BEE-spoke-data/govdocs1-by-extension huggingface dataset:
# Presentation: 504260

## Advanced Electrode Materials for Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery

-  	Optimized the production of the unique fullerene nanotube 	materials
-  	Developed processes to purify, increase the yield, and 	open the closed end of the nanotubes
-  	Characterized the electrochemical performance of the 	nanotubes
-  	Developed electrode fabrication technology
-  	Assembled and tested full cells
**COMMERCIALIZATION**
-  	Commercial sales - more than $600K
-  	Obtained a commitment for $2.5M to develop a 		commercialization plan and establish a prototype production

***Materials & Electrochemical Research (MER) Corporation***
***Tucson, AZ***

**S****mall**
**B****usiness**
**I****nnovation **
**R****esearch**

**GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS**
-  	Aerospace batteries for use in satellites
-  	Low cost, and high energy density battery for portable 		consumer products such as cell phones, lap tops, etc.
-  	Use as portable power source for various military 			applications
-  	Electric vehicle application

- Glenn Research Center
- Space Power
- 3-024

**Advanced Electrode Materials for Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery**

***High Performance Lithium-ion***
***Rechargeable Batteries***

**INNOVATION**

- 1994 Phase II, NAS3-27675, 5/99
- NASA Contact - John Dickman
- Company Contact - Dr. R. O. Loutfy

- Anode materials with high capacity for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
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## Improving Swift

- Hal Levison, PI  (SwRI)
- David Kaufmann  (SwRI)
- Mark Lewis  (Trinity Univ.)
- Martin Duncan  (Queen’s Univ.)

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## What is Swift?

- Simulation software for planetary system dynamics
- Developed by Levison and Duncan
- _[www.boulder.swri.edu/~hal/swift.html](http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~hal/swift.html)_
- Most important integration algorithms:
- Wisdom-Holman Mapping (WHM)
- Regularized Mixed Variable Symplectic (RMVS) algorithm

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## Derived from a Hamiltonian, H(q,p,t)
Gravitational N-body Hamiltonian:

Piecewise, palindromic integration yields a symplectic algorithm
1st order example:  HA() HB()
2nd order example:  HA(/2) HB() HA(/2)

- Gravitational *N*-body Hamiltonian:
- Piecewise, palindromic integration yields a symplectic algorithm
- 1st order example:  *H**A*() *H**B*()
- 2nd order example:  *H**A*(/2) *H**B*() *H**A*(/2)

**Symplectic Integrators**

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## Project Goals

- Incorporate SyMBA (Symplectic Massive Body Algorithm) into the Swift package
- Completely rewrite Swift → Swifter
- _[www.boulder.swri.edu/swifter/](http://www.boulder.swri.edu/swifter/)_
- Develop the SwiftVis data analysis and visualization package
- _[www.cs.trinity.edu/~mlewis/SwiftVis/](http://www.cs.trinity.edu/~mlewis/SwiftVis/)_
- Symplectic tree code

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## The Nice Model

- Current theories of planet formation have difficulty explaining:
- The eccentricities and mutual inclinations of the giant planets
- The inclinations of Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids
- The Late Heavy Bombardment (LHB)
- These seem to be explained by an early passage of Jupiter and Saturn through their 1:2 mean motion resonance

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## The Nice Model

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## The Nice Model

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## The Nice Model

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006

## The Nice Model

- Tsiganis, Gomes, Morbidelli, & Levison.  “Origin of the orbital architecture of the giant planets of the Solar System.”  *Nature*,  May 2005.
- Morbidelli, Levison, Tsiganis, & Gomes.  “Chaotic capture of Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids in the early Solar System.”  *Nature*,  May 2005.
- Gomes, Levison, Tsiganis, & Morbidelli.  “Origin of the cataclysmic Late Heavy Bombardment period of the terrestrial planets.”  *Nature*,  May 2005.

- AISRP Workshop

- 3-5 October 2006
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## 		            Hazard

- Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

- 		            Hazard
-                          ....a possible source of danger

**Slide 16.1 **

-           The American Heritage Dictionary 1985

## Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

- 		              Natural Hazard
-  an extreme natural event that poses a threat to people, their property and possessions.....

**Slide 16.2 **

## Disaster

- Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

**Slide 16.3**

- Disaster

- An occurrence causing widespread destruction and distress

- The American Heritage Dictionary 1985

## The Mantra

- Mitigation Defined

**Slide 16.4**

- Natural Hazards occur in the natural environment; they are a part of the world around us; the world we live in.
- Disasters occur only when a hazard intersects with human activity; with people, their property and possessions...
- Natural Hazards cannot be managed.
- Human activity can be managed.
- Mitigating the impacts of natural hazards involves managing human activity.

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

## Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

- To mitigate: “To make or become less severe or intense; moderate.” American Heritage Dictionary 1985
- Mitigation is defined as the “sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects”. FEMA

**Definitions:**

**Slide 24.1**

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## Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

- Mitigation
- Preparedness
- Response
- Recovery

**The Four Phases of Emergency Management:**

**Slide 24.2**

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## Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

- Structural and Non-Structural Mitigation
- Existing Development and Potential Development

**Approaches to Mitigation**

**Slide 24.3**

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## Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

- Prevention
- Property Protection
- Natural Resource Protection
- Structural Projects
- Public Information

**Types of Mitigation Strategies**

**Slide 24.4**

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## Mitigation Defined

**Session Name: Mitigation Defined**
**Coastal Hazards Management Course**

-   Structural reinforcement of hospital walls
-   Installing automatic sprinklers
-   Purchase of warning systems
-   Stockpiling of food, water and supplies
-   Evacuation of an area
-   Zoning Ordinances
-   Storm water Management System

