40 CFR 1039.627 - What are the incentives for equipment manufacturers to use cleaner engines?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... engines. (e) In-use fuel. If the engine manufacturer certifies using ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel, you... commits to a central-fueling facility with ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel throughout its lifetime would meet... 1039: If the engine's maximum power is . . . And you install . . . Certified early to the . . . You may...

A fresh view of the fly-by-light/power-by-wire program

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Wander, John

1995-01-01

NASA has been funding a focused program to promote the development of optical signaling and electrical actuation for civil transports. This program is reviewed in the context of other government and private sector initiatives. It is concluded that significant resources have and continue to be expended to develop these technologies. A second goal of the program is to develop certification methods for aircraft that implement these new technologies. It is concluded that there is a significant need for this effort and that NASA in cooperation with the FAA are well suited to do satisfy the need. Electrical actuation is not new but has recently been made feasible for a broader array of high power applications than previously because of developments in power switching technologies, motors, and computers. This development has been well explored by the Air Force and the private sector and requires little more government attention. Light signal and sensor technology has been developing under public and private funding and has reached a level of maturity such that some companies are using optical signal carriers for flight control on private jets. Several issues remain unresolved but centrally focused government effort is not an effective way to pursue the variety of issues that persist. Certification of aircraft for flight is a government activity. The poor preparedness of the FAA to certify fault tolerant digital flight control systems against electromagnetic effects coupled with the increasing number of electromagnetic emitters constitutes an impediment for development of this technology. The complete lack of preparation to certify optical components is currently causing concern for a general aviation supplier who is having difficulty certify their system. NASA with the FAA should work to develop clear, reasonable, and cost effective ways of certifying the reliability of fault tolerant digital and optical flight control components and systems.

40 CFR 60.1685 - What if all the certified operators must be temporarily offsite?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... onsite. (2) Submit a status report and corrective action summary to the Administrator every 4 weeks... hours, but for 2 weeks or less, and no other certified operator is onsite, the provisionally certified... weeks, and no other certified operator is onsite, the provisionally certified control room operator may...

40 CFR 85.1412 - Maintenance and submittal of records for equipment certifiers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... original equipment being replaced; (4) A description of the quality control plan used to monitor production... taken in implementing the quality control plan, and any subsequent analyses of that data; and (6) All in... the equipment certifier has offered to sell its certified equipment for less than the life cycle cost...

40 CFR 85.1412 - Maintenance and submittal of records for equipment certifiers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... original equipment being replaced; (4) A description of the quality control plan used to monitor production... taken in implementing the quality control plan, and any subsequent analyses of that data; and (6) All in... the equipment certifier has offered to sell its certified equipment for less than the life cycle cost...

31 CFR 357.31 - Certifying individuals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

...) Officers and employees of depository institutions, corporate central credit unions, and institutions that... established the identity of the person seeking the certification. An employee who is not an officer should... and employees of corporate central credit unions and other entities listed in paragraph (a)(3) of this...

31 CFR 357.31 - Certifying individuals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

...) Officers and employees of depository institutions, corporate central credit unions, and institutions that... established the identity of the person seeking the certification. An employee who is not an officer should... and employees of corporate central credit unions and other entities listed in paragraph (a)(3) of this...

31 CFR 357.31 - Certifying individuals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

...) Officers and employees of depository institutions, corporate central credit unions, and institutions that... established the identity of the person seeking the certification. An employee who is not an officer should... and employees of corporate central credit unions and other entities listed in paragraph (a)(3) of this...

75 FR 7303 - Drake Cement, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad, LLC

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-02-18

... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 35350] Drake Cement, LLC--Acquisition Exemption--Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad, LLC Drake Cement, LLC (DC), a..., Drake Switching Company, LLC --Operation Exemption-- Drake Cement, LLC. DC certifies that the projected...

Criteria for Centralized Warehousing Procedures in Public School Districts. Summary Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Forsythe, Ralph A.; Thomson, Leland A.

This survey of opinions of architects, certified public accountants, and educators (who have written concerning, shown leadership in, or have specialized knowledge about warehousing) covers the planning, organizing, material handling, and paper processing of presently operated school district central warehouses. All recommendations concerning…

Long hours in paid and domestic work and subsequent sickness absence: does control over daily working hours matter?

PubMed

Ala-Mursula, L; Vahtera, J; Kouvonen, A; Väänänen, A; Linna, A; Pentti, J; Kivimäki, M

2006-09-01

To explore the associations of working hours (paid, domestic, commuting, and total) with sickness absence, and to examine whether these associations vary according to the level of employee control over daily working hours. Prospective cohort study among 25 703 full-time public sector employees in 10 towns in Finland. A survey of working hours and control over working hours was carried out in 2000-01. The survey responses were linked with register data on the number of self-certified (< or =3 days) and medically certified (>3 days) sickness absences until the end of 2003. Poisson regression analyses with generalised estimating equations were used to take into account the fact that the employees were nested within work units. Adjustments were made for work and family characteristics and health behaviour. The mean follow-up period was 28.1 (SD 8.1) months. Long domestic and total working hours were associated with higher rates of medically certified sickness absences among both genders. In contrast, long paid working hours were associated with lower rates of subsequent self-certified sickness absences. Long commuting hours were related to increased rates of sickness absence of both types. Low control over daily working hours predicted medically certified sickness absences for both the women and men and self-certified absences for the men. In combinations, high control over working hours reduced the adverse associations of long domestic and total working hours with medically certified absences. Employee control over daily working hours may protect health and help workers successfully combine a full-time job with the demands of domestic work.

78 FR 63159 - Amendment to Certification of Nebraska's Central Filing System

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-10-23

... system for Nebraska to permit the conversion of all debtor social security and taxpayer identification... automatically convert social security numbers and taxpayer identification numbers into ten number unique... certified central filing systems is available through the Internet on the GIPSA Web site ( http://www.gipsa...

40 CFR 62.15140 - What if all the certified operators must be temporarily offsite?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... more than 12 hours, but for 2 weeks or less, and no other certified operator is onsite, the... more than 2 weeks and no other certified operator is onsite, the provisionally certified control room... supervisor is onsite. (2) Submit a status report and corrective action summary to the Administrator every 4...

40 CFR 62.15140 - What if all the certified operators must be temporarily offsite?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... more than 12 hours, but for 2 weeks or less, and no other certified operator is onsite, the... more than 2 weeks and no other certified operator is onsite, the provisionally certified control room... supervisor is onsite. (2) Submit a status report and corrective action summary to the Administrator every 4...

Nuclear materials control and accountability (NMC and A) auditors in the 90's

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Barham, M.A.; Abbott, R.R.

1991-01-01

The increase in emphasis on the adequacy of the NMC and A internal control systems requires that management define what type of training and experience is needed by NMC and A Internal Audit Program. At Martin Marietta Energy Systems, inc. (the prime contractor for the Department of Energy at Oak Ridge, Tenn.), the Central NMC and A Manager has developed a comprehensive set of NMC and A Internal Audit policies that defines performance standards, methods of conducting audits, mechanisms for ensuring appropriate independence for NMC and A auditors, structure for standardized audit reports and working papers, and a section thatmore » addresses the development of training plans for individual NMC and A auditors. The training requirements reflect the unique combination of skills necessary to be an effective NMC and A Internal Auditor- a combination of the operational auditing skills of a Certified Internal Auditor, the accounting auditing capabilities of a Certified Public Accountant, and the specific technical knowledge base associated with nuclear materials. This paper presents a mechanism for identifying an individual training program for NMC and A auditors that considers the above requirements and the individual's long-range career goals.« less

Long hours in paid and domestic work and subsequent sickness absence: does control over daily working hours matter?

PubMed Central

Ala‐Mursula, L; Vahtera, J; Kouvonen, A; Väänänen, A; Linna, A; Pentti, J; Kivimäki, M

2006-01-01

Objectives To explore the associations of working hours (paid, domestic, commuting, and total) with sickness absence, and to examine whether these associations vary according to the level of employee control over daily working hours. Methods Prospective cohort study among 25 703 full‐time public sector employees in 10 towns in Finland. A survey of working hours and control over working hours was carried out in 2000–01. The survey responses were linked with register data on the number of self‐certified (⩽3 days) and medically certified (>3 days) sickness absences until the end of 2003. Poisson regression analyses with generalised estimating equations were used to take into account the fact that the employees were nested within work units. Adjustments were made for work and family characteristics and health behaviour. The mean follow‐up period was 28.1 (SD 8.1) months. Results Long domestic and total working hours were associated with higher rates of medically certified sickness absences among both genders. In contrast, long paid working hours were associated with lower rates of subsequent self‐certified sickness absences. Long commuting hours were related to increased rates of sickness absence of both types. Low control over daily working hours predicted medically certified sickness absences for both the women and men and self‐certified absences for the men. In combinations, high control over working hours reduced the adverse associations of long domestic and total working hours with medically certified absences. Conclusions Employee control over daily working hours may protect health and help workers successfully combine a full‐time job with the demands of domestic work. PMID:16728502

40 CFR 745.90 - Renovator certification and dust sampling technician certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... AGENCY (CONTINUED) TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN... certified renovator. (3) Individuals who have successfully completed an accredited lead-based paint... are currently certified as lead-based paint inspectors or risk assessors may act as certified dust...

40 CFR 745.90 - Renovator certification and dust sampling technician certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... AGENCY (CONTINUED) TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN... certified renovator. (3) Individuals who have successfully completed an accredited lead-based paint... are currently certified as lead-based paint inspectors or risk assessors may act as certified dust...

40 CFR 745.90 - Renovator certification and dust sampling technician certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... AGENCY (CONTINUED) TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN... certified renovator. (3) Individuals who have successfully completed an accredited lead-based paint... are currently certified as lead-based paint inspectors or risk assessors may act as certified dust...

[Development of the certified reference material of mercury in lyophilized human urine].

PubMed

Zhao, Wei; Zhang, Fu-gang; DU, Hui-fang; Pan, Ya-juan; Yan, Hui-fang

2011-02-01

To develop the certified reference material of mercury in lyophilized human urine. Human urine samples from normal level mercury districts were filtered, homogenized, dispensed, lyophilized and radio-sterilized. Homogeneity test, stability inspection and certification were conducted using a atom fluorescence spectrophotometric method. The physical and chemical stability of the certified reference material were assessed for 18 months. The certified values are based on analysis made by three independent laboratories. The certified values are as follows: low level was (35.6 ± 2.1) µg/L, high level was (50.5 ± 3.0) µg/L. The certified reference material of mercury in lyophilized human urine in this research reached the national certified reference material requirements and could be used for the quality control.

Regulation of Controlled Substance Prescribing: An Overview for Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives.

PubMed

Osborne, Kathryn

2017-05-01

In addition to the regulation of prescriptive authority and prescribing practices conducted by individual states, the prescription of controlled substances is also regulated at the federal level by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). While there are variations in state laws relative to controlled substance prescribing, federal law is uniform across states as established by the Controlled Substances Act (21 United States Code § 801-890) and the DEA Regulations (Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). The only controlled substance for which states have authorized use that is outside the regulations set forth in the Controlled Substances Act is marijuana for the treatment of certain medical conditions. A review of statutes and administrative rules for all 50 states and the District of Columbia revealed that certified midwives (CMs) are authorized to prescribe controlled substances only in the state of New York, and there are variations across states in the regulation of controlled substance prescribing by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs). The purpose of this article is to examine the federal regulation of controlled substance prescribing by the US DEA and common variations in state regulations relative to controlled substance prescribing. © 2017 by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Certified Nurses' Aide Job-Related Curriculum.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Massachusetts Career Development Inst., Springfield.

This document, which is designed for students preparing to become a certified nurses' aide, contains instructional text and learning activities organized in nine sections. The following topics are covered: the role of the certified nurse's aide (job duties, personal health, professionalism, code of ethics); infection control (the infection…

The impact of teacher preparation on student achievement in rural secondary schools

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Barnes, Shontier Prescott

The primary purpose of this study was to examine significant differences, if any, in student achievement in the area of math and science of students taught by traditionally certified teachers and alternatively certified teachers. This study examined alternatively certified teachers, as identified from through the Georgia TAPP (Teacher Alternative Preparation Program), and traditionally certified teachers in rural high schools in the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia. Student achievement was measured by student scores on the Algebra I and Physical Science End-Of-Course Test, a criterion-referenced test aligned with state adopted curriculum standards. The study utilized frequency distributions, correlations, descriptive statistics, and univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) to examine the data. Univariate tests were done to find individual differences for each dependent variable. The ANOVA was used for the single dependent (student achievement) and formed comparisons and tracked the effect of the independent variable (teacher preparation), each of which (traditional and alternative) may have a number of levels and may interact to affect the dependent variable. The covariates, the independent variables not manipulated, but still affecting the response, are students' ethnicity, gender, and school socioeconomic status were also analyzed to predict student achievement. KEY WORDS. Teacher Preparation, Student Achievement, Math, Science, Traditionally certified teachers, Alternatively certified teachers, Georgia TAPP (Teacher Alternative Preparation Program), End-Of-Course Test (EOCT), Performance standard.

40 CFR 1048.140 - What are the provisions for certifying Blue Sky Series engines?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... Blue Sky Series engines? 1048.140 Section 1048.140 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION... ENGINES Emission Standards and Related Requirements § 1048.140 What are the provisions for certifying Blue... emission control for engines designated as “Blue Sky Series” engines. If you certify an engine family under...

40 CFR 1048.140 - What are the provisions for certifying Blue Sky Series engines?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Blue Sky Series engines? 1048.140 Section 1048.140 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION... ENGINES Emission Standards and Related Requirements § 1048.140 What are the provisions for certifying Blue... emission control for engines designated as “Blue Sky Series” engines. If you certify an engine family under...

40 CFR 1048.140 - What are the provisions for certifying Blue Sky Series engines?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... Blue Sky Series engines? 1048.140 Section 1048.140 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION... ENGINES Emission Standards and Related Requirements § 1048.140 What are the provisions for certifying Blue... emission control for engines designated as “Blue Sky Series” engines. If you certify an engine family under...

40 CFR 1048.140 - What are the provisions for certifying Blue Sky Series engines?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... Blue Sky Series engines? 1048.140 Section 1048.140 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION... ENGINES Emission Standards and Related Requirements § 1048.140 What are the provisions for certifying Blue... emission control for engines designated as “Blue Sky Series” engines. If you certify an engine family under...

40 CFR 1048.140 - What are the provisions for certifying Blue Sky Series engines?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... Blue Sky Series engines? 1048.140 Section 1048.140 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION... ENGINES Emission Standards and Related Requirements § 1048.140 What are the provisions for certifying Blue... emission control for engines designated as “Blue Sky Series” engines. If you certify an engine family under...

77 FR 58767 - Definitions Relating to Electronic Orders and Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-09-24

... of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) 70 criteria. Signing... professional service performed by a qualified certified public accountant to evaluate one or more aspects of... performed by a qualified certified public accountant to evaluate one or more aspects of Web sites. [75 FR...

40 CFR 85.1407 - Notification of intent to certify.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Urban Bus Rebuild Requirements § 85.1407... certifier that use of its certified equipment will not cause a substantial increase to urban bus engine... § 85.1403(b) for all affected urban bus operators as specified in § 85.1401, the notification shall...

40 CFR 85.1407 - Notification of intent to certify.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Urban Bus Rebuild Requirements § 85.1407... certifier that use of its certified equipment will not cause a substantial increase to urban bus engine... § 85.1403(b) for all affected urban bus operators as specified in § 85.1401, the notification shall...

40 CFR 85.1407 - Notification of intent to certify.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Urban Bus Rebuild Requirements § 85.1407... certifier that use of its certified equipment will not cause a substantial increase to urban bus engine... § 85.1403(b) for all affected urban bus operators as specified in § 85.1401, the notification shall...

40 CFR 85.1407 - Notification of intent to certify.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Urban Bus Rebuild Requirements § 85.1407... certifier that use of its certified equipment will not cause a substantial increase to urban bus engine... § 85.1403(b) for all affected urban bus operators as specified in § 85.1401, the notification shall...

40 CFR 1042.815 - Demonstrating availability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Special Provisions for Remanufactured Marine Engines § 1042.815 Demonstrating availability. (a) A certified remanufacturing system is considered to be available for a specific engine only if EPA has certified the...

