without prejudice to refiling.[^2]

A review of the applications reveals that you did not provide the point
of communication as required in form 312, Schedule B for either
application. In addition, you did not submit a complete radiation hazard
analysis as required by Commission Rules for either application. As a
result, both your applications are defective and will be dismissed.

While we dismiss the application on the above basis, we take the
opportunity to apprise you of other concerns we have should Scientific
Games choose to re-file the application.

Our study reveals that based on the Maximum EIRP Density (Question E49)
and Antenna Transmit Gain (E41/42), your Maximum Input Power Density
exceeds Section 25.212(d) of the Commission's rules[^3] by 2.2 dB for
the 36M0G7W (in both applications) and 4M50G7W (in the application
regarding Call Sign E050151) emissions. We also note that your
applications propose to use 4.1 meter antennas. These antennas are
considered "non-routine" under Commission Rules. Therefore, in refiling
your applications, you must identify specific satellites as Points of
Communication and include certifications from adjacent operators of all
satellites located within 6 degrees of your target satellite agreeing to
your proposed operations. Alternatively, your application may request
ALSAT as Points of Communication so long as you include a 2 degree
compliance demonstration as specified in Section 25.209(f)[^4] of the
Commission\'s rules and reduce your input power density.

Accordingly, pursuant to Section 25.112(a)(1)[^5] of the Commission\'s
rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.112(a)(1), and Section 0.261 of the Commission's
rules on delegations of authority, 47 C.F.R. § 0.261, we dismiss your
application as defective without prejudice to refiling.

> Sincerely,

Scott A. Kotler

Chief, Systems Analysis Branch

Satellite Division

[^1]: 5925-6425 MHz band.

[^2]: If Scientific Games Racing, L.L.C., re-files an application
    identical to the one dismissed, with the exception of supplying the
    missing information, it need not pay an application fee. *See* 47
    C.F.R.§ 1.1109(d).

[^3]: 47 C.F.R. Section 25.212(d)(1).

[^4]: 47 C.F.R. § 25.209(f).

[^5]: 47 C.F.R. Section 25.112(a)(1). *See also* Echostar Satellite LLC,
    *Order on Reconsideration*, DA 04-4056 (released December 27, 2004).
**Redacted Privacy Impact Assessment**

**For**

**USDA National Finance Center**

**Network General Support System**

**Description of the System**

The purpose of the National Finance Center's (NFC) Network General
Suppport System (GSS) infrastructure is to provide controlled network
connectivity between NFC systems, NFC users, NFC customers and related
organizations, and the Internet. The Network GSS infrastructure provides
general-purpose networking and network access control resources for all
other NFC GSS', applications, and users. The primary components that
support the network environment consist of redundant Cisco core
switches, redundant Cisco distribution switches, redundant Nokia
firewalls, security zones and VLANs.

The Network GSS infrastructure connects NFC resources to the general
USDA network, to other U.S. Government agencies, and to financial
institutions. Connections to web-based applications are secured via
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption services. Connections to other
organizations are accomplished through leased lines and Virtual Private
Networks (VPN). The Network GSS infrastructure also includes user-level
VPNs to permit NFC employees to work from remote locations.

There is a current Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on file at NFC. To
request a full version of the NFC Network GSS PIA see the contact
information below:

Name: Kathy Fernandez

Title: Associate Director, Technical Services

Information Technology Services Division

Agency: USDA, NFC

Address 13800 Old Gentilly Road

New Orleans, LA 70129

Phone: (504) 426-2000

E-mail: <Kathy.Fernandez@usda.gov>
SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING AND MARKING (NASA 18-52.210-75) (SEP 1990) (ALTERNATE II)
(SEP 1990)

\(a\) -The Contractor shall pack and mark all hardware deliverable under
this contract in accordance with the provisions of NASA Handbook (NHB)
6000.1, Requirements for Packaging, Handling, and Transportation, and/or
MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-2073-2, as applicable, except as noted below:

None

\(b\) The Contractor shall pack potentially hazardous items in
accordance with paragraph 204 of NHB 6000.1.

\(c\) The Contractor shall develop packaging, handling, and
transportation records, if required, from engineering and packaging
data. The Contracting Officer\'s technical representative is the
approving official of the records and special packaging data under
paragraph 302 of NHB 6000.1.

\(d\) The Contractor\'s packaging specifications or procedures may be
utilized if they are (i) not in conflict with cited NASA specifications
and (ii) approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. In any conflict
between NASA and the Contractor specifications or procedures, the NASA
documents cited in this clause shall take precedence.