**Examples of Mitigation Activities**:

**Slide 24.5**

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## WETLAND MITIGATION BANKING IN NORTH DAKOTA

**Mark Schrader**
**Environment & Right-of-Way Engineer**
**FHWA North Dakota Division**

## North Dakota is in the Heart of the Prairie Pothole Region

**North Dakota is in the Heart of the Prairie Pothole Region**

## North Dakota Wetland Densities Commonly Reach 100- 150 Wetlands Per Square Mile

**North Dakota Wetland Densities Commonly Reach 100- 150 Wetlands Per Square Mile**

## Wetland Bank Service Area

**Past Service Area was the Entire State**
**Impacts Anywhere in the State were Mitigated Anywhere in the State.**
**Most Wetland Impacts were Mitigated in Restored Wetland Complexes**

## Wetland Bank Service Area

**August 2005 USACE Omaha District Wetland Mitigation Guidance recommended Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 8 Service Area**

**One Service Area in ND to over 50 didn’t work for NDDOT**

## To On-Site

**Mitigation Changed From Banks**

## Problem

- Wetlands in the ROW attract animals to the roadway ditch.
- Mitigating in ROW prevents large complexes from being restored.
- Monitoring is easier with large complexes.
- Resource Agencies, NDDOT, and FHWA wanted to find a way to continue the very successful wetland banking process.

## Wetland Mitigation Banking in North Dakota

- (DRAFT) Interagency Guidance for Mitigation bank sponsors
- USACE
- NRCS
- USF&WS
- FHWA
- NDG&FD

## Major Changes

- Larger Service Area than HUC 8

## Major Changes

- Credit Ratio specific for North Dakota
- Restoration of a completely drained wetland is given 1:1 credit
- Preservation of existing wetland is given a 10:1 credit
- Credit Availability Dependent on
- Track Record
- Mitigation Technique

## Next Step

- Complete Revisions
- Have Agency Leadership Approve
- Implement
**QUESTIONS?**
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## Treated ESRD Incidence Rate for Selected Countries, 1986-96

**Treated ESRD Incidence Rate for Selected Countries, 1986-96**

**New Patients/Million Pop.**

**Year of ESRD Incidence**

**USA (All)**

**JPN**

**USA (White)**

**CAN**

**FRA**

**NL**

**AUS**

**POL**

## Percent of Incident ESRD Patients 

**with Diabetic Nephropathy **
**for Selected Countries, 1996**

**Country**

- *

*** Data are from 1995**

**% of ESRD Patients**

- *

## Percent of Prevalent Dialysis Patients ReceivingHome Hemodialysis for Selected Countries, 1996

**Percent of Prevalent Dialysis Patients Receiving**_**Home Hemodialysis**_** for Selected Countries, 1996**

**Country**

**% of Dialysis Patients**

*** Data are from 1995**

*****

*****

## Percent of Prevalent Dialysis Patients ReceivingCAPD or CCPD for Selected Countries, 1996

**Percent of Prevalent Dialysis Patients Receiving**_**CAPD or CCPD**_** for Selected Countries, 1996**

**% of Dialysis Patients**

**Country**

*****

*** Data are from 1995**

## Utilization of CAPD/CCPD for Selected Countries, 1991 versus 1996

**Utilization of CAPD/CCPD**** for Selected Countries, 1991 versus 1996**

**Country**

**% of Dialysis Patients Receiving CAPD/CCPD**

*** Data are for 1990 versus 1995**

*****

*****

*****

## Utilization of Home Hemodialysis for Selected Countries, 1991 versus 1996

**Country**

**% of Dialysis Patients Receiving Home Hemodialysis**

**Utilization of Home Hemodialysis**** for Selected Countries, 1991 versus 1996**

*****

*** Data are for 1990 versus 1995**

*****

## Transplantation Rates for SelectedCountries, 1996

**Country**

**New Transplants/Million Pop.**

*****

*** Data are from 1995**

*****

## Percent of Prevalent ESRD Patients with

**Percent of Prevalent ESRD Patients with**
**a Functioning Transplant, 1996**

**Country**

**% of ESRD Patients**

*****

*** Data are from 1995**

*****

## Patients with a Functioning Transplant

**Patients with a Functioning Transplant**
**per Million Population, 1996**

**Functioning Transplants/ Million Pop.**

*****

*** Data are from 1995**

*****

## Utilization of Transplantation

**Utilization of Transplantation**
**for Selected Countries, 1992 versus 1996**

**Country**

**New transplants/ Year/ Million pop.**

*****

*** Data are from 1993 versus 1996**
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## BUDGET BRIEFING

**BUDGET BRIEFING**
**as of September 30, 2002**

## OVERVIEW - ALL APPROPRIATIONSFAA WJH TECHNICAL CENTERFY-02 TOTAL OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## FTP POSITIONS - ALL APPROPRIATIONSFAA WJH TECHNICAL CENTERFY-02 EOY ON-BOARD

## OVERVIEW - ALL APPROPRIATIONSARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## FTP POSITIONS - ALL APPROPRIATIONSARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 EOY ON-BOARD

## OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL OPS OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL OPS UTILITIES(dollars in thousands)

## OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL OPS MAJOR CONTRACTS(dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONSACTIVITY 1 & ACTIVITY 5, PCB&T (dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONSRESEARCH, TEST & EVALUATION (dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONSSPONSORED FUNDING (dollars in thousands)

## RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENTARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL R,E&D OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENTARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL R,E&D OBLIGATIONSBY MAJOR PROGRAM (dollars in thousands)

## RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENTARA LINE OF BUSINESSFY-02 TOTAL R,E&D OBLIGATIONSIN-HOUSE (dollars in thousands)

## OVERVIEW - ALL APPROPRIATIONSARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL OPS OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONSACTIVITY 5, PCB&T (dollars in thousands)

## FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATIONARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL F&E OBLIGATIONSSPONSORED FUNDING(dollars in thousands)

## RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENTARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL R,E&D OBLIGATIONS (dollars in thousands)

## RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENTARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL R,E&D OBLIGATIONSBY MAJOR PROGRAM (dollars in thousands)

## RESEARCH, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENTARA LINE OF BUSINESS – ACT ONLYFY-02 TOTAL R,E&D OBLIGATIONSIN-HOUSE (dollars in thousands)
# Presentation: 782458

## Multisignal Modeling of Complex SystemsQualtech, SystemsWeathersfield, CT

**Multisignal Modeling of Complex Systems**Qualtech, SystemsWeathersfield, CT

**ACCOMPLISHMENTS**
- Algorithms have been used extensively by aerospace industry to uncover unanticipated system failures.
**COMMERCIALIZATION**
- Sales of software and engineering services for $200K to Lockheed-Martin facilities for systems testing
- Sales of over $400K to Sikorsky Aircraft for on-board diagnostics and portable maintenance aid of US. Navy Seahawk helicopters
- Sales of software for $100K to Boeing Helicopters

**GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS**
- Developed a software package for testability engineering and maintenance system (TEAMS) which was successfully demonstrated on NASA-Rockwell liquid oxygen fuel system for the Space Shuttle
- NASA Ames awarded Qualtech a Phase III contract (NAS2-13605) for $113K for the analysis of 12-Foot Wind Tunnel operations-

**INNOVATION**
- Development of a complete multisignal modeling methodology for simulation complex hierarchical  systems to formulate troubleshooting strategies in the presence of multiple failures.  This technology de., document and analyze integrated systems during all stages of produce design and maintenance.

**S****mall****Business****T****echnology****Tr****ansfer**

- Ames Research  CenterSS#2-019
- Qualtech - Dr. Krishna Pattipati (860) 257-8014
- NASA - Dr. Ann Paterson-Hine (650) 604-4178
- ______________

*1553 Bus System*

- 1992 Phase 2, Contract No.  NAS2-14320
# Presentation: 305716

## Information gathered by Scott Storey

- Drawings by Justin Spurlin

## Rhopalosiphum padi

**Rhopalosiphum padi**

## Physical Characteristics

**Can reduce forage and grain yields.****Does not cause visible symptoms in the wheat** **but heavy infestations will cause plants to become sticky with honeydew****Very efficient vector of the virus that causes ****Barley Yellow Dwarf disease **
**Damage****Olive-green color, has a red orange patch ****surrounding the base of each cornicle****“Old” aphids found in winter or early spring ****Could be totally black in color, but will give birth to more typical aphids in the spring****Measures about 1/8 inch long**

## Schizaphis graminum

## Physical CharacteristicsLime-green colored Darker green stripe on its backOuter half of its antennae, outer half of its legs and the tips of its cornicles are blackMature greenbug measures about 1/16 inches long 

**Physical Characteristics****Lime-green colored ****Darker green stripe on its back****Outer half of its antennae, outer half of its legs and the tips of its cornicles are black****Mature greenbug measures about 1/16 inches long **
**Damage**
**Causes yellowing of young wheat leaves****Orange-red spots on the leaves of older plants****Often occur in concentrated patches in the field****Damage frequently occurs as small circular patches ****Can carry the virus causing Barley Yellow dwarf disease**

## Diuraphis noxia

**Diuraphis noxia**

## Physical CharacteristicsLime green in color, “spindle shape”Short antennae, no prominent cornicles, a projection above “tail” giving a “double tail appearance” Mature RWA is about 1/16 of an inch long

**Damage****Serious injury, yield loss even at low levels because it injects chemicals that affect plant growth****As it feeds, causes leaf to curl, creating an enclosure protecting it from climate, natural enemies, and insecticides. ****Symptoms become visible as white, yellow, or purple streaks**

## Sitobion avenae

**Sitobion avenae**

## Physical Characteristics Larger than greenbug, has a “spidery” appearance due to its long legs and long narrow cornicles Body is lime green, but legs and cornicles are black The English grain aphid is 1/8 inch long when mature.

**Damage****More common in the late growing season****Prefers to feed on awns and wheat heads****Seldom reduces yields, generally does not require control****Is vector virus that causes Barley Yellow Dwarf disease**

## Rhopalosiphum maidis

## Physical CharacteristicsBluish-green with short black cornicles and black antennae and legsThe corn leaf aphid is not considered an economically important pest of wheat in Oklahoma. More commonly found in corn and sorghum, but may be found on seedling wheat in the autumn or on mature wheat late in the growing season.DamageIt is a known vector of the virus that causes Barley Yellow Dwarf disease

## Identifying insect pests can help determine problems before they proliferate. Knowing the difference between pest insects and natural enemies can also help. To view the presentation on natural enemies, click here.
# Presentation: 819950

## Civil GPS Service Interface CommitteeState and Local Government Subcommittee

- 133 state Street
- Montpelier, VT

**August 12, 2003**
- Introduction
- 	What is CGSIC
- 	Objectives
- 		Learn what you need
- 		Answer your questions/
- 		  highlight what to watch for
- GPS and Federal Augmentation Status
- 	GPS Constellation Status/Health
- 	NDGPS Beacon System
- 		Preciptiable Water Vapor
- 		Tectonic Plate Movement
- 		Medora, ND
- Continuously Operating Reference Stations
**August 13, 2003**
- Roundtable of Applications
- 	General or innovative applications
- 	   for local rep
- 	Homeland Security
- How can we help you
- Wrap-up

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## Recommended Hotels Within Walking Distance 

**Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport **(approx. two blocks)2020 Jefferson Davis HwyArlington , VA   22202FEMA ID: VA0491Phone Number: 703-920-8600
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**See attached map**