40 CFR 1042.815 - Demonstrating availability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Special Provisions for Remanufactured Marine Engines § 1042.815 Demonstrating availability. (a) A certified remanufacturing system is considered to be available for a specific engine only if EPA has certified the...

40 CFR 1042.815 - Demonstrating availability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Special Provisions for Remanufactured Marine Engines § 1042.815 Demonstrating availability. (a) A certified remanufacturing system is considered to be available for a specific engine only if EPA has certified the...

40 CFR 1042.815 - Demonstrating availability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Special Provisions for Remanufactured Marine Engines § 1042.815 Demonstrating availability. (a) A certified remanufacturing system is considered to be available for a specific engine only if EPA has certified the...

40 CFR 1042.815 - Demonstrating availability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Special Provisions for Remanufactured Marine Engines § 1042.815 Demonstrating availability. (a) A certified remanufacturing system is considered to be available for a specific engine only if EPA has certified the...

Emotional dissonance and sickness absence: a prospective study of employees working with clients.

PubMed

Indregard, Anne-Marthe Rustad; Knardahl, Stein; Nielsen, Morten Birkeland

2017-01-01

(1) Determine the relationship between emotional dissonance and medically certified sickness absence among employees working with clients and (2) compare the impact of emotional dissonance on medically certified sickness absence with the impact of other psychological and social work factors. A sample of 7758 employees was recruited from 96 Norwegian organizations in the period 2004 to 2014, all working with clients. The study design was prospective with emotional dissonance measured at baseline and then linked to official registry data of medically certified sickness absence for the year following the survey assessment. Quantitative demands, decision demands, role clarity, role conflict, control over work intensity, and decision control were included as additional work exposures. The impact of the study variables on the presence and duration of medically certified sickness absence was investigated with a negative binomial hurdle model. In the fully adjusted model, emotional dissonance and role conflict significantly predicted the presence of medically certified sickness absence. Control over work intensity and decision control were negatively related to presence of sickness absence. Only role conflict was a risk factor for the duration of sickness absence when all factors were analysed simultaneously. Emotional dissonance is a risk factor for the presence of medically certified sickness absence in client-driven work environments. Theoretical models of sickness absence, as well as interventions aiming to prevent sickness absence in such environments, should be aware of the effect emotional dissonance may have on employees.

40 CFR 1036.235 - Testing requirements for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

.... 1036.235 Section 1036.235 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES Certifying Engine..., subpart N. Engines certified for use in tractors may also be used in vocational vehicles; however, you may...

40 CFR 1036.235 - Testing requirements for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

.... 1036.235 Section 1036.235 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES Certifying Engine..., subpart N. Engines certified for use in tractors may also be used in vocational vehicles; however, you may...

40 CFR 1036.235 - Testing requirements for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

.... 1036.235 Section 1036.235 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES Certifying Engine..., subpart N. Engines certified for use in tractors may also be used in vocational vehicles; however, you may...

40 CFR 85.1412 - Maintenance and submittal of records for equipment certifiers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... the equipment certifier has offered to sell its certified equipment for less than the life cycle cost... during testing of the equipment and subsequent analyses based on that data, including the mileage and the... taken in implementing the quality control plan, and any subsequent analyses of that data; and (6) All in...

An investigation of safety climate in OHSAS 18001-certified and non-certified organizations.

PubMed

Ghahramani, Abolfazl

2016-09-01

Many organizations worldwide have implemented Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 in their premises because of the assumed positive effects of this standard on safety. Few studies have analyzed the effect of the safety climate in OHSAS 18001-certified organizations. This case-control study used a new safety climate questionnaire to evaluate three OHSAS 18001-certified and three non-certified manufacturing companies in Iran. Hierarchical regression indicated that the safety climate was influenced by OHSAS implementation and by safety training. Employees who received safety training had better perceptions of the safety climate and its dimensions than other respondents within the certified companies. This study found that the implementation of OHSAS 18001 does not guarantee improvement of the safety climate. This study also emphasizes the need for high-quality safety training for employees of the certified companies to improve the safety climate.

[Authorized Qualifications of Staff Conducting Examinations in the Field of Clinical Microbiology].

PubMed

Nishiyama, Hiroyuki

2015-04-01

Because of the increase in healthcare-associated infections, appearance of highly resistant bacteria, and that of emerging/re-emerging infectious diseases, it is necessary for the skills of clinical microbiological technologists and the associated technology to be improved. Technologist in Microbiology (4,717 certified) and Specialist in Microbiology (58 certified) are authorized qualifications in the field of examination for clinical microbiology, with a history of 60 years, and Clinical Microbiological Technologist (670 certified) and Infection Control Microbiological Technologist (ICMT) (528 certified) are necessary qualifications to become a member of an infection control team. As problems to be resolved, clarifying the relationships among the authorized qualifications, reconsidering the fairness of evaluating written examinations, and further consideration of the administration method for an increasing number of examinees need to be tackled.

RMP*eSubmit

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

This online reporting software improves data quality and enables you to access your Risk Management Plan 24/7. It operates through EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) and runs in Java. You will need to set up accounts for a certifying official and preparer.

77 FR 62147 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh-Beaver...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-10-12

... completeness requirement for one or more quarters during 2009-2011. EPA addressed the missing data of each of...-assured, quality-controlled and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2008-2010 and 2009-2011...- assured, quality-controlled, and certified monitoring data for the 2007-2009 monitoring period, that the...

40 CFR 1045.660 - How do I certify outboard or personal watercraft engines for use in jet boats?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false How do I certify outboard or personal watercraft engines for use in jet boats? 1045.660 Section 1045.660 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION...

40 CFR 1045.660 - How do I certify outboard or personal watercraft engines for use in jet boats?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false How do I certify outboard or personal watercraft engines for use in jet boats? 1045.660 Section 1045.660 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION...

40 CFR 1045.660 - How do I certify outboard or personal watercraft engines for use in jet boats?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false How do I certify outboard or personal watercraft engines for use in jet boats? 1045.660 Section 1045.660 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION...

42 CFR 455.15 - Full investigation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 42 Public Health 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Full investigation. 455.15 Section 455.15 Public... must— (1) In States with a State Medicaid fraud control unit certified under subpart C of part 1002 of... under § 1002.309 of this title; or (2) In States with no certified Medicaid fraud control unit, or in...

CE: Original Research: Does Certification in Vascular Access Matter? An Analysis of the PICC1 Survey.

PubMed

Chopra, Vineet; Kuhn, Latoya; Vaughn, Valerie; Ratz, David; Winter, Suzanne; Moureau, Nancy; Meyer, Britt; Krein, Sarah

2017-12-01

: Background: Although certification by an accredited agency is often a practice prerequisite in health care, it is not required of vascular access specialists who insert peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Whether certification is associated with differences in practice among inserters is unknown. The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding whether certified and noncertified PICC inserters differ with respect to their practices and views about PICC use. We conducted a national survey of vascular access specialists, identifying certified PICC inserters as those who had received board certification from the Association for Vascular Access, the Infusion Nurses Society, or both. The 76-item survey asked about PICC policies and procedures at respondents' facilities, use of insertion technologies, device management, management of complications, perceptions about PICC use, and relationships with other health care providers. Additional data about respondents, including years in practice and primary practice settings, were also gathered. Bivariable comparisons were made using χ tests; two-sided α with P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Of the 1,450 respondents in the final sample, 1,007 (69%) said they were certified inserters and 443 (31%) said they were not. Significantly higher percentages of certified than noncertified inserters reported having practiced for five or more years (78% versus 54%) and having placed 1,000 or more PICCs (58% versus 32%). Significantly more certified than noncertified inserters also reported being the vascular access lead for their facility (56% versus 44%). Reported practice patterns for insertion, care, and management of PICCs varied based on certification status. Some evidence-based practices (such as the use of ultrasound to measure catheter-to-vein ratios) were more often reported by certified inserters, while others (such as the use of maximal sterile barriers during PICC insertion) were not. Asked about their perceptions of PICC use at their institution, certified inserters reported higher percentages of inappropriate insertion and removal than noncertified inserters. Certified PICC inserters appear to be a distinct group of vascular access specialists. A better understanding of how and why practices differ between certified and noncertified inserters is necessary to ensuring safer, high-quality patient care.

24 CFR 3285.503 - Optional appliances.

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2014-04-01

... installation instructions. (1) Air conditioners. Air conditioning equipment must be listed or certified by a... instructions. (B) The air conditioner manufacturer instructions must be followed. (C) All condensation must be... efficiency. (A) Site-installed central air conditioning equipment must be sized to meet the home's heat gain...

24 CFR 3285.503 - Optional appliances.

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2013-04-01

... installation instructions. (1) Air conditioners. Air conditioning equipment must be listed or certified by a... instructions. (B) The air conditioner manufacturer instructions must be followed. (C) All condensation must be... efficiency. (A) Site-installed central air conditioning equipment must be sized to meet the home's heat gain...

48 CFR 52.219-25 - Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting.

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2012-10-01

... disadvantaged business concern certified by the Small Business Administration by using the Central Contractor Registration database or by contacting the SBA's Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and... Business Administration, the Contractor shall accept the subcontractor's written self-representation as a...

48 CFR 52.219-25 - Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting.

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2011-10-01

... disadvantaged business concern certified by the Small Business Administration by using the Central Contractor Registration database or by contacting the SBA's Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Certification and... Business Administration, the Contractor shall accept the subcontractor's written self-representation as a...

SU-G-JeP3-08: Robotic System for Ultrasound Tracking in Radiation Therapy

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Kuhlemann, I; Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Luebeck; Jauer, P

Purpose: For safe and accurate real-time tracking of tumors for IGRT using 4D ultrasound, it is necessary to make use of novel, high-end force-sensitive lightweight robots designed for human-machine interaction. Such a robot will be integrated into an existing robotized ultrasound system for non-invasive 4D live tracking, using a newly developed real-time control and communication framework. Methods: The new KUKA LWR iiwa robot is used for robotized ultrasound real-time tumor tracking. Besides more precise probe contact pressure detection, this robot provides an additional 7th link, enhancing the dexterity of the kinematic and the mounted transducer. Several integrated, certified safety featuresmore » create a safe environment for the patients during treatment. However, to remotely control the robot for the ultrasound application, a real-time control and communication framework has to be developed. Based on a client/server concept, client-side control commands are received and processed by a central server unit and are implemented by a client module running directly on the robot’s controller. Several special functionalities for robotized ultrasound applications are integrated and the robot can now be used for real-time control of the image quality by adjusting the transducer position, and contact pressure. The framework was evaluated looking at overall real-time capability for communication and processing of three different standard commands. Results: Due to inherent, certified safety modules, the new robot ensures a safe environment for patients during tumor tracking. Furthermore, the developed framework shows overall real-time capability with a maximum average latency of 3.6 ms (Minimum 2.5 ms; 5000 trials). Conclusion: The novel KUKA LBR iiwa robot will advance the current robotized ultrasound tracking system with important features. With the developed framework, it is now possible to remotely control this robot and use it for robotized ultrasound tracking applications, including image quality control and target tracking.« less

77 FR 42316 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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2012-07-18

...; Comment Request AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS. In compliance with the requirement... offices, which have the delegated authority to certify Medicare facilities for participation, and by State... regional offices and by the CMS central office components for program evaluation and monitoring purposes...

10 CFR 1015.203 - Collection by administrative offset.

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2010-01-01

... to satisfy, in part or in full, a past due, legally enforceable delinquent debt. The notice shall..., DOE must certify, in a form acceptable to Treasury, that: (i) The debt(s) is (are) past due and... centralized administrative offset is not available or appropriate, past due, legally enforceable non-tax...

Safety review package for University of Central Florida flat-plate heat pipe experiment

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Chow, Louis C.

1998-01-01

A flat-plate heat pipe (FPHP) experiment has been set up for micro-gravity tests on a NASA supplied aircraft. This report presents an analysis on various components of the experimental setup to certify that it will satisfy the flight safety and operation requirements.

40 CFR 121.1 - Definitions.

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2011-07-01

... certify compliance with applicable water quality standards. If an interstate agency has sole authority to... agency shall be the certifying agency. Where water quality standards have been promulgated by the... Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1151 et seq. (g) Water quality standards means standards established pursuant to...

40 CFR 121.1 - Definitions.

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2010-07-01

... certify compliance with applicable water quality standards. If an interstate agency has sole authority to... agency shall be the certifying agency. Where water quality standards have been promulgated by the... Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1151 et seq. (g) Water quality standards means standards established pursuant to...

78 FR 38983 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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... specialties: clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, certified nurse anesthetist, certified nurse... a decision aid for dialysis facility selection; (2) aid facilities with their internal quality... a new OMB control number); Title of Information Collection: Evaluation of the Graduate Nurse...

40 CFR 413.03 - Monitoring requirements.

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2012-07-01

... standard for total toxic organics (TTO), I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, no dumping... monitoring report. I further certify that this facility is implementing the toxic organic management plan... POTWs shall submit a toxic organic management plan that specifies to the control authority's...

29 CFR 1915.11 - Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart.

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2013-07-01

... designated representative. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) means an industrial hygienist who is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Coast Guard authorized person means an individual who... engineering controls, personal protective equipment, clothing, and time limitations are as specified by the...

29 CFR 1915.11 - Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... designated representative. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) means an industrial hygienist who is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Coast Guard authorized person means an individual who... engineering controls, personal protective equipment, clothing, and time limitations are as specified by the...

29 CFR 1915.11 - Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... designated representative. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) means an industrial hygienist who is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Coast Guard authorized person means an individual who... engineering controls, personal protective equipment, clothing, and time limitations are as specified by the...

29 CFR 1915.11 - Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... designated representative. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) means an industrial hygienist who is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Coast Guard authorized person means an individual who... engineering controls, personal protective equipment, clothing, and time limitations are as specified by the...

40 CFR 85.1407 - Notification of intent to certify.

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2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 18 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Notification of intent to certify. 85.1407 Section 85.1407 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Urban Bus Rebuild Requirements § 85.1407...

[Analysis of qualifications of medical and health institutions and certified doctors for providing occupational disease diagnosis in China].

PubMed

Wang, Huan-qiang; Li, Tao; Qi, Fang; Wu, Rui; Nie, Wu; Yu, Chen

2013-10-01

To investigate the qualifications and current situations of the medical and health institutions and certified doctors for providing occupational disease diagnosis in China and to provide a reference for developing relevant policies. Work reports and questionnaires survey were used to investigate the qualifications of all medical and health institutions and certified doctors for providing occupational disease diagnosis in China and their acceptance and diagnosis of occupational disease cases from 2006 to 2010. The rate for the work reports was 100%, and the response rate for the questionnaires was 71.0%. By the end of 2010, in the 31 provincial-level regions (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) in China, there had been 503 medical and health institutions which were qualified for providing occupational disease diagnosis, including 207 centers for disease control and prevention, accounting for 41.2%, 145 general hospitals, accounting for 28.8%, 69 enterprise-owned hospitals, accounting for 13.7%, and 64 institutes or centers for occupational disease prevention and control, accounting for 12.7%; 4986 certified doctors got the qualification for providing occupational disease diagnosis, with 9.4 certified doctors on average in each institution, and there was 0.65 certified doctor per 100 000 employees. In addition, 16.5% of the institutions got all the qualifications for diagnosing 9 occupational diseases, and 17.1% of the institutions got the qualification for diagnosing one occupational disease. Each certified doctor accepted diagnosis of 16.8 cases of occupational diseases on average every year. A national occupational disease diagnosis network has been established in China, but the imbalance in regional distribution and specialty programs still exists among the qualified medical and health institutions and certified doctors. It is essential to further strengthen the development of regional qualified medical and health institutions and training of qualified doctors.

Implementation of an Integrative Oncological Concept in the Daily Care of a German Certified Breast Cancer Center.