\(e\) The Contractor shall place identical requirements on all
subcontracts.

\(f\) The following items to be furnished under this contract are for
space flight use:

To be determined by task order.

\(g\) All markings for space flight items shall be blue in color. All
shipping containers, shipping documents, and purchasing documents for
these items shall be marked \"ITEMS FOR SPACE FLIGHT USE.\"

\(h\) The Contractor shall prominently display a NASA Critical Space
Item Label on the exterior of all Class I, Class II, and Class III
interim packages and exterior shipping containers to alert all shipping
and handling personnel to the criticality of the item in accordance with
paragraph 303 of NHB 6000.1.

(End of clause)

\[END OF SECTION\]
**NPMA/GSMC**

**Executive Board/Committee Chairs Meeting -- July 12, 2007**

**Minutes**

GSMC Executive Board and Committee Chairs met July 12th at Wackenhut.
The following members were present: Bill Beedle, Debra Ferguson, David
Mikeska, Melissa Coley, Lisa Copeland, Robin Bishop and Larry Osborne.

The following was discussed:

-   Review of Committee Reports

    -   Membership -- No heavy recruiting will be done this year. Bill
        Beedle will make follow-up phone calls to persons whom he has
        been given their names. We have one new member. There are
        currently 60-62 members in the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter.

    -   Programs -- The November meeting agenda has not been finalized,
        but we are still on schedule to meet with the NCMA. The next
        meeting (July 19^th^) at CTF will not be advertised in the local
        paper. Tracye Baber will send out an e-mail to chapter members.
        Melissa Coley will get a disposable camera to take pictures of
        the event.

    -   Professional Development and Education --Melissa Coley said
        there was no training/certification classes planned for this
        year. The committee plans to have something next year at the
        2008 Regional in Gatlinburg, TN.

    -   Awards -- Lisa Copeland reported that it would be beneficial to
        have something in the local paper about the awards that Marcia
        Whitson and Robin Bishop received from NPMA and GSMC. She is
        working with Felicia Johnson, NPMA home office, for the
        appropriate write-up.

    -   Communications --No discussion.

    -   Finance --Robin Bishop and Bill Beedle signed the check to cover
        Barbara Jackson's travel to the NES. The amount was \$1446.57.

    -   Nomination --The question was raised as to when to start working
        on next year's nomination. David Mikeska suggested that the
        slate should be presented at the October meeting.

    -   2008 Regional Seminar --No discussion.

    -   Bylaws --No discussion.

-   David Mikeska brought in 3 boxes of CD's to store the Chapter's
    pictures.

The meeting adjourned at 11:52.
# Regional Initiatives 

## Pan-Africa

**Prosthetic Training Center**

**Implementing Partner:** International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC)\
Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD)

**Funding Period:** September 2002 - September 2007

**Amount:** \$2,750,000

**Purpose:** Ensure the continuity of physical rehabilitation projects
in war-affected countries and support similar programs in other African
countries.

**Accomplishments**

-   Provided equipment and orthopedic components to 24 projects in 11
    countries: Cameroon, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania,
    Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

-   Provided SFD prosthetists to 13 projects in six countries to
    implement practical training on specific cases with selected
    patients, control the state of the equipment, and assist workshop
    managers in selecting candidate prosthetists for further training in
    Addis Ababa.

-   Organized seven, one-month training courses for 26 prosthetists.
    ICRC also provided training in Damascus and Nairobi for an
    additional 12 workers.

-   Produced and fit more than 2,500 prostheses.

A major obstacle to providing prosthetic and orthotic services to
persons with disabilities is the inadequacy of sustainable services and
people with the technical skills to provide the disabled with the
quality prosthetic and orthotic devices they need over the course of a
lifetime. Another major obstacle is the affordability of materials
needed to make and fit prostheses/orthoses. Successful intervention
re­quires training local professionals and establishing workshops and
clinics to enable such professionals to obtain and offer needed devices
at realistic prices.

To overcome these obstacles, the International Committee of the Red
Cross has developed an efficient method of producing low-cost,
consistently high-quality modular polypropylene prostheses in a
centralized production facility. In addition to supplying centers with
equipment and orthopedic components to manufacture prostheses, USAID's
LWVF and ICRC have enhanced training opportunities in the region.
Expatriate prosthetists based in Addis Ababa and Nairobi provide their
expertise to the supported centers. Training courses have been organized
in Addis Ababa for prosthetists, and the program spon­sors technicians to
receive training at the Tanzania Training Center for Orthopedic
Technologists.