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## Slide 3
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## Pbar Production Rates at Lithium Lens Collection

- Steve Kahn
- November 28, 2005

## Iridium Target

- 11 cm long
- Target radius 1.5 mm
- Beam spot 1 mm
- Li Lens positioned 2 cm after end of target
- 8 Tesla at 1 cm
- 12 cm long
- 240  mm mrad acceptance in x x (y y) required
- p/p=6% about 3.5 GeV/c

## Copper Target Case 1

- Copper Target
- 11 cm long (remember that int=15 cm)
- Radius is 1.5 mm
- Beam spot is 1 mm
- Li Lens positioned 2 cm after end of target
- 8 Tesla at 1 cm
- 12 cm long
- 240  mm mrad acceptance in x x (y y) required
- p/p=6% about 3.5 GeV/c

## Copper Target Case 2

- Copper Target
- 15 cm long (remember that int=15 cm)
- Radius is 1.5 mm
- Beam spot is 1 mm
- Li Lens positioned 2 cm after end of target
- 8 Tesla at 1 cm
- 12 cm long
- 240  mm mrad acceptance in x x (y y) required
- p/p=6% about 3.5 GeV/c

## Pbar Production Rates

| Case | Protons on Target | Pbars after 
Target | Pbars Accepted after Li Lens | Pbars collected in p/p=6% |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Iridium | 7563715 | 6666
8.8×104 | 99
1.3×105 | 16
2.1×106 |
| Copper 
11 cm | 8000000 | 6202
7.8×104 | 99
1.2×105 | 14
1.8×106 |
| Copper
15 cm | 6000000 | 5639
9.4×104 | 85
1.4×105 | 10
1.7×106
 |
# Presentation: 290367

## NCRR Cryopreservation Workshop Update Achieving High Throughput Repositories for Biomedical Germplasm Preservation

**William F. Rall, Ph.D.**
**Health Scientist Administrator**
**Division of Comparative Medicine**

**NIH Natcher Conference Center, April 10-11 **

## Achieving High Throughput Repositories for Biomedical Germplasm Preservation

**Co-sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development**
**A total of 75 participants from the USA and UK**
**Experts in the areas of cryobiology, animal germplasm, husbandry, animal health biosecurity, reproduction, genetics, resource managers, industry representatives, and USDA and NIH intramural and extramural staff**
**Twenty–four presenters**
**Workshop focused on five animal models for translation research:  mouse, rat, pig, non-human primate and aquarium fish**

## Major Recommendations

**Encourage the development of high throughput and scalable technologies for germplasm collection, processing and cryopreservation**
**Establish multi-disciplinary teams to establish new approaches for collection, preservation and distribution of germplasm**
**Support research on biosecurity of cryopreserved germplasm, and the detection and elimination of  pathogens that may compromise research**
**Support research on long-standing bottlenecks to animal germplasm cryopreservation, such as, cold shock, chilling injury, and male-to-male variation**
**Support novel “high risk/high return” preservation technologies that will break new ground**
# Presentation: 183776

## V1 =<cos()>  

- Beam

**NA49**

**STAR**

**NA49 shifted**

**V****1**** =<cos(********)>****  **
**Trace of the reaction plane**

- STAR preliminary

## Energy dependence of the second harmonicsV2 = <cos(2)> 

**out-of-****p****lane **
**s****queeze-out**
**to**
**in-plane**
**e****lliptic ****f****low**

- Energy dependence of the second harmonicsV2 = <cos(2)>

##  V2 in TPC + FTPC

**PHOBOS**

**STAR**

** ****V****2**** ****in TPC + FTPC**

- STAR preliminary

- STAR FTPC: preliminary

- STAR TPC: preliminary
# Presentation: 836240

## Rectal Microbicide Development FDA Antiviral Advisory Committee20th August, 2003

- Ian McGowan M.D., Ph.D.
- Center for HIV & Digestive Diseases at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA

## Three Questions

- Why develop rectal microbicides?
- What are the challenges in rectal microbicide development?
- What is the current status of rectal microbicide development?

## Why Develop Rectal Microbicides?

- Anal intercourse (AI) is the primary risk factor for HIV transmission among MSM.
- The prevalence of AI among the heterosexual population is underappreciated and represents a significant risk for HIV transmission.
- Much AI is unprotected.
- The rectal mucosa is highly vulnerable to HIV infection.
- Based on the N-9 experience, vaginal products may not be suitable for rectal administration.

## Prevalence of Anal Receptive Sex

| Population | N | Prevalence of AI | Reference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MSM in EXPLORE study | 4295 | 48 – 54% | Koblin et al. 2003 |
| High risk women  | 1268 | 32% | Gross M et al. 2000 |
| College students | 210 | 20% | Civic D 2000 |
| Californian residents | 3545 | 6-8% | Erickson PI et al. 1995 |

## What are the Challenges in Rectal Microbicide Development?

- Creating awareness that rectal microbicide development is needed
- Development strategy not defined
- Vaginal products
- Rectal products
- Combination Rectal & vaginal products
- Safety evaluation of candidate rectal microbicides not established

## Vaginal Microbicide Pipeline

## Are Conventional Safety Studies 

- Are Conventional Safety Studies
- Sufficient for Rectal Microbicides?