PubMed

Schad, Friedemann; Thronicke, Anja; Merkle, Antje; Steele, Megan L; Kröz, Matthias; Herbstreit, Cornelia; Matthes, Harald

2018-01-01

In recent decades the concept of integrative medicine has attracted growing interest in patients and professionals. At the Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe (GKH), a hospital specialized in anthroposophical medicine, a breast cancer center (BCC) has been successfully certified for more than 5 years. The objective of the present study was to analyze how integrative strategies were implemented in the daily care of primary breast cancer patients. Clinical, demographic, and follow-up data as well as information on non-pharmacological interventions were analyzed. In addition, BCC quality measures were compared with data of the National Breast Cancer Benchmarking Report 2016. Between 2011 and 2016, 741 primary breast cancer patients (median age 57.4 years) were treated at the GKH BCC. 91.5% of the patients showed Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) stage 0, I, II, or III and 8.2% were in UICC stage IV. 97% of the patients underwent surgery, 53% radiation, 38% had hormone therapy, and 25% received cytostatic drugs. 96% of the patients received non-pharmacological interventions and 32% received Viscum album L. Follow-up was performed in up to 93% of the patients 2 years after first diagnosis. Compared to nationwide benchmarking BCCs, the GKH BCC met the requirements in central items. The results of the present study show that integrative therapies offered by the concept of anthroposophical medicine can be implemented in the daily care and treatment of a certified BCC. However, as national guidelines on integrative concepts in oncology are missing, further studies are needed for a systematic evaluation of integrative treatment and care concepts in this field. © 2018 The Author(s). Published by S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg.

40 CFR 91.1013 - Exemption for certified Small SI engines.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... engines. 91.1013 Section 91.1013 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM MARINE SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES Exclusion and Exemption of Marine SI Engines § 91.1013 Exemption for certified Small SI engines. The provisions of 40 CFR 1045.605...

40 CFR 1033.630 - Staged-assembly and delegated assembly exemptions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... temporary exemption to allow you to complete production of your engines and locomotives at different facilities, as long as you maintain control of the engines until they are in their certified configuration. We may require you to take specific steps to ensure that such locomotives are in their certified...

75 FR 81574 - Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From India: Preliminary Results of...

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2010-12-28

... Statistics (IMF Statistics) for SRF. SRF received exemptions from import duties and central sales taxes (CST... Territory Sales Tax Exemption program, we have used SRF's total sales of subject merchandise as the... were certified by an accountant. The total values of the GOI redemption document reflect the import and...

75 FR 7152 - Stillwater Central Railroad, Inc.-Lease and Operation Exemption-Hollis & Eastern Railroad L.L.C.

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2010-02-17

... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Surface Transportation Board [STB Finance Docket No. 35217... future interchange with a third-party connecting carrier. See 49 CFR 1150.43(h). SLWCS certifies that its... STB Finance Docket No. 35217, must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW...

40 CFR 80.65 - General requirements for refiners and importers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... emissions performance in the case of gasoline certified using the complex model. (C) Benzene content; and (D) In the case of VOC-controlled gasoline or RBOB certified using the complex model, VOC emissions... calculate an emissions performance that the gasoline or RBOB is subject to, under § 80.41(a) through (f). (2...

40 CFR 60.256 - Continuous monitoring requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... device is to be certified by the manufacturer to be accurate within ±1 inch water gauge. (B) A monitoring device for the continuous measurement of the water supply pressure to the control equipment. The monitoring device is to be certified by the manufacturer to be accurate within ±5 percent of design water...

40 CFR 1068.261 - What provisions apply for selling or shipping certified engines that are not yet in the certified...

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2010-07-01

... without air filters or other portions of the air intake system that are specifically identified by part... appropriate aftertreatment device and/or air filter, but without completing the assembly with all the... Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS GENERAL...

40 CFR 1068.261 - What provisions apply for selling or shipping certified engines that are not yet in the certified...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... without air filters or other portions of the air intake system that are specifically identified by part... appropriate aftertreatment device and/or air filter, but without completing the assembly with all the... Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS GENERAL...

75 FR 69657 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment...

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2010-11-15

... Applicators Using 1080 Collars for Livestock Protection; EPA ICR No. 1249.09, OMB Control No. 2070-0074 AGENCY... . Title: Requirements for Certified Applicators Using 1080 Collars for Livestock Protection. ICR Numbers.... Abstract: This ICR affects approximately 40 certified pesticide applicators who utilize 1080 toxic collars...

76 FR 69141 - National Organic Program; Proposed Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited...

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2011-11-08

.... Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic for control of bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma-like organisms which... Census of Agriculture: Organic Production Survey: Organic Fruit and Tree Nuts Harvested from Certified... governing State official, or a certifying agent under this title that adversely affects such person or is...

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) pesticide policy and integrated pest management in certified tropical plantations.

PubMed

Lemes, Pedro Guilherme; Zanuncio, José Cola; Serrão, José Eduardo; Lawson, Simon A

2017-01-01

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was the first non-governmental organization composed of multi-stakeholders to ensure the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of forest resources. FSC prohibits certain chemicals and active ingredients in certified forest plantations. A company seeking certification must discontinue use of products so listed and many face problems to comply with these constraints. The aim of this study was to assess the impacts of certification on pest management from the perspective of Brazilian private forestry sector. Ninety-three percent of Brazilian FSC-certified forest companies rated leaf-cutting ants as "very important" pests. Chemical control was the most important management technique used and considered very important by 82 % of respondents. The main chemical used to control leaf-cutting ants, sulfluramid, is in the derogation process and was classified as very important by 96.5 % of the certified companies. Certified companies were generally satisfied in relation to FSC certification and the integrated management of forest pests, but 27.6 % agreed that the prohibitions of pesticides for leaf-cutting ant and termite control could be considered as a non-tariff barrier on high-productivity Brazilian forest plantations. FSC forest certification has encouraged the implementation of more sustainable techniques and decisions in pest management in forest plantations in Brazil. The prohibition on pesticides like sulfluramid and the use of alternatives without the same efficiency will result in pest mismanagement, production losses, and higher costs. This work has shown that the application of global rules for sustainable forest management needs to adapt to each local reality.

Multiple curved descending approaches and the air traffic control problem

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Hart, S. G.; Mcpherson, D.; Kreifeldt, J.; Wemple, T. E.

1977-01-01

A terminal area air traffic control simulation was designed to study ways of accommodating increased air traffic density. The concepts that were investigated assumed the availability of the microwave landing system and data link and included: (1) multiple curved descending final approaches; (2) parallel runways certified for independent and simultaneous operation under IFR conditions; (3) closer spacing between successive aircraft; and (4) a distributed management system between the air and ground. Three groups each consisting of three pilots and two air traffic controllers flew a combined total of 350 approaches. Piloted simulators were supplied with computer generated traffic situation displays and flight instruments. The controllers were supplied with a terminal area map and digital status information. Pilots and controllers also reported that the distributed management procedure was somewhat more safe and orderly than the centralized management procedure. Flying precision increased as the amount of turn required to intersect the outer mark decreased. Pilots reported that they preferred the alternative of multiple curved descending approaches with wider spacing between aircraft to closer spacing on single, straight in finals while controllers preferred the latter option. Both pilots and controllers felt that parallel runways are an acceptable way to accommodate increased traffic density safely and expeditiously.

A programmable heater control circuit for spacecraft

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Nguyen, D. D.; Owen, J. W.; Smith, D. A.; Lewter, W. J.

1994-01-01

Spacecraft thermal control is accomplished for many components through use of multilayer insulation systems, electrical heaters, and radiator systems. The heaters are commanded to maintain component temperatures within design specifications. The programmable heater control circuit (PHCC) was designed to obtain an effective and efficient means of spacecraft thermal control. The hybrid circuit provides use of control instrumentation as temperature data, available to the spacecraft central data system, reprogramming capability of the local microprocessor during the spacecraft's mission, and the elimination of significant spacecraft wiring. The hybrid integrated circuit has a temperature sensing and conditioning circuit, a microprocessor, and a heater power and control circuit. The device is miniature and housed in a volume which allows physical integration with the component to be controlled. Applications might include alternate battery-powered logic-circuit configurations. A prototype unit with appropriate physical and functional interfaces was procured for testing. The physical functionality and the feasibility of fabrication of the hybrid integrated circuit were successfully verified. The remaining work to develop a flight-qualified device includes fabrication and testing of a Mil-certified part. An option for completing the PHCC flight qualification testing is to enter into a joint venture with industry.

76 FR 68167 - Spin Master, Inc. and Spin Master, Ltd., Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order

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2011-11-03

... that TMG is harmful if swallowed, and that, upon ingestion, it targets the kidneys and central nervous... ingesting a similar product manufactured by the same overseas factory using the same ingredients list... performed by a board-certified toxicologist, which stated that none of the ingredients in the product were...

31 CFR 363.43 - What are the procedures for certifying my signature on an offline application for a...

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2010-07-01

... 31 Money and Finance: Treasury 2 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What are the procedures for... transaction form? 363.43 Section 363.43 Money and Finance: Treasury Regulations Relating to Money and Finance... Program. (3) Officers and employees of corporate central credit unions, Federal Land Banks, Federal...

40 CFR 89.914 - What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2014-07-01 2013-07-01 true What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program? 89.914 Section 89.914 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exemption...

40 CFR 89.914 - What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 21 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program? 89.914 Section 89.914 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exemption...

40 CFR 89.914 - What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 21 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program? 89.914 Section 89.914 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exemption...

40 CFR 89.914 - What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program? 89.914 Section 89.914 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exemption...

40 CFR 89.914 - What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 20 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What provisions apply to vehicles certified under the motor-vehicle program? 89.914 Section 89.914 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exemption...

Obfuscated authentication systems, devices, and methods

DOEpatents

Armstrong, Robert C; Hutchinson, Robert L

2013-10-22

Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward authentication systems, devices, and methods. Obfuscated executable instructions may encode an authentication procedure and protect an authentication key. The obfuscated executable instructions may require communication with a remote certifying authority for operation. In this manner, security may be controlled by the certifying authority without regard to the security of the electronic device running the obfuscated executable instructions.

Classroom Management Styles: The Differences among Traditionally-Licensed Teachers Who Were Formally Paraprofessionals and Alternatively-Licensed Teachers

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Payton, Caterria Beasley

2012-01-01

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a difference in the attitudes and beliefs of traditionally certified teachers who were previously assistant teachers and alternatively certified teachers regarding classroom management. The instrument used in the study was the Attitudes and Beliefs on Classroom Control Inventory-Revised and…

An Alternative Path to Becoming a Successful Middle Grades Math and Science Teacher

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Jeanpierre, Bobby; Lewis, Nancy

2007-01-01

In 2003, the University of Central Florida began a Transition to Mathematics and Science Teaching (T-MAST) program, a one-year, fast-track program that prepares and certifies bachelor's degree holders who will work as teachers in a job-sharing paid internship, while completing a Master of Arts degree in middle grades (5-9) mathematics education or…

Wide-range structurally optimized channel for monitoring the certified power of small-core reactors

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Koshelev, A. S.; Kovshov, K. N.; Ovchinnikov, M. A.; Pikulina, G. N.; Sokolov, A. B.

2016-12-01

The results of tests of a prototype version of a channel for monitoring the certified power of small-core reactors performed at the BR-K1 reactor at the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics are reported. An SNM-11 counter and commercial KNK-4 and KNK-3 compensated ion chambers were used as neutron detectors in the tested channel, and certified NCMM and CCMM measurement modules controlled by a PC with specialized software were used as measuring instruments. The specifics of metrological assurance of calibration of the channel in the framework of reactor power monitoring are discussed.

Wide-range structurally optimized channel for monitoring the certified power of small-core reactors

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Koshelev, A. S., E-mail: alexsander.coshelev@yandex.ru; Kovshov, K. N.; Ovchinnikov, M. A.

The results of tests of a prototype version of a channel for monitoring the certified power of small-core reactors performed at the BR-K1 reactor at the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics are reported. An SNM-11 counter and commercial KNK-4 and KNK-3 compensated ion chambers were used as neutron detectors in the tested channel, and certified NCMM and CCMM measurement modules controlled by a PC with specialized software were used as measuring instruments. The specifics of metrological assurance of calibration of the channel in the framework of reactor power monitoring are discussed.

Causes of fatal accidents for instrument-certified and non-certified private pilots.

PubMed

Shao, Bob Siyuan; Guindani, Michele; Boyd, Douglas D

2014-11-01

Instrument certification (IFR) enhances a pilot's skills in precisely controlling the aircraft and requires a higher level of standards in maintaining heading and altitude compared with the less stringent private pilot certificate. However, there have been no prior studies to compare fatal accident causes for airmen with, and without, this rating, The NTSB accident database was queried for general aviation fatal accidents for private pilots with, and without IFR certification. Exact Poisson tests were used to calculate whether two rate parameters were equal (ratio of 1), normalized to the number of IFR-rated pilots and flight hours in the given time period. Proportion tests were used to determine whether there were significant differences in fatal accident causes between IFR-certified and non-certified pilots. A logistic regression for log-odds success was used in determining the trend and effect of age on fatal accident rates. IFR certification was associated with a reduced risk of accidents due to failure to maintain obstacle/terrain clearance and spatial disorientation for day and night operations respectively. In contrast, the likelihood of fatal accident due to equipment malfunction during day operations was higher for IFR-certified pilots. The fatal accident rate decreased over the last decade for IFR-certified but not for non-IFR-certified private pilots. However, the overall accident rate for IFR-certified private pilots was more than double that of the cohort lacking this certification. Finally, we found a trend for an increased fatality rate with advancing age for both group of pilots. Our findings informs on where training and/or technology should be focused. Both training for aerodynamic stalls, which causes over a quarter of all fatal accidents, should be intensified for both IFR-certified and non-certified private pilots. Similarly, adherence to minimum safe altitudes for both groups of pilots should be encouraged toward reducing the fatal accidents rate due to failure to maintain obstacle/terrain clearance. For night operations, the high percentage of accidents due to spatial disorientation for non-IFR certified airmen suggests that additional training be required for such operations or such flights carry restrictions for this subset of pilots. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Credence quality coordination and consumers' willingness-to-pay for certified halal labelled meat.

PubMed

Verbeke, Wim; Rutsaert, Pieter; Bonne, Karijn; Vermeir, Iris

2013-12-01

This paper reports on halal credence quality coordination and Muslim consumers' willingness to buy and pay for certified halal labelled meat at the supermarket and the Islamic butcher. Cross-sectional data were collected through a survey with 202 Muslim consumers in Belgium. Findings indicate that more acculturated and female consumers are more in favour of purchasing certified halal labelled meat in a supermarket. Important conditions are that supermarkets can provide a guarantee of separating halal from non-halal meat and of the organisation of adequate verification and control. Results further show that more Muslim consumers are willing to pay a price premium (of 13% on average) for halal labelled meat at the Islamic butcher shop than at the supermarket. The higher the importance attached to a certified halal label and the more distrust in the actual halal meat status, the higher the likelihood that a Muslim consumer is willing to pay a higher price for certified halal labelled meat at the Islamic butcher shop. Gender and generation determine the actual premium Muslim consumers are willing to pay. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Dynamic Key Management Schemes for Secure Group Access Control Using Hierarchical Clustering in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Tsaur, Woei-Jiunn; Pai, Haw-Tyng

2008-11-01

The applications of group computing and communication motivate the requirement to provide group access control in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). The operation in MANETs' groups performs a decentralized manner and accommodated membership dynamically. Moreover, due to lack of centralized control, MANETs' groups are inherently insecure and vulnerable to attacks from both within and outside the groups. Such features make access control more challenging in MANETs. Recently, several researchers have proposed group access control mechanisms in MANETs based on a variety of threshold signatures. However, these mechanisms cannot actually satisfy MANETs' dynamic environments. This is because the threshold-based mechanisms cannot be achieved when the number of members is not up to the threshold value. Hence, by combining the efficient elliptic curve cryptosystem, self-certified public key cryptosystem and secure filter technique, we construct dynamic key management schemes based on hierarchical clustering for securing group access control in MANETs. Specifically, the proposed schemes can constantly accomplish secure group access control only by renewing the secure filters of few cluster heads, when a cluster head joins or leaves a cross-cluster. In such a new way, we can find that the proposed group access control scheme can be very effective for securing practical applications in MANETs.

48 CFR 52.215-20 - Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable. (i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar... offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have...

Western Area Power Administration combined power system financial statements September 30, 1994 and 1993 and management overview and performance measurements

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Marwick, P.

1994-12-31

The attached report presents the results of the independent certified public accountant`s audit of the Department of Energy`s Western Area Power Administration`s (Western) combined financial statements as of September 30, 1994. The auditors have expressed an unqualified opinion on Western`s 1994 statements. Their reports on Western`s internal control structure and on compliance with laws and regulations are also provided. Western was established in December 1977, and has the responsibility for the Federal electric power marketing and transmission functions in 15 central and western states. Western markets power, as required by existing law, at the lowest possible rates consistent with soundmore » business principles to recover the costs of operation and capital invested in power facilities.« less

7 CFR 785.13 - OMB Control Number.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 7 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false OMB Control Number. 785.13 Section 785.13 Agriculture... SPECIAL PROGRAMS CERTIFIED STATE MEDIATION PROGRAM § 785.13 OMB Control Number. The information collection... control number 0560-0165. ...

BCR®-701: a review of 10-years of sequential extraction analyses.

PubMed

Sutherland, Ross A

2010-11-08

A detailed quantitative analysis was performed on data presented in the literature that focused on the sequential extraction of cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) from the certified reference material BCR-701 (lake sediment) using the three-step harmonized BCR(®) procedure. The accuracy of data reported in the literature, including precision and different measures of trueness, was assessed relative to the certified values for BCR-701. Forty data sets were accepted following extreme outlier removal, and statistically summarized with measures of central tendency, dispersion, and distribution form. In general, literature data were similar in their measurement precision to the expert laboratories used to certify the trace element contents in BCR-701. The overall median precision for literature reported data was 10% (range 6-19%), compared to certifying laboratories of 9% (range 4-33%). One measure of literature data trueness was assessed via a confirmatory approach using a robust bootstrap method. Only 22% of the comparisons indicated significantly different (all were lower) concentrations reported in the literature compared to certified values. The question of whether the differences are practically significant for environmental studies is raised. Bias was computed as a measure of trueness, and literature data were more frequently negatively biased, indicating lower concentrations reported in the literature for the six trace elements for the three-step sequential procedure compared to the certified values. However, 95% confidence intervals about the average bias for the 18 comparisons indicated only four instances when a mean bias of 0 (i.e., measured=certified) was not incorporated-suggesting statistical difference. Finally, Z-scores incorporating a Horwitz-type function were used to assess the general trueness of laboratory data. Of the 468 laboratory Z-score values computed, 92% were considered to be satisfactory, 5% were questionable, and 3% were unsatisfactory. A detailed examination of the methodology sections of the various studies showed that despite claiming adherence to the harmonized BCR sequential extraction protocol, significant deviations were commonly observed; particularly in moisture correction, sample mass, centrifugation specifics, shaking specifics, and incorporation of filtration. It is likely that failure to strictly adhere to the protocol adversely impacted accuracy, by increasing the degree of imprecision and resulting in more discrepant trueness values. Copyright © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Equipment modifications for perennial nutsedge control in fallow organic transition

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

Perennial nutsedges are extremely difficult to control in organic crop transition and production systems. Herbicides suitable for use in certified organic production do not adequately control perennial nutsedges. Cultural and mechanical control are partially effective in controlling perennial nuts...

Continuing Education for the Personnel of Small Public Libraries: Program Development at the Iowa State University Library and Its Collection Development/Technical Services Course.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Roughton, Karen G.; Tyckoson, David A.

This report describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a coordinated staff development program to offer certified, non-degree credit to non-professional librarians from small public libraries. Developed through the cooperation of the Central Iowa Regional Library and the Iowa State University Library, the program resulted in a plan…

Implementation of a reference standard and proficiency testing programme by the World Wide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN)

PubMed Central

2010-01-01

Background The Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN) is a global collaboration to support the objective that anyone affected by malaria receives effective and safe drug treatment. The Pharmacology module aims to inform optimal anti-malarial drug selection. There is an urgent need to define the drug exposure - effect relationship for most anti-malarial drugs. Few anti-malarials have had their therapeutic blood concentration levels defined. One of the main challenges in assessing safety and efficacy data in relation to drug concentrations is the comparability of data generated from different laboratories. To explain differences in anti-malarial pharmacokinetics in studies with different measurement laboratories it is necessary to confirm the accuracy of the assay methods. This requires the establishment of an external quality assurance process to assure results that can be compared. This paper describes this process. Methods The pharmacology module of WWARN has established a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programme consisting of two separate components: 1. A proficiency testing programme where blank human plasma spiked with certified reference material (CRM) in different concentrations is sent out to participating bioanalytical laboratories. 2. A certified reference standard programme where accurately weighed amounts of certified anti-malarial reference standards, metabolites, and internal standards are sent to participating bioanalytical and in vitro laboratories. Conclusion The proficiency testing programme is designed as a cooperative effort to help participating laboratories assess their ability to carry out drug analysis, resolve any potential problem areas and to improve their results - and, in so doing, to improve the quality of anti-malarial pharmacokinetic data published and shared with WWARN. By utilizing the same source of standards for all laboratories, it is possible to minimize bias arising from poor quality reference standards. By providing anti-malarial drug standards from a central point, it is possible to lower the cost of these standards. PMID:21184684

Decision support automation research in the en route air traffic control environment

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2002-01-01

This study examined the effect of automated decision support on Certified Professional Controller (CPC) behavior. : Sixteen CPCs from Air Route Traffic Control Centers participated in human-in-the-loop simulations. CPCs controlled : two levels of tra...

So many migraines, so few subspecialists: analysis of the geographic location of United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) certified headache subspecialists compared to United States headache demographics.

PubMed

Mauser, Emily D; Rosen, Noah L

2014-09-01

To evaluate the geographic location of the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)-certified headache subspecialists as compared with ratios of expected migraine and chronic migraine populations in the United States. The UCNS is a professional medical organization that accredits fellowship programs and certifies physicians who demonstrate competence in various neurologic subspecialties, including headache medicine. There are a limited number of UCNS-certified headache subspecialists currently practicing in the United States. All of the UCNS-certified headache subspecialists were geographically located and compared with demographic data about state populations obtained from the U.S. Census. The expected migraine and chronic migraine populations were calculated for each state based on recently published epidemiologic data. Ratios of UCNS-certified headache subspecialists to expected migraine and chronic migraine populations were compared for each state. These data were then organized by U.S. Census region and division. As of the 2012 examination cycle, 416 UCNS-certified headache subspecialists are currently practicing in the United States. The states with the highest number of headache subspecialists include New York, California, Ohio, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Six states have zero headache subspecialists, eight states have one headache subspecialist, and five states have two headache subspecialists. As per the U.S. Census, the total U.S. population for ages 12 years and older is 259,908,563. The total expected migraine population (11.79% of the general population) for ages 12 years and older is 30,594,362. The total expected chronic migraine population (0.91% of the general population) for ages 12 years and older is 2,361,397. The states with the best ratios of headache subspecialists to expected migraine and chronic migraine populations include the District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New York, and Nebraska. Besides states with zero headache subspecialists, the states with the worst ratios of headache subspecialists to expected migraine and chronic migraine populations include Oregon, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kansas. When organized by U.S. Census regions, the Northeast has the best ratios of headache subspecialists to expected migraine and chronic migraine populations, while the West has the worst ratios of headache subspecialists to expected migraine and chronic migraine populations. In terms of U.S. Census divisions, the Middle Atlantic has the best ratios of headache subspecialists to expected migraine and chronic migraine populations, while the East South Central has the worst ratios of expected migraine and chronic migraine populations. There is a disproportionately small number of UCNS-certified headache subspecialists compared with the extensive expected migraine and chronic migraine populations in the United States. More UCNS-accredited fellowship programs and more UCNS-certified headache subspecialists are needed in order to ameliorate this disparity. © 2014 American Headache Society.

Towards Run-time Assurance of Advanced Propulsion Algorithms

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Wong, Edmond; Schierman, John D.; Schlapkohl, Thomas; Chicatelli, Amy

2014-01-01

This paper covers the motivation and rationale for investigating the application of run-time assurance methods as a potential means of providing safety assurance for advanced propulsion control systems. Certification is becoming increasingly infeasible for such systems using current verification practices. Run-time assurance systems hold the promise of certifying these advanced systems by continuously monitoring the state of the feedback system during operation and reverting to a simpler, certified system if anomalous behavior is detected. The discussion will also cover initial efforts underway to apply a run-time assurance framework to NASA's model-based engine control approach. Preliminary experimental results are presented and discussed.

[Provision System of Medical Narcotics].

PubMed

Kushida, Kazuki; Toshima, Chiaki; Fujimaki, Yoko; Watanabe, Mutsuko; Hirohara, Masayoshi

2015-12-01

Patients with cancer are increasingly opting for home health care, resulting in a rapid increase in the number of prescriptions for narcotics aimed at pain control. As these narcotics are issued by pharmacies only upon presentation of valid prescriptions, the quantity stored in the pharmacies is of importance. Although many pharmaceutical outlets are certified for retail sale of narcotic drugs, the available stock is often extremely limited in variety and quantity. Affiliated stores of wholesale(or central wholesale)dealers do not always have the necessary certifications to provide medical narcotics. Invariably, the quantity stored by individual branches or sales offices is also limited. Hence, it may prove difficult to urgently secure the necessary and appropriate drugs according to prescription in certain areas of the community. This report discusses the problems faced by wholesalers and pharmacies during acquisition, storage, supply, and issue of prescription opioids from a stockpiling perspective.

SpaceView (Viral Space Situational Awareness) One Year Update

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Gleckler, A.; Butterfield, M.; Copenhaver, R.; Wade, A.; Apponi, A.

2013-09-01

Viral SSA takes advantage of the amateur astronomy community to provide an extremely low-cost and geographically-diverse network of optical SSA sites. In the spirit of programs such as DARPA's Grand Challenge and the National Weather Service's program of providing amateur meteorologists with weather stations linked to a central professional meteorological facility, we form a cooperative bond with a willing community of technicallyminded individuals. We term this program "viral" because we will qualify an initial set of astronomers for SSA operation and then use word of mouth in the astronomy community, as well as an outreach program, to pull in new observers. The use of modern remote controlled telescopes allows the incorporation of certified amateur, university, and commercial telescope systems. The availability of the local Viral SSA member for troubleshooting eliminates most significant costs of operating a large network. In this talk, we discuss the project's first year and the roadmap for the next two years.

Effort--reward imbalance and medically certified absence for mental health problems: a prospective study of white-collar workers.

PubMed

Ndjaboué, R; Brisson, C; Vézina, M; Blanchette, C; Bourbonnais, R

2014-01-01

Little is known about the effects of psychosocial work factors on objectively assessed mental health problems leading to medically certified absence. Only one study has evaluated the prospective effects of effort-reward imbalance (ERI) at work with regards to this outcome. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of ERI on the incidence of medically certified absence for mental health problems. The study included 2086 white-collar workers (63.3% women) employed in public organisations in Quebec city. Participants were followed over a 9-year period. Medical absences from work were collected from employers' files and psychosocial factors were measured using the ERI questionnaire. Cox regression models were used to estimate the incidence of certified sickness absence due to mental health problems that lasted 5 workdays or more, while controlling for confounders. Workers exposed to ERI had a higher risk of a first spell of medically certified absence for mental health problems (HR=1.38, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.76) compared with unexposed workers. Low reward was significantly associated with a high risk among men (HR=2.80, 95% CI 1.34 to 5.89) but not in women. (HR=1.24, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.73). Effort at work had no effect on certified absence. All these effects were adjusted for potential confounders. ERI and low reward at work were prospectively associated with medically certified absence for mental health problems. These effects seem to differ by gender. Primary prevention that is aimed at reducing these stressors should be considered to help reduce the incidence of such severe mental health problems.

Quality Assurance of Chemical Measurements.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Taylor, John K.

1981-01-01

Reviews aspects of quality control (methods to control errors) and quality assessment (verification that systems are operating within acceptable limits) including an analytical measurement system, quality control by inspection, control charts, systematic errors, and use of SRMs, materials for which properties are certified by the National Bureau…

Effectiveness of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for reducing fires on oil palm concessions in Indonesia from 2012 to 2015

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Cattau, Megan E.; Marlier, Miriam E.; DeFries, Ruth

2016-10-01

Fire is a common tool for land conversion and management associated with oil palm production. Fires can cause biodiversity and carbon losses, emit pollutants that deteriorate air quality and harm human health, and damage property. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) prohibits the use of fire on certified concessions. However, efforts to suppress fires are more difficult during El Niño conditions and on peatlands. In this paper, we address the following questions for oil palm concessions developed prior to 2012 in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the leading producers of oil palm both within Indonesia and globally: (1) for the period 2012-2015, did RSPO-certified concessions have a lower density of fire detections, fire ignitions, or ‘escaped’ fires compared with those concessions that are not certified? and (2) did this pattern change with increasing likelihood of fires in concessions located on peatland and in dry years? These questions are particularly critical in fuel-rich peatlands, of which approximately 46% of the area was designated as oil palm concession as of 2010. We conducted propensity scoring to balance covariate distributions between certified and non-certified concessions, and we compare the density of fires in certified and non-certified concessions using Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests based on moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer Active Fire Detections from 2012-2015 clustered into unique fire events. We find that fire activity is significantly lower on RSPO certified concessions than non-RSPO certified concessions when the likelihood of fire is low (i.e., on non-peatlands in wetter years), but not when the likelihood of fire is high (i.e., on non-peatlands in dry years or on peatlands). Our results provide evidence that RSPO has the potential to reduce fires, though it is currently only effective when fire likelihood is relatively low. These results imply that, in order for this mechanism to reduce fire, additional strategies will be needed to control fires in oil palm plantations in dry years and on peatlands.

Determinants of conflict detection: a model of risk judgments in air traffic control.

PubMed

Stankovic, Stéphanie; Raufaste, Eric; Averty, Philippe

2008-02-01

A model of conflict judgments in air traffic control (ATC) is proposed. Three horizontal distances determine risk judgments about conflict between two aircraft: (a) Dt(o) is the distance between the crossing of the aircraft trajectories and the first aircraft to reach that point; (b) Dt(h) is the distance between the two aircraft when they are horizontally closest; and (c) Dt(v) is the horizontal distance between the two aircraft when their growing vertical distance reaches 1000 feet. Two experiments tested whether the variables in the model reflect what controllers do. In Experiment 1, 125 certified controllers provided risk judgments about situations in which the model variables were manipulated. Experiment 2 investigated the relationship between the model and expertise by comparing a population of certified controllers with a population of ATC students. Across both experiments, the model accounted for 44% to 50% of the variance in risk judgments by certified controllers (N=161) but only 20% in judgments by ATC students (N=88). There were major individual differences in the predictive power of the model as well as in the contributions of the three variables. In Experiment 2, the model described experts better than novices. The model provided a satisfying account of the data, albeit with substantial individual differences. It is argued that an individual-differences approach is required when investigating the strategies involved in conflict judgment in ATC. These findings should have implications for developing user-friendly interfaces with conflict detection devices and for devising ATC training programs.

40 CFR 1048.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW, LARGE NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying Engine...'s specifications and other basic parameters of the engine's design and emission controls. List the... each distinguishable engine configuration in the engine family. (b) Explain how the emission control...

40 CFR 1048.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW, LARGE NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying Engine...'s specifications and other basic parameters of the engine's design and emission controls. List the... each distinguishable engine configuration in the engine family. (b) Explain how the emission control...

EXTENDING THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR DETERRENCE UMBRELLA TO THE MIDDLE EAST

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-05-01

the oil fields of the Persian Gulf.”27 This policy supported a larger US strategic objective to contain Soviet expansion, and was applied to Saudi... uranium ore concentrate produced by Iran… containment and surveillance of centrifuge rotors and bellows… use of IAEA-approved and certified modern...Caravelli, Jack. Beyond Sand & Oil : The Nuclear Middle East. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger, 2011. Central Intelligence Agency website. “The World Factbook

Quality-control materials in the USDA National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program (NFNAP).