## What is the Current Status of Rectal Microbicide Development?

- N-9 has been shown to be unsafe as a rectal microbicide
- CarraguardTM did not induce epithelial damage
- No Phase 1 microbicide studies are currently planned

## Summary

- There is an urgent need to develop rectal microbicides for the MSM population
- Anal intercourse is an underappreciated risk factor for HIV transmission in heterosexuals
- Vaginal microbicides need to be evaluated in the rectal compartment prior to NDA approval.
- Rectal microbicides require an appropriate preclinical and clinical development track
# Presentation: 687078

## MSFC Facilities

***Area***
***Acreage - 1,841****** acres***
***Paved area - 1.214M Sq. Yd.***

***Buildings***
***228***
***World Class Buildings - 30***
***Over 20 Years Old - 189***
***77% are over 30 Years Old***
***Gross Floor Space - 4.1M Sq. Ft.***
***CRV - $1,079,438,970***

_**MSFC Facilities**_

***Pressurant & Propellants***
***Pipelines - 38 Miles***
***Cryogenic Storage Capacity - 1.45M Gal.***
***Gases Storage Capacity - 90,000 Cu. Ft.***
***Pressure Relief Devices - 1,500***

***Other***
***Mobile Equipment - 762 units***
***Elevators  - 49***
***Cranes  - 230***

***Water / Sewage***
***H.P. Industrial ******     Water Pipe - 7 miles***
***Industrial Waste Water ******     Treatment Facility ******     20,000 gal. per day capacity***

***Steam***
***Pipe - 8 miles***
***Valves - 3000***
***Traps - 500***
***Boilers - 34***
***Pressure Reduce ******  Stations - 410***

***Electrical***
***Motors - 14,000***
***Cable - 189 miles***
***Generators - 45***

***HVAC***
***Cooling Towers - 54***
***Chillers - 85***
***Air Handler Units 541***
***Heating/Ventilating Units - 121***
***Packaging/Condensing Units - 271***
***Air Conditioning - 17,300 Tons***

***Calibration***
***Instruments - 30,745***
***Calibrations - 15,000***
***Repairs - 650***
***Pickup/Delivery - 12,000***

***Support******NASA ******Programs***

**Plan**

**Design**

**Construct**

**Maintain**

**ATTACHMENT JC1.21**

**J-C1.21-1**

**NAS8-97326**
# Presentation: 921593

## Injury-related emergency department visits for children under 15 years of age

- Linda McCaig and Catharine Burt
- National Center for Health Statistics
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Presented at the 132nd Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association
- Washington, DC
- November 8, 2004

## 1 – Age in years

- NOTE: No trends shown are significant (p>0.01).
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

## 2 – Sex and race

-           NOTE: No trends shown are significant (p>0.01).
-       SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

## 3 – Payment

- 1*p*<0.01
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

- 1

- 1

## 4 - Diagnosis

- NOTE: All trends shown are significant (*p*<0.01).
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

## 5 – Cause of injury

- 1*p*<0.01
-  SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

- 1

## 6 – Cause of injury

- NOTE: All trends shown are significant (p<0.01).
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

## 7 – Disposition

- NOTE: All trends shown are significant (*p*<0.01). More than one disposition may be reported per visit. PRN is “as needed.“
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

## 7 – Diagnostic test and procedure

- 1 p<0.01
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002

- 1

## 8 – Indicators of injury severity

- NOTE: No trends shown are significant (*p>*0.01).
- SOURCE: CDC/NCHS, NHAMCS, 1993-2002
# Presentation: 711023

## Weather Briefing

- June 25 10:00 CDT

## Verification

- Yesterday’s Forecast

## Slide 3

## Slide 4

## Observations

## Link to Satellite Loop

- _[http://adds.aviationweather.gov/satellite/displaySat.php?region=US&isingle=multiple&itype=](http://adds.aviationweather.gov/satellite/displaySat.php?region=US&isingle=multiple&itype=ir)__[ir](http://adds.aviationweather.gov/satellite/displaySat.php?region=US&isingle=multiple&itype=ir)_

- _[http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/southplains_loop.](http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/southplains_loop.php)__[php](http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/southplains_loop.php)_

## Slide 9

## Slide 10

## Slide 11

## Slide 12

## METARs 

**METARs**
- (9 am CDT)
**PNC**: **Ceiling:** at least 12,000 feet AGL
**Clouds:** sky clear below 12,000 feet AGL **observed broken strato Cu ~1000 feet AGL (10am)
**OKC**: **Ceiling:** at least 12,000 feet AGL
**Clouds:** scattered clouds at 1000 feet AGLscattered clouds at 25,000 feet AGL
**END**: **Ceiling:** 1000 feet AGL
**Clouds:** broken clouds at 1000 feet AGL

## Slide 16

## Slide 17

## Slide 18

## Forecasts

## Slide 20

## Slide 21

## Slide 22

## Slide 23

## Slide 24

## Slide 26

## Slide 27

- _[http://science.arm.gov/clasic/forecasts.](http://science.arm.gov/clasic/forecasts.php)__[php](http://science.arm.gov/clasic/forecasts.php)_

- _[http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/wrf/sdg/](http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/wrf/sdg/)_

## Extended Outlook

## Slide 31

## Slide 32
# Presentation: 219043

## 2005 Program Highlights

- 151,658 quarter quads under contract
- 83% acquired within flying season
- 96% within flying season (extensions considered)
- 2,445 county mosaics
- 1,726 delivered (71%) as of 12/2
- Partners in 1 meter states
- MI, OR, CA, CO, MT, WI, SC, MD
- John Mootz, 2005 contract review

## 2005 Program Initiatives

- Color quality
- NAIP Progress/Status Information
- New QA Process
- FSA Customer Survey
- Responses to Vendor survey from 2004 season

## Image Quality 

- Image Quality Sample
- Prior to production
- Acceptance by partners
- Not formalized in 2005 contract
- Input from vendors for 2006

## Image Quality 

- 2005 Quality Review
- Bridget Barlow
- John Mootz

## NAIP Status Information

- Status of quarter quads and county mosaics throughout season
- Acquisition, processing, QA, delivery
- Marla Jo Porter