PubMed

Phillips, Katherine M; Patterson, Kristine Y; Rasor, Amy S; Exler, Jacob; Haytowitz, David B; Holden, Joanne M; Pehrsson, Pamela R

2006-03-01

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) develops and maintains the USDA National Nutrient Databank System (NDBS). Data are released from the NDBS for scientific and public use through the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (SR) ( http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl ). In 1997 the NDL initiated the National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program (NFNAP) to update and expand its food-composition data. The program included: 1) nationwide probability-based sampling of foods; 2) central processing and archiving of food samples; 3) analysis of food components at commercial, government, and university laboratories; 4) incorporation of new analytical data into the NDBS; and 5) dissemination of these data to the scientific community. A key feature and strength of the NFNAP was a rigorous quality-control program that enabled independent verification of the accuracy and precision of analytical results. Custom-made food-control composites and/or commercially available certified reference materials were sent to the laboratories, blinded, with the samples. Data for these materials were essential to ongoing monitoring of analytical work, to identify and resolve suspected analytical problems, to ensure the accuracy and precision of results for the NFNAP food samples.

DEGRADATION OF EMISSIONS CONTROL PERFORMANCE OF WOODSTOVES IN CRESTED BUTTE, CO

EPA Science Inventory

The report discusses the degradation of emissions control performance of woodstoves in Crested Butte, Colorado. Four seasons of field monitoring of EPA-certified woodstoves in and around Crested Butte has demonstrated some significant failures in emissions control performance. In...

40 CFR 1042.230 - Engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... degree). (19) The type of smoke control system. (d) For Category 3 engines, group engines into engine....230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine...

40 CFR 1042.230 - Engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... degree). (19) The type of smoke control system. (d) For Category 3 engines, group engines into engine....230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine...

40 CFR 1042.230 - Engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... degree). (19) The type of smoke control system. (d) For Category 3 engines, group engines into engine....230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine...

40 CFR 1042.230 - Engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... degree). (19) The type of smoke control system. (d) For Category 3 engines, group engines into engine....230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine...

40 CFR 1042.235 - Emission testing related to certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

.... The engine you provide must include appropriate manifolds, aftertreatment devices, electronic control...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.235 Emission testing related to certification. This...

40 CFR 1042.235 - Emission testing related to certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

.... The engine you provide must include appropriate manifolds, aftertreatment devices, electronic control...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.235 Emission testing related to certification. This...

40 CFR 1042.235 - Emission testing related to certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

.... The engine you provide must include appropriate manifolds, aftertreatment devices, electronic control...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.235 Emission testing related to certification. This...

40 CFR 1042.235 - Emission testing related to certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

.... The engine you provide must include appropriate manifolds, aftertreatment devices, electronic control...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.235 Emission testing related to certification. This...

40 CFR 1042.235 - Emission testing related to certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

.... The engine you provide must include appropriate manifolds, aftertreatment devices, electronic control...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.235 Emission testing related to certification. This...

The relationship of centralization, organizational culture and performance indexes in teaching hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

PubMed

Nasirpour, Amir Ashkan; Gohari, Mahmoud Reza; Moradi, Saied

2010-01-01

One of the main problems in the efficiency and efficacy of an organization is its structural issue. Organizational culture is also considered as an effective factor in the performance of many organizations. The main goal of the present study was to determine the relationship of Centralization and organizational culture and performance indexes in Teaching Hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. This correlation study was performed in the year 2007. The population studied consisted of 4408 personnel from 13 hospitals among whom 441 subjects were selected and studied via a class sampling method. Data was compiled using a check list concerning the evaluation status of Centralization and another form concerning performance indexes as well as Robbin's organizational culture questionnaire. Data were obtained from the subjects by self answering and analyzed by using descriptive statistical indexes, T- test and Fisher's exact tests. Among the organizational culture indexes of the hospitals studied, control and organizational identity was better as compared to others (mean=3.32 and 3.30). Concerning the extent of Centralization in the hospitals studied, 53.85 % and 46.15 % were reported to have upper and lower organizational Centralization, respectively. Mean ratio of surgical operations to inpatients was 40%, the mean rate of admissions per active bed was 60.83, mean bed occupancy coefficient was 70.79%, average length of stay was 6.96 days, and mean net death rate was 1.41%. No significant correlation was seen between Centralization degree, organizational culture and performance indexes in teaching hospitals Tehran university of medical sciences. (with 95% confidence interval). Due to the fact that first grade Teaching hospitals use board certified members, expert personnel, and advanced equipments and because of the limitation of patients choice and, the extent of Centralization and many organizational culture components have no significant correlation with performance indexes of these hospitals. Further research regarding structure is suggested in the future.

Determination of total arsenic and arsenic(III) in phosphate fertilizers by hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry after ultrasound-assisted extraction based on a control acid media.

PubMed

Rezende, Helen Cristine; Coelho, Nivia Maria Melo

2014-01-01

An ultrasound-assisted extraction procedure was developed for determination of inorganic arsenic (As) in phosphate fertilizer by hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry. The variables that affect the hydride generation step were optimized, including the reducer, acid, sample flow rate, and concentrations of the acid and reducer. The determination of As(lll) was performed through the simple control of solution pH with a 0.5 M citric acid-sodium citrate buffer solution at pH 4.5, and total As was determined after a pre-reduction reaction with 1.0% (w/v) thiourea. Ultrasound-assisted acid extraction was performed, and the parameters sonication time and acid and Triton X-114 concentrations were optimized using a 23 factorial design and central composite design. LODs for As(lll) and total As were 0.029 and 0.022 microg/L, respectively. The accuracy of the method was confirmed with certified reference materials. The method was successfully applied in the determination of inorganic As in phosphate fertilizer samples.

Investigative Study to Determine Effects of Hydro-Treated Renewable JP-8 Jet Fuel Blend in Existing Fuels Infrastructure

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-02-01

blended fuel be certified for use in USAF facilities. The introduction of the new fuel does have a few measureable effects that warrant monitoring: The...in surge suppressors and control valves. The blends may also cause shrinkage in certain seals which may result in short term leakage when the new...Agency (AFPA) and Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) have been tasked by AFCO to certify HRJ/JP-8 blended fuels for use in existing

Brent Olson - Director, Office of Internal Audit | NREL

Science.gov Websites

improve the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management, and control processes. Using this the Treadway Commission's 2013 Internal Control Framework, Standards for Internal Control in the additional certifications from IIA including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certification in Control Self

Precise Ortho Imagery as the Source for Authoritative Airport Mapping

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Howard, H.; Hummel, P.

2016-06-01

As the aviation industry moves from paper maps and charts to the digital cockpit and electronic flight bag, producers of these products need current and accurate data to ensure flight safety. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) require certified suppliers to follow a defined protocol to produce authoritative map data for the aerodrome. Typical airport maps have been produced to meet 5 m accuracy requirements. The new digital aviation world is moving to 1 m accuracy maps to provide better situational awareness on the aerodrome. The commercial availability of 0.5 m satellite imagery combined with accurate ground control is enabling the production of avionics certified .85 m orthophotos of airports around the globe. CompassData maintains an archive of over 400+ airports as source data to support producers of 1 m certified Aerodrome Mapping Database (AMDB) critical to flight safety and automated situational awareness. CompassData is a DO200A certified supplier of authoritative orthoimagery and attendees will learn how to utilize current airport imagery to build digital aviation mapping products.

The use of reference materials in quality assurance programmes in food microbiology laboratories.

PubMed

In't Veld, P H

1998-11-24

Nine different reference materials (RMs) for use in food and water microbiology have been developed with the support of the European Commission (EC). The production process of RMs is based on spray drying bacteria suspended in milk. The highly contaminated milk powder (HCMP) obtained is mixed with sterile milk powder to achieve the desired level of contamination and is subsequently filled into gelatine capsules. The HCMP may need to be stabilised by storage for more than a year before a stable RM can be prepared. The HCMP are mixed with sterile milk powder using a pestle and mortar in order to produce homogeneous RMs. For routine use of RMs Shewhart control charts can be produced. Based on log10 transformed counts, control limits are calculated. Rules for the interpretation of results facilitate the detection of out of control situations. Besides RMs there are also CRMs (Certified Reference Materials) that are certified by the EC Community Bureau of Reference (BCR) and are intended for occasional use. Based on the BCR certificate, user tables are produced presenting the 95% confidence limits for the number of capsules likely to be examined in practice. Also power analysis is made to indicate the minimum difference between the certified value and the observed geometric mean value in relation to the number of capsules examined.

Public Health Pest Control.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Arizona Univ., Tucson. Cooperative Extension Service.

This manual supplies information helpful to individuals wishing to become certified in public health pest control. It is designed as a technical reference for vector control workers and as preparatory material for structural applicators of restricted use pesticides to meet the General Standards of Competency required of commercial applicators. The…

40 CFR 1033.230 - Grouping locomotives into engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... control (electronic or mechanical). (d) You may subdivide a group of locomotives that is identical under...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.230...) This paragraph (b) applies for all locomotives other than Tier 0 locomotives. Group locomotives in the...

40 CFR 1033.230 - Grouping locomotives into engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... control (electronic or mechanical). (d) You may subdivide a group of locomotives that is identical under...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.230...) This paragraph (b) applies for all locomotives other than Tier 0 locomotives. Group locomotives in the...

40 CFR 1033.230 - Grouping locomotives into engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... control (electronic or mechanical). (d) You may subdivide a group of locomotives that is identical under...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.230...) This paragraph (b) applies for all locomotives other than Tier 0 locomotives. Group locomotives in the...

40 CFR 1033.230 - Grouping locomotives into engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... control (electronic or mechanical). (d) You may subdivide a group of locomotives that is identical under...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.230...) This paragraph (b) applies for all locomotives other than Tier 0 locomotives. Group locomotives in the...

40 CFR 1051.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM...) For fuel tanks that are certified based on permeability treatments for plastic fuel tanks, you do not...

40 CFR 1051.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM...) For fuel tanks that are certified based on permeability treatments for plastic fuel tanks, you do not...

40 CFR 1051.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM...) For fuel tanks that are certified based on permeability treatments for plastic fuel tanks, you do not...

40 CFR 1051.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM...) For fuel tanks that are certified based on permeability treatments for plastic fuel tanks, you do not...

40 CFR 1051.235 - What emission testing must I perform for my application for a certificate of conformity?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM...) For fuel tanks that are certified based on permeability treatments for plastic fuel tanks, you do not...

Weed control using ammonium nonanoate and cultivation in organic Vidalia sweet onion production

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

Ammonium nonanoate is registered for weed control in certified organic crop production and may be useful to control cool-season weeds in organic Vidalia® sweet onion. Cultivation with a tine weeder has been identified as a cost-effective means of weed control, but delays in cultivation cause some w...

26 CFR 1.169-1 - Amortization of pollution control facilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 2 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Amortization of pollution control facilities. 1....169-1 Amortization of pollution control facilities. (a) Allowance of deduction—(1) In general. Under... amortization of the amortizable basis (as defined in § 1.169-3) of any certified pollution control facility (as...

26 CFR 1.169-1 - Amortization of pollution control facilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Amortization of pollution control facilities. 1....169-1 Amortization of pollution control facilities. (a) Allowance of deduction—(1) In general. Under... amortization of the amortizable basis (as defined in § 1.169-3) of any certified pollution control facility (as...

26 CFR 1.169-1 - Amortization of pollution control facilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 2 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Amortization of pollution control facilities. 1....169-1 Amortization of pollution control facilities. (a) Allowance of deduction—(1) In general. Under... amortization of the amortizable basis (as defined in § 1.169-3) of any certified pollution control facility (as...

26 CFR 1.169-1 - Amortization of pollution control facilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 2 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Amortization of pollution control facilities. 1....169-1 Amortization of pollution control facilities. (a) Allowance of deduction—(1) In general. Under... amortization of the amortizable basis (as defined in § 1.169-3) of any certified pollution control facility (as...

26 CFR 1.169-1 - Amortization of pollution control facilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 2 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Amortization of pollution control facilities. 1....169-1 Amortization of pollution control facilities. (a) Allowance of deduction—(1) In general. Under... amortization of the amortizable basis (as defined in § 1.169-3) of any certified pollution control facility (as...

Dedicated Operating Room Teams and Clinical Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery.

PubMed

Grant, Michael C; Hanna, Andrew; Benson, Andrew; Hobson, Deborah; Wu, Christopher L; Yuan, Christina T; Rosen, Michael; Wick, Elizabeth C

2018-03-01

Our aim was to determine whether the establishment of a dedicated operating room team leads to improved process measure compliance and clinical outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) program. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery programs involve the application of bundled best practices to improve the value of perioperative care. Successful implementation and sustainment of ERAS programs has been linked to compliance with protocol elements. Development of dedicated teams of anesthesia providers was a component of ERAS implementation. Intraoperative provider team networks (surgeons, anesthesiologists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists) were developed for all cases before and after implementation of colorectal ERAS. Four measures of centrality were analyzed in each network based on case assignments, and these measures were correlated with both rates of process measure compliance and clinical outcomes. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery provider teams led to a decrease in the closeness of anesthesiologists (p = 0.04) and significant increase in the clustering coefficient of certified registered nurse anesthetists (p = 0.005) compared with the pre-ERAS network. There was no significant change in centrality among surgeons (p = NS for all measures). Enhanced Recovery after Surgery designation among anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists-whereby individual providers received an in-service on protocol elements and received compliance data was strongly associated with high compliance (>0.6 of measures; p < 0.001 for each group). In addition, high compliance was associated with a significant reduction in length of stay (p < 0.01), surgical site infection (p < 0.002), and morbidity (p < 0.009). Dedicated operating room teams led to increased centrality among anesthesia providers, which in turn not only increased compliance, but also improved several clinical outcomes. Copyright © 2017 American College of Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Establishing an online continuing and professional development library for nurses and midwives in east, central, and southern Africa

PubMed Central

Hosey, Kristen N.; Kalula, Alphonce; Voss, Joachim

2016-01-01

Over the previous 4 years, the African Health Profession Regulatory Collaborative for nurses and midwives has supported 12 countries to establish national continuing and professional development frameworks and programs, linking continuing education to nursing and midwifery re-licensure through technical assistance and improvement grants. However, lack of electronic media and rural practice sites, differences in priority content, and varying legal frameworks make providing accessible, certifiable, and up-to-date online continuing education content for the more than 300,000 nurses and midwives in the 17 member countries of the East, Central, and Southern Africa College of Nursing a major challenge. We report here on how the East, Central, and Southern Africa College of Nursing, with technical assistance from an Afya Bora Fellow, developed an online continuing professional development library hosted on their Website using data collected in a survey of nursing and midwifery leaders in the region. PMID:27086190

40 CFR 1039.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying... configurations). This applies for engines with aftertreatment devices only. (8) Method of control for engine... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1039...

Twelve years in offshore for Doris C. G

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Not Available

1979-04-12

The offshore engineering operations of Doris have included the design of concrete and steel offshore structures, the design and construction of diving and underwater equipment, offshore equipment, vessels, and heavy mooring systems, and the design and installation of pipelines and risers. The company has also engaged in pipelaying, marine operations, diving, and inspection and maintenance work. Some achievements in 1978 were the completion, tow-out, and installation of the Ninian central platform and the design of an additional riser for the Frigg field manifold compression platform to connect the Piper field to the Frigg gas pipeline. The articulated gravity tower formore » concrete platforms was certified by Norsk Veritas in 1978, but fatigue tests on the articulating ball joint are continuing. New designs include the fixed gravity structure with removable floats, which makes the substructure much smaller, so that concrete platforms become economically feasible in water depths previously considered prohibitive, and the steel-and-concrete hybrid platform, which has been fully developed and certified as safe and economical.« less

Certified organic herb mulching demonstration

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

The objective of organo-pestiphytology (the study of organic weed control) is to investigate and develop weed control strategies that are fundamental to the cropping system rather than afterthoughts to a production system. The scarcity of approved organic herbicides reinforces the necessity for org...

Savannah River Site Eastern Transportation Hub: A Concept For a DOE Eastern Packaging, Staging and Maintenance Center - 13143

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

England, Jeffery L.; Adams, Karen; Maxted, Maxcine

2013-07-01

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working to de-inventory sites and consolidate hazardous materials for processing and disposal. The DOE administers a wide range of certified shipping packages for the transport of hazardous materials to include Special Nuclear Material (SNM), radioactive materials, sealed sources and radioactive wastes. A critical element to successful and safe transportation of these materials is the availability of certified shipping packages. There are over seven thousand certified packagings (i.e., Type B/Type AF) utilized within the DOE for current missions. The synergistic effects of consolidated maintenance, refurbishment, testing, certification, and costing of these services would allow formore » efficient management of the packagings inventory and to support anticipated future in-commerce shipping needs. The Savannah River Site (SRS) receives and ships radioactive materials (including SNM) and waste on a regular basis for critical missions such as consolidated storage, stabilization, purification, or disposition using H-Canyon and HB-Line. The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) has the technical capability and equipment for all aspects of packaging management. SRS has the only active material processing facility in the DOE complex and is one of the sites of choice for nuclear material consolidation. SRS is a logical location to perform maintenance and periodic testing of the DOE fleet of certified packagings. This initiative envisions a DOE Eastern Packaging Staging and Maintenance Center (PSMC) at the SRS and a western hub at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), an active DOE Regional Disposal Site. The PSMC's would be the first place DOE would go to meet their radioactive packaging needs and the primary locations projects would go to disposition excess packaging for beneficial reuse. These two hubs would provide the centralized management of a packaging fleet rather than the current approach to design, procure, maintain and dispose of packagings on a project-by-project basis. This initiative provides significant savings in packaging costs and acceleration of project schedules. In addition to certified packaging, the PSMC would be well suited for select designs of 7A Type A packaging and Industrial Packaging. (authors)« less

75 FR 50880 - TRICARE: Non-Physician Referrals for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-08-18

... authorizing certified physician assistants and certified nurse practitioners (non-physicians) to engage in... speech therapy. Upon implementation of this provision, certified physician assistants, or certified nurse... referral from a certified physician assistant or certified nurse practitioner. II. Public Comments We...

[Diagnostic neurologic procedures and certification in persons chronically exposed to carbon disulfide in light of personal cases].

PubMed

Sińczuk-Walczak, H

2000-01-01

Carbon disulfide is a poison of particularly neotropic properties. In order to diagnose chronic occupational intoxication with carbon disulfide, a very careful examination of the central and peripheral nervous systems in required. The presence of subjective disorders only does not as yet provide grounds for diagnosing chronic intoxication. Organic changes like chronic encephalopathy or polyneuropathy after excluding the so called 'idiopathic' neurological diseases, may serve as a basis for certifying occupational disease.

40 CFR 1033.255 - EPA decisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false EPA decisions. 1033.255 Section 1033.255 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.255 EPA decisions. (a) If we...

40 CFR 1033.255 - EPA decisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false EPA decisions. 1033.255 Section 1033.255 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.255 EPA decisions. (a) If we...

40 CFR 1033.255 - EPA decisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false EPA decisions. 1033.255 Section 1033.255 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.255 EPA decisions. (a) If we...

40 CFR 1033.255 - EPA decisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false EPA decisions. 1033.255 Section 1033.255 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.255 EPA decisions. (a) If we...

40 CFR 1033.255 - EPA decisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false EPA decisions. 1033.255 Section 1033.255 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.255 EPA decisions. (a) If we...

40 CFR 1036.230 - Selecting engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES Certifying Engine Families... sold into non-vocational tractor applications. You may assign the numbers and configurations of engines...). (d) Engine configurations within an engine family must use equivalent greenhouse gas emission...

40 CFR 1036.230 - Selecting engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES Certifying Engine Families... sold into non-vocational tractor applications. You may assign the numbers and configurations of engines...). (d) Engine configurations within an engine family must use equivalent greenhouse gas emission...

Development of new reference material neohesperidin for quality control of dietary supplements.

PubMed

Gong, Ningbo; Zhang, Baoxi; Yang, Dezhi; Gao, Zhaolin; Du, Guanhua; Lu, Yang

2015-07-01

Neohesperidin is an important natural flavanone glycoside distributed in several citrus species. This compound is widely used as a raw material for food additives in the food industry. The request for certified reference materials (CRMs) in dietary supplements was stipulated by the National Administrative Committee for CRMs and was underpinned by the need to improve the accuracy and comparability of measurement data and to establish metrological traceability of analytical results. This paper reports the sample preparation methodology, homogeneity and stability studies, value assignment and uncertainty estimation of a new certified reference material of neohesperidin (GBW09522). Differential scanning calorimetry, coulometric titration and mass balance methods proved to be sufficiently reliable and accurate for certification purposes. The certified value of neohesperidin CRM is 994 g kg(-1) with an expanded uncertainty of 4 g kg(-1) (k = 2). The reference material described above was homogeneous and stable for 12 months at a storage temperature of 25 °C. The new CRM of neohesperidin can be used to validate analytical methods and improve the accuracy of measurement data as well as quality control of neohesperidin-related dietary supplements, foods, traditional herbs and pharmaceutical formulations. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry.

Certified reference materials for radionuclides in Bikini Atoll sediment (IAEA-410) and Pacific Ocean sediment (IAEA-412).

PubMed

Pham, M K; van Beek, P; Carvalho, F P; Chamizo, E; Degering, D; Engeler, C; Gascó, C; Gurriaran, R; Hanley, O; Harms, A V; Herrmann, J; Hult, M; Ikeuchi, Y; Ilchmann, C; Kanisch, G; Kis-Benedek, G; Kloster, M; Laubenstein, M; Llaurado, M; Mas, J L; Nakano, M; Nielsen, S P; Osvath, I; Povinec, P P; Rieth, U; Schikowski, J; Smedley, P A; Suplinska, M; Sýkora, I; Tarjan, S; Varga, B; Vasileva, E; Zalewska, T; Zhou, W

2016-03-01

The preparation and characterization of certified reference materials (CRMs) for radionuclide content in sediments collected offshore of Bikini Atoll (IAEA-410) and in the open northwest Pacific Ocean (IAEA-412) are described and the results of the certification process are presented. The certified radionuclides include: (40)K, (210)Pb ((210)Po), (226)Ra, (228)Ra, (228)Th, (232)Th, (234)U, (238)U, (239)Pu, (239+240)Pu and (241)Am for IAEA-410 and (40)K, (137)Cs, (210)Pb ((210)Po), (226)Ra, (228)Ra, (228)Th, (232)Th, (235)U, (238)U, (239)Pu, (240)Pu and (239+240)Pu for IAEA-412. The CRMs can be used for quality assurance and quality control purposes in the analysis of radionuclides in sediments, for development and validation of analytical methods and for staff training. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Development of a new chlorogenic acid certified reference material for food and drug analysis.

PubMed

Yang, Dezhi; Jiao, LingTai; Zhang, Baoxi; Du, Guanhua; Lu, Yang

2017-06-05

This paper reports the preparation and characterization of a new chlorogenic acid (CHA) certified reference material (CRM), which is unavailable commercially. CHA is an active ingredient found in many geo-authentic Chinese medicinal materials and developed as an anti-cancer drug. In this work, trace impurities were isolated and identified through various techniques. CHA CRM was quantified with two analytical methods, and their results were in good agreement with each other. The certified value and corresponding expanded uncertainty of CHA CRM reached 99.4%±0.2%, which was calculated by multiplying the combined standard uncertainty by the coverage factor (k=2), at a confidence level of 95%. This CRM can be used to calibrate measurement system, evaluate or validate measurement procedures, assign traceable property values to non-CRMs, and conduct quality control assays. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Diagnosis of poor safety culture as a major shortcoming in OHSAS 18001-certified companies.

PubMed

Ghahramani, Abolfazl

2017-04-07

The evaluation of safety performance in occupational health and safety assessment series (OHSAS) 18001-certified companies provides useful information about the quality of the management system. A certified organization should employ an adequate level of safety management and a positive safety culture to achieve a satisfactory safety performance. The present study conducted in six manufacturing companies: three OHSAS 18001-certified, and three non-certified to assess occupational health and safety (OHS) as well as OHSAS 18001 practices. The certified companies had a better OHS practices compared with the non-certified companies. The certified companies slightly differed in OHS and OHSAS 18001 practices and one of the certified companies had the highest activity rates for both practices. The results indicated that the implemented management systems have not developed and been maintained appropriately in the certified companies. The in-depth analysis of the collected evidence revealed shortcomings in safety culture improvement in the certified companies. This study highlights the importance of safety culture to continuously improve the quality of OHSAS 18001 and to properly perform OHS/OHSAS 18001 practices in the certified companies.

Diagnosis of poor safety culture as a major shortcoming in OHSAS 18001-certified companies

PubMed Central

GHAHRAMANI, Abolfazl

2016-01-01

The evaluation of safety performance in occupational health and safety assessment series (OHSAS) 18001-certified companies provides useful information about the quality of the management system. A certified organization should employ an adequate level of safety management and a positive safety culture to achieve a satisfactory safety performance. The present study conducted in six manufacturing companies: three OHSAS 18001-certified, and three non-certified to assess occupational health and safety (OHS) as well as OHSAS 18001 practices. The certified companies had a better OHS practices compared with the non-certified companies. The certified companies slightly differed in OHS and OHSAS 18001 practices and one of the certified companies had the highest activity rates for both practices. The results indicated that the implemented management systems have not developed and been maintained appropriately in the certified companies. The in-depth analysis of the collected evidence revealed shortcomings in safety culture improvement in the certified companies. This study highlights the importance of safety culture to continuously improve the quality of OHSAS 18001 and to properly perform OHS/OHSAS 18001 practices in the certified companies. PMID:28025422

Strategic Factors on Interpreting Remanufacturing Quality-Certifying Framework to Address Warranty Aftermarket for Malaysian Industry

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Mohamed, N.; Saman, M. Z. M.; Sharif, S.; Hamzah, H. S.

2018-03-01

While the concept of remanufacturing is gaining popularity globally, literature and theory on strategic decision-making on certifying for warranty in this area remain limited. A strategic and establish concept flow is developed based on extensive literature review and surveys with experienced experts who are dealing with remanufactured, reconditioned, rebuilt and reused components. The remanufacturing research on evaluating quality assurance of remanufactured component targets macro-level parameters and the indicators which must be confirmed for evaluation. The strategic remanufacturing factors identified from the literature review are discussed in a brainstorming session with a number of remanufacturing researchers and academic experts. The study is further broadened by industrial surveys and case studies to justify the inputs on developing a framework to certify remanufactured components. Preliminary results have established the key factors of remanufacturing quality control that might lead to the strict quality assurance of remanufactured components. Later, the developed framework can be used as a benchmarking tool to certify remanufactured components and warranty issuance. The findings serve as the foundation for further research concerning Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Original Equipment Remanufacturer (OER) and Independent Equipment Remanufacturer (IER) in the Malaysian Remanufacturing Industry.

ONAV - An Expert System for the Space Shuttle Mission Control Center

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Mills, Malise; Wang, Lui

1992-01-01

The ONAV (Onboard Navigation) Expert System is being developed as a real-time console assistant to the ONAV flight controller for use in the Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center. Currently, Oct. 1991, the entry and ascent systems have been certified for use on console as support tools, and were used for STS-48. The rendezvous system is in verification with the goal to have the system certified for STS-49, Intelsat retrieval. To arrive at this stage, from a prototype to real-world application, the ONAV project has had to deal with not only Al issues but operating environment issues. The Al issues included the maturity of Al languages and the debugging tools, verification, and availability, stability and size of the expert pool. The environmental issues included real time data acquisition, hardware suitability, and how to achieve acceptance by users and management.

Critical outlook and trends for environmental reference materials at the Measurements & Testing Generic Activity (European Commission).

PubMed

Quevauviller, P; Bennink, D; Bøwadt, S

2001-05-01

It is now well recognised that the quality control (QC) of all types of analyses, including environmental analyses depends on the appropriate use of reference materials. One of the ways to check the accuracy of methods is based on the use of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), whereas other types of (not certified) Reference Materials (RMs) are used for routine quality control (establishment of control charts) and interlaboratory testing (e.g. proficiency testing). The perception of these materials, in particular with respect to their production and use, differs widely according to various perspectives (e.g. RM producers, routine laboratories, researchers). This review discusses some critical aspects of RM use and production for the QC of environmental analyses and describes the new approach followed by the Measurements & Testing Generic Activity (European Commission) to tackle new research and production needs.

Computed tomography demonstrates abnormalities of contralateral ear in subjects with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

PubMed

Marcus, Sonya; Whitlow, Christopher T; Koonce, James; Zapadka, Michael E; Chen, Michael Y; Williams, Daniel W; Lewis, Meagan; Evans, Adele K

2014-02-01

Prior studies have associated gross inner ear abnormalities with pediatric sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) using computed tomography (CT). No studies to date have specifically investigated morphologic inner ear abnormalities involving the contralateral unaffected ear in patients with unilateral SNHL. The purpose of this study is to evaluate contralateral inner ear structures of subjects with unilateral SNHL but no grossly abnormal findings on CT. IRB-approved retrospective analysis of pediatric temporal bone CT scans. 97 temporal bone CT scans, previously interpreted as "normal" based upon previously accepted guidelines by board certified neuroradiologists, were assessed using 12 measurements of the semicircular canals, cochlea and vestibule. The control-group consisted of 72 "normal" temporal bone CTs with underlying SNHL in the subject excluded. The study-group consisted of 25 normal-hearing contralateral temporal bones in subjects with unilateral SNHL. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was then conducted to evaluate for differences between the study and control group. Cochlea basal turn lumen width was significantly greater in magnitude and central lucency of the lateral semicircular canal bony island was significantly lower in density for audiometrically normal ears of subjects with unilateral SNHL compared to controls. Abnormalities of the inner ear were present in the contralateral audiometrically normal ears of subjects with unilateral SNHL. These data suggest that patients with unilateral SNHL may have a more pervasive disease process that results in abnormalities of both ears. The findings of a cochlea basal turn lumen width disparity >5% from "normal" and/or a lateral semicircular canal bony island central lucency disparity of >5% from "normal" may indicate inherent risk to the contralateral unaffected ear in pediatric patients with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

78 FR 24349 - Bacillus mycoides Isolate J; Time-Limited Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-04-25

... the use of the unregistered active ingredient (ai), Bacillus mycoides isolate J (BmJ), to control... grown for certified seed potato stock. There are no registered alternatives to control PVY infections, only registered alternatives that inadequately control the aphids which vector the virus. The Montana...

24 CFR 1710.504 - Cooperation among certified states and between certified states and the Secretary.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Cooperation among certified states....504 Cooperation among certified states and between certified states and the Secretary. (a) By filing... situs certified state authorities within 15 days of the date on which the developer knows, or should...

33 CFR 154.802 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK Vapor Control Systems § 154.802 Definitions. As used in this subpart: Certifying entity means an individual or organization accepted by the Commandant (CG-522) to review plans and calculations for vapor control system designs, and to conduct initial...

33 CFR 154.802 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK Vapor Control Systems § 154.802 Definitions. As used in this subpart: Certifying entity means an individual or organization accepted by the Commandant (CG-522) to review plans and calculations for vapor control system designs, and to conduct initial...

40 CFR 1033.245 - Deterioration factors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.245 Deterioration factors... deterioration factors that predict emission increases over the useful life of a locomotive or locomotive engine... the difference between exhaust emissions at the end of the useful life and exhaust emissions at the...

40 CFR 1033.245 - Deterioration factors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.245 Deterioration factors... deterioration factors that predict emission increases over the useful life of a locomotive or locomotive engine... the difference between exhaust emissions at the end of the useful life and exhaust emissions at the...

40 CFR 1042.250 - Recordkeeping and reporting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... buildup, steps you took to ensure that it represents production engines, any components you built... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.250 Recordkeeping and reporting. (a) Send the Designated Compliance Officer...

40 CFR 92.912 - Staged-assembly exemption.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... to complete production of your engines at different facilities, as long as you maintain control of the engines until they are in their certified configuration. We may require you to take specific steps... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM LOCOMOTIVES AND LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES Exclusion and Exemption...

Organic weed control in certified organic watermelon production

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

The increasing perception by consumers that organic food tastes better and is healthier continues to expand the demand for organically produced crops. Field research was conducted in southeast Oklahoma to determine the impact of organic production systems on weed control and watermelon (Citrullus l...