##  New QA process

- Catch problems early
- Close projects faster
- Make payment faster
- Faster delivery to Cost Share Partners
-  Zack Adkins

## Survey of FSA Service Centers

- Meeting the FSA “Compliance Requirement”
- Flown during peak crop growing Season
- Delivered before harvest
- Document other uses
- Brian Vanderbilt

## 2004 Vendor Survey

- No Quarter Quad delivery
- Unrestricted flight planning
- No film delivery
- Web based delivery
- Absolute Accuracy

## 2004 Vendor Survey

- No Quarter Quad delivery
- Vendors
- No significant savings
- USDA
- Archival requirements
- Uncompressed
- Non-proprietary format

## 2004 Vendor Survey

- Unrestricted flight planning
- Vendors
- No significant savings
- USDA
- Program management requirements
- Project tracking
- archival

## 2004 Vendor Survey

- No film delivery
- Vendors
- No significant savings
- Government
- Archive considerations
- More data available from film
- Especially 2 meter

## 2004 Vendor Survey

- Web based delivery
- Vendors
- Some: time savings on delivery
- Government
- Concerns about consistency and cost
- Not all vendors can do it
- Pilot planned for 2006
- Early delivery of quarter quads

## 2004 Vendor Survey

- Absolute Accuracy
- Vendors
- Can save time and money
- USDA
- Must have confidence in Elevation Model
- Need source (means) for QA
- All partners on board
- Prepare for adjusting vectors to new base
# Presentation: 678276

## Audit Requirements

- Second Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference

## Audit?  Who said anything about having an audit?

- The Department of Health & Human Services did!
- HHS specifies requirements for audits of for-profit organizations in
-    45 CFR 74.26(d)*

- * http://www.hhs.gov/progorg/grantsnet/adminis/cfr45-docs/p74-subc.html#74.26

## Let’s have that in plain English.

- A for-profit organization is required to have a non-Federal audit **if:**
- it expended a total of $300,000 or more under one or more HHS awards
-  _**AND**_
- at least one of the awards is an HHS _grant_

## I thought the $300,000 expended threshold was related to OMB Circular A-133 and isn’t that for non-profits and universities?

- Yes and Yes...However,  45 CFR 74.26(d) essentially incorporates the _thresholds_ and _deadlines_ of OMB Circular A-133.

## So, I must have an A-133 audit if I expend $300,000 or more in HHS  funds and I have at least one grant award.

- Not exactly....

## Good news !You have a choice.

- 45 CFR 74.26(d) provides for-profit organizations with two options regarding the type of audit that will satisfy the audit requirements.

## 1 - A financial related audit as defined in, and in accordance with, the Government auditing Standards (a.k.a. the “Yellow Book”)*

- 2 - An audit that meets the requirements of OMB Circular A-133**

*****  http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm
****** http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/circulars/a133/a133.html

**OR**

## Is there a due date? 

- Yes, 45 CFR 74.26(d) essentially incorporates the deadlines of OMB Circular A-133 - Audits shall be completed and submitted within:
- 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s   report
- 			*or*
- 9 months after the end of the organization’s fiscal year

**Whichever is earlier**

## Okay, the auditors have done their work and the audit is complete.  Now what?

- _Good_ question, the filing requirements differ from A-133.
- For-profit audit reports are submitted to:
**National External Audit Review Center**
**HHS Office of Audit Services**
**323 West 8th Street**
**Lucas Place, Room 514**
**Kansas City, MO 64105**

## Great, I didn’t expend more than $300,000 in HHS  funds this year so I’m off the “hook”, right?

- While it is true you are not required to have an audit for that particular year, keep in mind that your grant-related records must be available to NIH or other designated officials for review or audit.
# Presentation: 536329

## Chesapeake Bay - Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Measures

**Patricia Gerrior**
**NOAA Fisheries , Northeast Region**** **

## Slide 2

## Slide 3

## Seasonal Use of Mid-Atlantic Region

**Migratory Corridor for**
** *****Pregnant Females  *****moving from NE to SE in fall (Sept-Nov)**
**Other Population Segments –**** juveniles, males**
**Mother/Calf pairs Departing Winter Calving Area in SE for NE Areas  (March – May)**

## Mid-Atlantic Ship Strike Mortalities1991 - 2002

- Mid-Atlantic Ship Strike Mortalities1991 - 2002

**5 of 14 confirmed ship strike mortalities in the mid-Atlantic**
**3 ship strike mortalities occurred in last 3 years**
**Assateague Island Mar 2001**
**Long Island, NY June 2001**
**Ocean City, MD Aug 2002**
**“****Stumpy” in Feb 2004?**

**Notes:**
May want to delete that last bullet –female calf was found dead off NY in June 2001 with prop cuts.  Female was found dead off MD in August 2002 –a large gash was present on her back, cause of death probable ship collision.  Also, may want to center frame of map around midAtlantic region

## Chesapeake Bay Measures

**Seasonal Management Area (SMA)**
**Speed restrictions within 20-30 nm of the Bay COLREGS line --- 10 –14 knots ***
**Applicable period February – April and November  - December * ****(~150 days/yr)**
**Dynamic Management applicable outside period of SMA**
***Distance, duration and speed subject to further analysis  **

## Slide 7

## Economic and  Vessel Traffic Management Analyses

**Economic Aspects  of Right Whale Ship Strike Management Measures – ****Kite- Powell & Hoagland, 2002**
**Vessel Traffic Management Scenarios Based on Recommended Measures to Reduce Ship Strikes of Northern Right Whales - ****Russell, Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003**