Development of Automated Testing Tools for Traffic Control Signals and Devices : [Summary

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2012-01-01

Section 316.0745, Florida : Statutes, requires FDOT to : develop and publish specifi : cations for traffi c control : signals and devices and certify : they meet these specifi : cations before they can be : sold or purchased as part : of a traffi c c...

Projection Operator: A Step Towards Certification of Adaptive Controllers

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Larchev, Gregory V.; Campbell, Stefan F.; Kaneshige, John T.

2010-01-01

One of the major barriers to wider use of adaptive controllers in commercial aviation is the lack of appropriate certification procedures. In order to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an aircraft controller is expected to meet a set of guidelines on functionality and reliability while not negatively impacting other systems or safety of aircraft operations. Due to their inherent time-variant and non-linear behavior, adaptive controllers cannot be certified via the metrics used for linear conventional controllers, such as gain and phase margin. Projection Operator is a robustness augmentation technique that bounds the output of a non-linear adaptive controller while conforming to the Lyapunov stability rules. It can also be used to limit the control authority of the adaptive component so that the said control authority can be arbitrarily close to that of a linear controller. In this paper we will present the results of applying the Projection Operator to a Model-Reference Adaptive Controller (MRAC), varying the amount of control authority, and comparing controller s performance and stability characteristics with those of a linear controller. We will also show how adjusting Projection Operator parameters can make it easier for the controller to satisfy the certification guidelines by enabling a tradeoff between controller s performance and robustness.

Health-risk behaviors in agriculture and related factors, southeastern Anatolian region of Turkey.

PubMed

Yavuz, Hasret; Simsek, Zeynep; Akbaba, Muhsin

2014-01-01

Human behavior plays a central role in the maintenance of health and the prevention of diseases. This study aimed to determine the risky behaviors of farm operators selected from a province of Turkey's southeastern Anatolian region, as well as the factors related to risky behaviors. In this cross-sectional analysis, 380 farm operators were enrolled through simple random selection method, and the response rate was 85%. Health-risk behavior was measured using the Control List of Occupational Risks in Agriculture. Of 323 farm operators, 85.4% were male. The prevalence of risky behaviors related to measures of environmental risks were higher in animal husbandry, transportation, transportation and maintenance of machinery, pesticide application, child protection, thermal stress, and psychosocial factors in the work place. Education, age, duration of work, and size of agricultural area were associated with risky behaviors in a multiple linear regression (P < .05). Findings showed that a certified training program and a behavior surveillance system for agriculture should be developed.

Viral Space Situational Awareness

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Gleckler, A.; Butterfield, M. C.

2012-09-01

Viral SSA takes advantage of the amateur astronomy community to provide an extremely low-cost and geographically-diverse network of optical SSA sites. In the spirit of programs such as DARPA's Grand Challenge and the National Weather Service's program of providing amateur meteorologists with weather stations linked to a central professional meteorological facility, we form a cooperative bond with a willing community of technically-minded individuals. We term this program "viral" because we will qualify an initial set of astronomers for SSA operation and then use word of mouth in the astronomy community, as well as an outreach program, to pull in new observers. The use of modern remote controlled telescopes allows the incorporation of certified amateur, university, and commercial telescope systems. The availability of the local Viral SSA member for troubleshooting eliminates most significant costs of operating a large network. In this talk, we discuss the key concepts of Viral SSA and the route to a network of 100+ sites in a three year or less timeframe.

48 CFR 15.403-5 - Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. 15.403-5... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. (a) Taking into...

48 CFR 15.403-5 - Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. 15.403-5... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. (a) Taking into...

48 CFR 15.403-5 - Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. 15.403-5... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. (a) Taking into...

48 CFR 15.403-5 - Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. 15.403-5... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. (a) Taking into...

48 CFR 15.403-5 - Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. 15.403-5... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data. (a) Taking into...

49 CFR 180.403 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... or serviceability of the cargo tank. The term does not include cosmetic or minor surface degradation... capability including changes to equipment certified as part of an emergency discharge control system required...

49 CFR 180.403 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... or serviceability of the cargo tank. The term does not include cosmetic or minor surface degradation... capability including changes to equipment certified as part of an emergency discharge control system required...

49 CFR 180.403 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... or serviceability of the cargo tank. The term does not include cosmetic or minor surface degradation... capability including changes to equipment certified as part of an emergency discharge control system required...

49 CFR 180.403 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... or serviceability of the cargo tank. The term does not include cosmetic or minor surface degradation... capability including changes to equipment certified as part of an emergency discharge control system required...

40 CFR 85.1701 - General applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

...) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Exclusion and Exemption of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle... test groups as applicable for manufacturers certifying new light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, and...

40 CFR 1045.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1045.230 Section 1045.230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1045.230 Section 1045.230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1045.230 Section 1045.230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1045.230 Section 1045.230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1045.230 Section 1045.230 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 94.913 - Staged-assembly exemption.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exclusion and Exemption Provisions... complete production of your engines at different facilities, as long as you maintain control of the engines until they are in their certified configuration. We may require you to take specific steps to ensure...

40 CFR 89.915 - Staged-assembly exemption.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... to complete production of your engines at different facilities, as long as you maintain control of the engines until they are in their certified configuration. We may require you to take specific steps... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Exemption...

40 CFR 85.2101 - General applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

...) CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM MOBILE SOURCES Emissions Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and... through 85.2111 are applicable to all 1981 and later model year light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks... apply to durability groups and test groups as applicable for manufacturers certifying new light-duty...

7 CFR 945.7 - Certified seed potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 8 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Certified seed potatoes. 945.7 Section 945.7... Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IRISH POTATOES GROWN IN CERTAIN... Certified seed potatoes. Certified seed potatoes means and includes all potatoes officially certified and...

7 CFR 945.7 - Certified seed potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 8 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Certified seed potatoes. 945.7 Section 945.7... Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IRISH POTATOES GROWN IN CERTAIN... Certified seed potatoes. Certified seed potatoes means and includes all potatoes officially certified and...

7 CFR 945.7 - Certified seed potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 8 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Certified seed potatoes. 945.7 Section 945.7... AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS; FRUITS, VEGETABLES, NUTS), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IRISH POTATOES GROWN IN CERTAIN... Certified seed potatoes. Certified seed potatoes means and includes all potatoes officially certified and...

7 CFR 945.7 - Certified seed potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 8 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Certified seed potatoes. 945.7 Section 945.7... AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS; FRUITS, VEGETABLES, NUTS), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IRISH POTATOES GROWN IN CERTAIN... Certified seed potatoes. Certified seed potatoes means and includes all potatoes officially certified and...

7 CFR 945.7 - Certified seed potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 8 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Certified seed potatoes. 945.7 Section 945.7... Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IRISH POTATOES GROWN IN CERTAIN... Certified seed potatoes. Certified seed potatoes means and includes all potatoes officially certified and...

A comparison of laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace molecular absorption spectrometry for the direct determination of bromine in polymers

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

de Gois, Jefferson S.; Van Malderen, Stijn J. M.; Cadorim, Heloisa R.; Welz, Bernhard; Vanhaecke, Frank

2017-06-01

This work describes the development and comparison of two methods for the direct determination of Br in polymer samples via solid sampling, one using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and the other using high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace molecular absorption spectrometry with direct solid sample analysis (HR-CS SS-GF MAS). The methods were optimized and their accuracy was evaluated by comparing the results obtained for 6 polymeric certified reference materials (CRMs) with the corresponding certified values. For Br determination with LA-ICP-MS, the 79Br+ signal could be monitored interference-free. For Br determination via HR-CS SS-GF MAS, the CaBr molecule was monitored at 625.315 nm with integration of the central pixel ± 1. Bromine quantification by LA-ICP-MS was performed via external calibration against a single CRM while using the 12C+ signal as an internal standard. With HR-CS SS-GF MAS, Br quantification could be accomplished using external calibration against aqueous standard solutions. Except for one LA-ICP-MS result, the concentrations obtained with both techniques were in agreement with the certified values within the experimental uncertainty as evidenced using a t-test (95% confidence level). The limit of quantification was determined to be 100 μg g- 1 Br for LA-ICP-MS and 10 μg g- 1 Br for HR-CS SS-GF MAS.

40 CFR 60.734 - Monitoring of emissions and operations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... operator of an affected facility subject to the provisions of this subpart who uses a dry control device to... control device. (b) In lieu of a continuous opacity monitoring system, the owner or operator of a ball... vermiculite fluid bed dryer, or a vermiculite rotary dryer who uses a dry control device may have a certified...

40 CFR 745.86 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES Residential... certifying that a determination had been made that lead-based paint was not present on the components...

40 CFR 745.86 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES Residential... certifying that a determination had been made that lead-based paint was not present on the components...

40 CFR 745.86 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES Residential... certifying that a determination had been made that lead-based paint was not present on the components...

40 CFR 745.86 - Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES Residential... certifying that a determination had been made that lead-based paint was not present on the components...

7 CFR 201.69 - Classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Classes of certified seed. 201.69 Section 201.69..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.69 Classes of certified seed. (a) Classes of certified seed are as follows...

7 CFR 201.69 - Classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Classes of certified seed. 201.69 Section 201.69..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.69 Classes of certified seed. (a) Classes of certified seed are as follows...

The economic value of pelargonic acid as a natural herbicide in sweet bell peppers

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

Economic return on investment in respect to weed control management practices continue to be an essential element in use of naturally occurring substances for weed control in vegetable production. Pelargonic acid, although not certified as organic, is naturally occurring in many plants, animals, and...

77 FR 72334 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-12-05

.... Title, Form, and OMB Number: Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, DD Form 2354; OMB Control... unclassified DoD-controlled militarily critical technical data must certify on DD Form 2345, Militarily... requirements and is so indicated on the Privacy Act Statement of DD Form 2345. Affected Public: Individuals or...

40 CFR 1045.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What must I include in my application? 1045.205 Section 1045.205 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false What must I include in my application? 1045.205 Section 1045.205 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false What must I include in my application? 1045.205 Section 1045.205 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 1045.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What must I include in my application? 1045.205 Section 1045.205 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 52.1683 - Control strategy: Ozone.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... (CONTINUED) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (CONTINUED) New York § 52.1683 Control strategy: Ozone. (a) The State of New York has certified to the satisfaction of the EPA that no sources are... ozone nonattainment areas in New York listed below have attained the 1-hour ozone standard on the date...

40 CFR 60.683 - Monitoring of operations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... provisions of this subpart who uses a wet scrubbing control device to comply with the mass emission standard... be certified by its manufacturer to be accurate within ±250 pascals (±1 inch water gauge) over its... uses a wet electrostatic precipitator control device to comply with the mass emission standard shall...

40 CFR 60.683 - Monitoring of operations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... provisions of this subpart who uses a wet scrubbing control device to comply with the mass emission standard... be certified by its manufacturer to be accurate within ±250 pascals (±1 inch water gauge) over its... uses a wet electrostatic precipitator control device to comply with the mass emission standard shall...

40 CFR 60.683 - Monitoring of operations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... provisions of this subpart who uses a wet scrubbing control device to comply with the mass emission standard... be certified by its manufacturer to be accurate within ±250 pascals (±1 inch water gauge) over its... uses a wet electrostatic precipitator control device to comply with the mass emission standard shall...

40 CFR 1033.235 - Emission testing required for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... engine is used in both engine families. (2) You demonstrate to us that the differences in the two...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.235... (or engine) from each engine family for testing. It may be a low mileage locomotive, or a development...

40 CFR 1033.235 - Emission testing required for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... engine is used in both engine families. (2) You demonstrate to us that the differences in the two...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.235... (or engine) from each engine family for testing. It may be a low mileage locomotive, or a development...

40 CFR 1033.235 - Emission testing required for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... engine is used in both engine families. (2) You demonstrate to us that the differences in the two...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.235... (or engine) from each engine family for testing. It may be a low mileage locomotive, or a development...

40 CFR 1033.235 - Emission testing required for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... engine is used in both engine families. (2) You demonstrate to us that the differences in the two...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.235... (or engine) from each engine family for testing. It may be a low mileage locomotive, or a development...

40 CFR 1033.235 - Emission testing required for certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... engine is used in both engine families. (2) You demonstrate to us that the differences in the two...) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM LOCOMOTIVES Certifying Engine Families § 1033.235... (or engine) from each engine family for testing. It may be a low mileage locomotive, or a development...

40 CFR 59.625 - How do I select emission families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... control strategy. (c) You may subdivide a group of containers that is identical under paragraph (b) of... Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Fuel Containers Certifying Emission Families... containers that are expected to have similar emission characteristics throughout the useful life. (b) Group...

40 CFR 59.625 - How do I select emission families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... control strategy. (c) You may subdivide a group of containers that is identical under paragraph (b) of... Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Fuel Containers Certifying Emission Families... containers that are expected to have similar emission characteristics throughout the useful life. (b) Group...

40 CFR 59.625 - How do I select emission families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... control strategy. (c) You may subdivide a group of containers that is identical under paragraph (b) of... Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Fuel Containers Certifying Emission Families... containers that are expected to have similar emission characteristics throughout the useful life. (b) Group...

40 CFR 59.625 - How do I select emission families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... control strategy. (c) You may subdivide a group of containers that is identical under paragraph (b) of... Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Fuel Containers Certifying Emission Families... containers that are expected to have similar emission characteristics throughout the useful life. (b) Group...

40 CFR 59.625 - How do I select emission families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... control strategy. (c) You may subdivide a group of containers that is identical under paragraph (b) of... Control of Evaporative Emissions From New and In-Use Portable Fuel Containers Certifying Emission Families... containers that are expected to have similar emission characteristics throughout the useful life. (b) Group...

40 CFR 1042.220 - Amending maintenance instructions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE MARINE COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying Engine Families § 1042.220 Amending maintenance instructions. You may amend your emission-related... Officer a written request to amend your application for certification for an engine family if you want to...

40 CFR 1045.205 - What must I include in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What must I include in my application? 1045.205 Section 1045.205 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM SPARK-IGNITION PROPULSION MARINE ENGINES AND VESSELS Certifying...

40 CFR 82.106 - Warning statement requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... calendar year. If at any time future usage exceeds the 95% reduction, all products manufactured with methyl... controlled substances or blends of controlled substances bound for discard; (4) Products manufactured using methyl chloroform or CFC-113 by persons who can demonstrate and certify a 95% reduction in overall usage...

40 CFR 82.106 - Warning statement requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... calendar year. If at any time future usage exceeds the 95% reduction, all products manufactured with methyl... controlled substances or blends of controlled substances bound for discard; (4) Products manufactured using methyl chloroform or CFC-113 by persons who can demonstrate and certify a 95% reduction in overall usage...

29 CFR 1926.453 - Aerial lifts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... provided the modification has been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent... articulating boom platforms. (i) Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition. (ii) Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. (iii...

29 CFR 1926.453 - Aerial lifts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... provided the modification has been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent... articulating boom platforms. (i) Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition. (ii) Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. (iii...

29 CFR 1926.453 - Aerial lifts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... provided the modification has been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent... articulating boom platforms. (i) Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition. (ii) Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. (iii...

29 CFR 1926.453 - Aerial lifts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... provided the modification has been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent... articulating boom platforms. (i) Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition. (ii) Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. (iii...

29 CFR 1926.453 - Aerial lifts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... provided the modification has been certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent... articulating boom platforms. (i) Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition. (ii) Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift. (iii...

9 CFR 355.9 - Numbers granted same ownership or control.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 9 Animals and Animal Products 2 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Numbers granted same ownership or control. 355.9 Section 355.9 Animals and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF... INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER CARNIVORA; INSPECTION...

40 CFR 80.1644 - Sampling and testing requirements for producers and importers of certified ethanol denaturant.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... producers and importers of certified ethanol denaturant. 80.1644 Section 80.1644 Protection of Environment... ethanol denaturant. (a) Sample and test each batch of certified ethanol denaturant. (1) Producers and importers of certified ethanol denaturant shall collect a representative sample from each batch of certified...

7 CFR 766.114 - State-certified mediation or voluntary meeting of creditors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 7 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false State-certified mediation or voluntary meeting of... Programs § 766.114 State-certified mediation or voluntary meeting of creditors. (a) A borrower who is...) State-certified mediation; or (2) Voluntary meeting of creditors when a State does not have a certified...