## Kite-Powell & Hoagland, 2002

## Hampton Roads Traffic from ACOE data 1999; Kite-Powell & Hoagland, 2002

**Port calls by ships  ~4000**
**Dry bulk**
**Container**
**Tankers**
**Port calls by tug & barges ~4900**

## Vessel Operating Speeds

**Dry bulk  - 14.5 knots**
**Tanker   - 14.5 knots**
**Container – 24.0 knots**
**Tug & barge  - 12.0** knots

- From Kite-Powell & Hoagland, 2002

## Estimated Economic Impact – Hampton Roads ($353/ship call)

- <date/time>

- Kite-Powell & Hoagland, 2002

**Estimated Economic Impact – Hampton Roads ****($353/ship call**)

## Russell, Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003

**Russell, Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003**

## Additional Transit Time - Sea Speed to Maneuvering Speed

**Kite-Powell & Hoagland, 2002; Russell,Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003**

**Additional Transit Time - Sea Speed to Maneuvering Speed**

## Russell, Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003

**Russell, Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003**

## Chesapeake Bay – additional time with proposed speed restrictions

**Ranges from **
**14 minutes @13 knots @ 25nm to                          81 minutes  @ 10 knots @ 30nm**

**Russell, Knowlton & Beaudin Ring, 2003**

## Slide 17

## Slide 18
# Presentation: 628405

## EpicsOra and I/O Hardware Parameters RDB

- DESY, MKS2 group

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

## EPICS link with hardware

- e.g. INP
- Device-specific formatted string, e.g. @CAN1:N36[4] ‘L=6553’
- Parameters in string are device attributes, node, channel, limits...etc

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

## Goals of hardware RDB

- Keep device data in RDB separate from EpicsOra data
- Link EPICS PVs to hardware device data in a flexible way
- Pull EPICS address string parameters and values from device data: automatically generate formatted address string

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

## IO_NAME

- Unique identifier associated with a hardware channel (measurement/control point) and its parameters.
- Used by EpicsOra as the link to device data.
- IO string generated from parameters for channel corresponding to the IO_NAME.
- To change channel for a record: change the IO_NAME.

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

**Notes:**
Value of IO field is the $(IO_NAME): generation of io string at db generation time.
Changes in 

## Hardware device schema

- Each channel/measurement/control point has a unique IO_NAME.
- DB contains device properties and values to construct IO string (and eventually more)
- DB has links to assets data.
- DB reflects structure of device:
- “Composed of” relationships (module/channel)
- “Linked to” relationships (channel/sensor)
- Device structure not “hard coded” in database structure: can add devices, properties, and relationships effortlessly!

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

**Notes:**
Start with..connect by

## Prototype #1

- Simple schema with a few example devices (CAN)
- Stored procedure for assembling IO string from parameter names and values
- Extensible parameter list
- MS Excel + VB prototype user interface

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

## Prototype #2

- Data model
- Accommodate “composed of” and “linked to” plus parameter lists.
- Use Oracle hierarchical structure or object types???
- Extend existing DESY prototype schema and UI (Matthias)
- Modify Prototype #1 IO string stored procedure to query this schema.
- Will use Java servlet UI.

*Module 1*
*Common module properties*
*Specific module properties*
*AI Channel *
*Common channel properties*
*Specific AI properties*
*AO Channel *
*Common channel properties*
*Specific AO properties*
*Module 2*
*Common module properties*
*...*

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

**Notes:**
Not developed yet.

## Additional requirements

- Computed parameters should be generated by database or UI software  e.g. device ranges and limits  HI and LO
- Supporting metadata and maintenance:
- Device definitions and default parameters.
- Tables to specify the IO String (list of parameters required and their positions and labels)
- Etc.

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

## Further work...

- Develop Prototype #2 further:
- Schema
- UI Servlets (or other?)
- IO String assembly stored procedure
- Examples
- Import flat EPICS .db files into EpicsOra

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

## “Dynamic Table” structure and UI 

- RDBCore meeting at APS

- March 2005

**Notes:**
Just for reference...
# Presentation: 446099

## Data IntegrityAn Alternate View

- Dick Simpson
- PDSMC
- 29 November 2006

## Level 3 RequirementsApplicable to “Data Integrity”

- No such
- Level 3
- Requirement

- Keys to
- Data
- Integrity

*SPACE*

*TIME*

## Use Cases

- UC-1 Data Delivery				SPACE
- UC-2 Data Distribution				SPACE
- UC-3 Data Transfer to Deep Archive		SPACE
- UC-4 Data Node Termination			SPACE
- UC-5 Archive Integrity				TIME
- UC-6 Media Migration			SPACE (and TIME?)
- UC-7 Recover Data from Deep Archive	SPACE
- UC-8 Data Transfer Between PDS Nodes	SPACE

## Level 4 Requirements

- follows from 2.5.2
- restates 3.2.3
- variation on 4.1.2
- restates 3.2.3
- restates 3.2.3
- restates 3.2.3
- restates 3.2.3
- follows from 3.2.3

## Level 4 Requirements(continued)

- follows from 3.2.3
- restates 4.1.2
- variation on 3.2.3
- restates 4.1.2
- variation on 3.2.3
- part of 3.2.3
- variation on 3.2.3

## “SPACE”

- Moving Data from A to B

- EXTERNAL

- MANIFEST

- REPOSITORY

- PROVIDER or REQUESTOR

- t0
- send list

- t1
- validate data
- (“checksum” and list)

- if delivery

- if request

- t2
- transfer data

- t3
- validate data
- (“checksum” and list)

- if request

- if delivery

- t4
- acknowledge or repeat

## “TIME”

- Checking Data at  tA vs tB

- MANIFEST

- REPOSITORY

- tA
- original list and files

- tB
- current list and files

- inventory, including
- something like
- checksums

- files

- same?

- same?

## Requirements

- Define manifests (file and directory lists, or equivalents)
- Master manifest(s) for total holdings
- Ephemeral manifests for transfers
- Foolproof procedures for protecting, updating, and checking manifest(s)
- Adopt a checksum or equivalent system
- Procedures for marking and validating files
- Procedures for exchanging these identifiers
- Method(s) for exchanging Manifests, Checksums, and Files with very low error rates

## Related Issues

- Type of control/management
- central vs local control (or totally ad hoc?)
- getting everyone synchronized
- automation vs human participation
- Schedule for internal integrity checks
- Role of mirror site
- Contingency planning: what if something actually does go wrong?
- Optional information for manifest(s)
- file size, creation date
- log all transfers to/from NSSDC
- statistics on transfers?
- statistics on storage devices, comm links?
# Presentation: 480894

## Presentation to the FDA Anti-Counterfeiting Drug Initiative Public Workshop & Vendor Display

**	****What is Needed for Widespread RFID Implementation**
**Stephen Perlowski**
**Vice President, Industry Affairs**
**NACDS**

## Agenda

**RFID vs. 2-D Bar Code**
**NDC in the EPC**
**Data Management**
**Initiating a Pedigree**

## RFID vs. 2-D Bar Code

**Operational Efficiency**
**One improves**
**One detracts**
**Reduced Errors**
**Eliminate Line of Sight **
**Better Manage Inventory**

## Need for the NDC within the EPC

## Need for NDC within EPC

**Patient Safety**
**Patient Profiles**
**DUR**
**Drug Recalls**
**Drug Interactions**

## Need for NDC within EPC

**Supply Chain Benefits**
**Receiving Verification**
**Pedigree Authentication**
**Processing Returns & Damages**
**Item Set-up**
**PO Transmission**
**Invoice Processing and Remittance**
**Physical Inventory & Cycle Counting**

## Need for NDC within EPC

**In-Store Uses**
**Verification of receipt**
**Pedigree Authentication**
**Storage – Item Set-up**
**Dispensing**
**Inventory Control**
**Process Returns**
**PO Transmission**
**Invoice Processing and Remittance**
**Payment from 3****rd**** Parties**

## Need for NDC within EPC

**NDCs reside in multiple databases within the same store – one for inventory, one for operations**
**Many current processes rely on NDCs – including Third Party Pre and Post adjudication processes**
**Accounting systems Utilize NDC to reconcile payment**

## Impact on Pharmacy if NDC is not Included

**Additional investments would have to be made...**
**Internet access for all stores**
**Time to access databases for each manufacturer**
**Cost to develop Interface system to various web sites**
**Add at least 3 seconds to every transaction**
**What happens if system goes down?**
**Cost to develop systems to receive and validate the cross reference and to maintain integrity of cross reference tables**

## Data Management

**Three Potential Paths**
**Central Database**
**Multiple Databases**
**Peer to Peer**

## Data Management

**Three Potential Paths**
**Central Database**
**Multiple Databases**
**Peer to Peer**

## Electronic Pedigree

**Universally Recognized Fields**
**Pedigree Fields Initiated by Manufacturer**
# Presentation: 352916

## Welcome!

**Goals for Workshop**
- Hear from you
- Learn about 2 different approaches to self-assessment and quality improvement

## Goals/Expectations

**Continuous Improvement**
- Develop/maintain programs that are ultimately “accreditable”
- Assure you, your site, and us that your programs are in compliance
- AAHRPP and OHRP  - 2 approaches
- Others....

## Goals/Expectations

**Plan/timeline for self-assessment/external review**
- Site-specific
- Within next year
# Presentation: 278308

## Powers of Attorney

- (POA)

## VA will allow a veteran to use an attorney-in-fact to execute any documents necessary to obtain a VA guaranteed loan.

## Initiating the Loan Process

**Initiating the Loan Process**

## Closing with a Power of Attorney

- POA must comply with state law so that
- Mortgage can be legally enforced in that jurisdiction
- Clear title can be conveyed in the event of foreclosure
- Requires veteran’s consent to specifics of transaction

- How does the veteran show consent?

## General Power of Attorney

- Sales contract _and_
- Uniform Residential Loan Application

-  Veteran shows consent for POA to complete loan transaction if they have signed:

## Specific Power of Attorney

- To show veteran’s consent, specific POA includes
- Intention to use VA entitlement
- Purpose of loan (purchase, refinance, etc.)
- Property identification (address, legal description)
- Price and terms
- Occupancy

## Alive and Well Statement

- If the loan is _closed_ with a Power of Attorney, on the day of closing the lender must
- Verify that the veteran is alive and
- Not missing in action (if on active duty)
- Make certification of contact

## Who may the lender contact for the alive and well certification?

- Veteran
- Commanding Officer or Adjutant
- Military family liaison

## The Contact

- The alive and well contact may be made in several ways including:

- Phone

- Fax

- E-mail

## Exception - IRRRL

- VA will not require the alive and well certification in connection with Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL) as there is
- no new use of entitlement and
- the position of borrower is being improved
- Lower rate
- Lower payment (in most cases)

## Deployed* Service Members Only

- VA expects lenders to make every attempt to make the alive and well certification in connection with purchase and cash-out refinance loans.  However, if lenders cannot obtain the necessary information, VA will accept documentation of their efforts in the loan file.

- *From permanent duty station

## Document your efforts!

- “Contacted home base of borrower at (telephone number).”
- “E-mailed borrower, commanding officer,   etc., at (e-mail address).”
- Include copy in file

**Document your efforts!**

## Reference:

- <date/time>

**Reference:**

- _[VA Lender’s Handbook](http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/pam26_7.html)_

- Chapter 9, section 7

## Questions?

- <date/time>

**Questions?**

- _[VA Regional Loan Center](http://www.homeloans.va.gov/contact.htm)_

- Call, write or e-mail your nearest

## Thank you for your interest in the VA Home Loan Program.

- We appreciate your support!