[Preparation and certification of mussel reference material for organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls using isotope dilution-high resolution mass spectrometry].

PubMed

Lu, Xianbo; Chen, Jiping; Wang, Shuqiu; Zou, Lili; Tian, Yuzeng; Ni, Yuwen; Su, Fan

2012-09-01

A method for the preparation and certification of the reference material of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in mussel tissue is described. The mussel tissue from Dalian Bay was frozen-dried, comminuted, sieved, homogenized, packaged, and sterilized by 60Co radiation sterilization in turn. The certified values for 18 OCPs and 16 PCBs were determined by high resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) using isotope dilution and internal standard quantitation techniques. The certified values were validated and given based on seven accredited laboratories, and these values are traceable to the SI (international system of units) through gravimetrically prepared standards of established purity and measurement intercomparisons. The certified values of PCBs and OCPs in mussel span 4 orders of magnitude with a relative uncertainty of about 10%. This material is a natural biological material with confirmed good homogeneity and stability, and it was approved as the grade "primary reference material" (GBW10069) in June 2012 in China. This reference material provided necessary quality control products for our country to implement the Stockholm Treaty on the monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The material is intended to be used for the method validation and quality control in the determination of OCPs and PCBs in biota samples.

Development and validation of a method for mercury determination in seawater for the process control of a candidate certified reference material.

PubMed

Sánchez, Raquel; Snell, James; Held, Andrea; Emons, Hendrik

2015-08-01

A simple, robust and reliable method for mercury determination in seawater matrices based on the combination of cold vapour generation and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (CV-ICP-MS) and its complete in-house validation are described. The method validation covers parameters such as linearity, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), trueness, repeatability, intermediate precision and robustness. A calibration curve covering the whole working range was achieved with coefficients of determination typically higher than 0.9992. The repeatability of the method (RSDrep) was 0.5 %, and the intermediate precision was 2.3 % at the target mass fraction of 20 ng/kg. Moreover, the method was robust with respect to the salinity of the seawater. The limit of quantification was 2.7 ng/kg, which corresponds to 13.5 % of the target mass fraction in the future certified reference material (20 ng/kg). An uncertainty budget for the measurement of mercury in seawater has been established. The relative expanded (k = 2) combined uncertainty is 6 %. The performance of the validated method was demonstrated by generating results for process control and a homogeneity study for the production of a candidate certified reference material.

Implementation plans for the Korean certified tumor registrar qualification system.

PubMed

Boo, Yoo-Kyung; Lim, Hyun-Sook; Won, Young-Joo

2014-01-01

Cancer registration data is used to understand the nation's cancer burden, and to provide significant baseline data for cancer control efforts, as well as, research on cancer incidence, mortality, survival, and prevalence. A system that approves, assesses, and manages the qualification of specialists, responsible for performing cancer registration, has not been developed in Korea. This study presents ways to implement a certification system designed for the qualification of tumor registrars in Korea. Requirements for implementing a certified tumor registrar qualification system were determined by reviewing the system for establishing qualifications in Korea and the American qualification system via the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA). Moreover, a survey was conducted on Korean medical records administrators, who had taken the U.S. Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) examination, in order to review their opinions regarding these requirements. This study verified the feasibility of a qualification examination based on the opinions of CTR specialists by determining the following: items, and the associated ratings, of the qualifications necessary to register individuals as certified tumor registrars in a private qualification system; status of human resources required for the examination or training processes; plans regarding the organization needed for management, and operation of qualifications, examination standards, subject areas, examination methods, examination qualifications, or education and training programs. The implementation of a certified tumor registrar qualification system will lead to enhanced job competency for specialists and a qualitative improvement of cancer registration data. It will also reliably foster human resources that will lay the groundwork needed to establish scientific and reasonable national cancer management policies.

40 CFR 62.1960 - Identification of plan-negative declaration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control submitted March 26, 1996 certifying that... 60, subpart Cb, of this chapter. [65 FR 33466, May 24, 2000] Emissions From Existing Hospital/Medical...

40 CFR 62.9601 - Identification of plan.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Allegheny County Bureau of Air Pollution Control submitted a letter on August 18, 1978 certifying that there.... 9, 1982, as amended at 50 FR 47735, Nov. 20, 1985] Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions From Existing...

STANDARD REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR THE POLYMERS INDUSTRY.

PubMed

McDonough, Walter G; Orski, Sara V; Guttman, Charles M; Migler, Kalman D; Beers, Kathryn L

2016-01-01

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides science, industry, and government with a central source of well-characterized materials certified for chemical composition or for some chemical or physical property. These materials are designated Standard Reference Materials ® (SRMs) and are used to calibrate measuring instruments, to evaluate methods and systems, or to produce scientific data that can be referred readily to a common base. In this paper, we discuss the history of polymer based SRMs, their current status, and challenges and opportunities to develop new standards to address industrial measurement challenges.

7 CFR 201.67 - Seed certifying agency standards and procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Seed certifying agency standards and procedures. 201...) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.67 Seed certifying agency standards and procedures. In order to qualify as a seed certifying agency for purposes of section 101(a)(25) of the Federal...

7 CFR 201.67 - Seed certifying agency standards and procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Seed certifying agency standards and procedures. 201...) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.67 Seed certifying agency standards and procedures. In order to qualify as a seed certifying agency for purposes of section 101(a)(25) of the Federal...

21 CFR 1310.21 - Sale by Federal departments or agencies of chemicals which could be used to manufacture...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... chemicals which could be used to manufacture controlled substances. 1310.21 Section 1310.21 Food and Drugs... manufacture controlled substances. (a) A Federal department or agency may not sell from the stocks of the... Administration, could be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance, unless the Administrator certifies in...

Scope for biological sensing technologies in meat production and export in northern Pakistan

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Qureshi, M. S.; Qureshi, I. H.

2013-12-01

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan is rich in livestock resources, including 14.84 million sheep and goats (valued at US1.60 billion) and a 27% share of the national poultry sector (having an investment of US2.00 billion), and produces 834 billion kg meat. These huge assets have the potential to support the provincial economy through income generation, self employment and production of certified high-quality food items for the domestic and international Halal Food Market. A model has been developed for analyzing the gaps in the status of health, productivity, nutrition, fertility and management aspects of local farming. Improved practices would be introduced to combat the losses. The model will comprise a farming network linked to farmers' welfare centre, a central lab and an expert group. A strong sensing technology network would be introduced for data transfer and quality control of the inputs and products. The farmers will e-tag their animals for the purpose of traceability, online history and biodata. The data will be maintained in remote and central servers. A communication system would be developed utilizing mobile phones for the prices, demands and availability status of inputs and produce at local and international markets. A mobile money transfer system will be introduced to exchange, save and borrow small amounts of capital as well as take out short-term insurance policies.

40 CFR 52.1683 - Control strategy: Ozone.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 4 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Control strategy: Ozone. 52.1683...: Ozone. (a) The State of New York has certified to the satisfaction of the EPA that no sources are... ozone nonattainment areas in New York listed below have attained the 1-hour ozone standard on the date...

40 CFR 52.1683 - Control strategy: Ozone.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 4 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Control strategy: Ozone. 52.1683...: Ozone. (a) The State of New York has certified to the satisfaction of the EPA that no sources are... ozone nonattainment areas in New York listed below have attained the 1-hour ozone standard on the date...

40 CFR 52.1683 - Control strategy: Ozone.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 4 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Control strategy: Ozone. 52.1683...: Ozone. (a) The State of New York has certified to the satisfaction of the EPA that no sources are... that the 1-hour ozone nonattainment areas in New York listed below have attained the 1-hour ozone...

40 CFR 52.1683 - Control strategy: Ozone.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 4 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Control strategy: Ozone. 52.1683...: Ozone. (a) The State of New York has certified to the satisfaction of the EPA that no sources are... ozone nonattainment areas in New York listed below have attained the 1-hour ozone standard on the date...

76 FR 38153 - California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-06-29

... propulsion and auxiliary engines on new and in-use commercial harbor crafts, with some exceptions.\\6...- 0002. For new harbor crafts, each propulsion and auxiliary diesel engine on the vessel is required to... federal Tier 4 certified propulsion engine. \\8\\ BACT is the diesel emission control strategy (DECS...

40 CFR 1051.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1051... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.230 How do I select engine families? (a) For purposes of certification, divide your product line...

40 CFR 1051.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1051... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.230 How do I select engine families? (a) For purposes of certification, divide your product line...

40 CFR 1051.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1051... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.230 How do I select engine families? (a) For purposes of certification, divide your product line...

40 CFR 1051.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1051... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.230 How do I select engine families? (a) For purposes of certification, divide your product line...

40 CFR 1051.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false How do I select engine families? 1051... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.230 How do I select engine families? (a) For purposes of certification, divide your product line...

40 CFR 1039.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying.... (b) Group engines in the same engine family if they are the same in all the following aspects: (1...) Combustion chamber design. (6) Bore and stroke. (7) Cylinder arrangement (such as in-line vs. vee...

40 CFR 1039.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying.... (b) Group engines in the same engine family if they are the same in all the following aspects: (1...) Combustion chamber design. (6) Bore and stroke. (7) Cylinder arrangement (such as in-line vs. vee...

40 CFR 1039.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying.... (b) Group engines in the same engine family if they are the same in all the following aspects: (1...) Combustion chamber design. (6) Bore and stroke. (7) Cylinder arrangement (such as in-line vs. vee...

40 CFR 1039.230 - How do I select engine families?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying.... (b) Group engines in the same engine family if they are the same in all the following aspects: (1...) Combustion chamber design. (6) Bore and stroke. (7) Cylinder arrangement (such as in-line vs. vee...

40 CFR 1051.220 - How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... paragraph (b) would cover adding instructions to increase the frequency of a maintenance step for engines in... AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM RECREATIONAL ENGINES AND VEHICLES Certifying Engine Families § 1051.220 How do I amend the maintenance instructions in my application? You may...

40 CFR 1048.250 - What records must I keep and make available to EPA?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... construction, including its origin and buildup, steps you took to ensure that it represents production engines... (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW, LARGE NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES Certifying Engine Families § 1048.250 What records must I keep and make available to EPA? (a) Send the...

40 CFR 1036.230 - Selecting engine families.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Selecting engine families. 1036.230... CONTROLS CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HEAVY-DUTY HIGHWAY ENGINES Certifying Engine Families § 1036.230 Selecting engine families. See 40 CFR 86.001-24 for instructions on how to divide your product...

Evaluation of risk and protective factors for work-related bite injuries to veterinary technicians certified in Minnesota.

PubMed

Nordgren, Leslie D; Gerberich, Susan G; Alexander, Bruce H; Church, Timothy R; Bender, Jeff B; Ryan, Andrew D

2014-08-15

To identify risk and protective factors for work-related bite injuries among veterinary technicians certified in Minnesota. Nested case-control study. 868 certified veterinary technicians (CVTs). A questionnaire was mailed to CVTs who previously participated in a survey regarding work-related injuries and did (cases; 301 surveys sent) or did not (controls; 567) report qualifying work-related animal bite injuries in the preceding 12 months. Descriptive statistics were summarized. Demographic and work-related variables for the month preceding the bite injury (for cases) or a randomly selected month (controls) were assessed with univariate analysis (489 CVTs) and multivariate analysis of a subset of 337 CVTs who worked in small or mixed mostly small animal facilities. Responses were received from 176 case and 313 control CVTs. For the subset of 337 CVTs, risk of bite injury was higher for those < 25 years of age (OR, 3.82; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.84 to 7.94) than for those ≥ 35 years of age, for those who had worked < 5 years (OR, 3.24; 95% CI, 1.63 to 6.45) versus ≥ 10 years in any veterinary facility, and for those who handled ≥ 5 species/d (OR, 1.99; 95% CI, 1.06 to 3.74) versus < 3 species/d. Risk was lower for CVTs who handled < 10 versus ≥ 20 animals/d (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.08 to 0.71). Several work-related factors were associated with the risk of work-related bite injury to CVTs. These findings may serve as a basis for development of intervention efforts and future research regarding work-related injuries among veterinary staff.

12 CFR 327.2 - Certified statements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... ASSESSMENTS In General § 327.2 Certified statements. (a) Required. (1) The certified statement shall also be...) The quarterly certified statement invoice shall reflect the institution's risk assignment, assessment base, assessment computation, and assessment amount, for each quarterly assessment period. (b...

A study of compliance with environmental regulations of ISO 14001 certified companies in Korea.

PubMed

Kwon, Dong-Myung; Seo, Min-Seok; Seo, Yong-Chil

2002-08-01

This article investigates the impact of ISO 14001 certification on the compliance with environmental regulations by Korean companies. The impact of ISO 14001 certification on the industry was studied through a questionnaire survey and the compliance of environmental regulations were investigated using government-released data. The motivation for an environment management system was a result of the current international situation and the need to maintain fair competition. ISO 14001 certification has been recognized as an essential strategy for industrial competition and to improve company/product recognition. The certified and non-certified companies' environmental regulation violation (ERV) rates were 3.5% and 11.6%, respectively, in 1997. In 1998, the ERV rate had an eight-time difference with 1.0% and 8.5% for certified and non-certified companies, respectively. Annual regulation violation rates were reduced from 3.5% in 1997 to 1.0% in 1998 with certified companies and from 11.6% in 1997 to 8.5% in 1998 with their non-certified counterparts, respectively. ISO 14001 certified companies showed more improvement than non-certified companies in regards to environmental performance.

An Acute Butyr-Fentanyl Fatality: A Case Report with Postmortem Concentrations.

PubMed

McIntyre, Iain M; Trochta, Amber; Gary, Ray D; Wright, Jennifer; Mena, Othon

2016-03-01

In this case report, we present an evaluation of the distribution of postmortem concentrations of butyr-fentanyl in a fatality attributed principally to the drug. A man who had a history of intravenous drug abuse was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of his home. Drug paraphernalia was located on the bathroom counter. Toxicology testing, which initially screened positive for fentanyl by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, subsequently confirmed butyr-fentanyl, which was then quantitated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-specific ion monitoring (GC-MS SIM) analysis following liquid-liquid extraction. The butyr-fentanyl peripheral blood concentration was quantitated at 58 ng/mL compared with the central blood concentration of 97 ng/mL. The liver concentration was 320 ng/g, the vitreous was 40 ng/mL, the urine was 670 ng/mL and the gastric contained 170 mg. Acetyl-fentanyl was also detected in all biological specimens tested. Peripheral blood concentration was quantitated at 38 ng/mL compared with the central blood concentration of 32 ng/mL. The liver concentration was 110 ng/g, the vitreous was 38 ng/mL, the urine was 540 ng/mL and the gastric contained <70 mg. The only other drug detected was a relatively low concentration of benzoylecgonine. The cause of death was certified as acute butyr-fentanyl, acetyl-fentanyl and cocaine intoxication, and the manner of death was certified as accident. © The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com.

7 CFR 1221.4 - Certified organization.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 10 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Certified organization. 1221.4 Section 1221.4 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued) AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (MARKETING... organization. Certified organization means any organization that has been certified by the Secretary pursuant...

Buffer Zone Sign Template

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The certified pesticide applicator is required to post a comparable sign, designating a buffer zone around the soil fumigant application block in order to control exposure risk. It must include the don't walk symbol, product name, and applicator contact.

27 CFR 478.95 - Certified copy of license.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... for copies. The fee may be paid by (a) cash, or (b) money order or check made payable to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control...

7 CFR 37.16 - OMB assigned numbers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 2 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false OMB assigned numbers. 37.16 Section 37.16 Agriculture... ASSESS ORGANIC CERTIFYING AGENCIES § 37.16 OMB assigned numbers. The information collection and... Control Number 0581-0183. ...

Child Passenger Safety Technician Consultation in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting.

PubMed

Burstein, Dina; Zonfrillo, Mark R; Baird, Janette; Mello, Michael J

2017-09-01

Correct use of a child safety seat (CSS) can reduce the risk of fatal motor vehicle crash-related injury by up to 71%; however, misuse rates for CSS are as high as 70%. We recruited 189 caregivers at 2 large suburban pediatric office practices; 94 in the intervention group and 95 in the control group. All participants completed a baseline survey and received a CSS safety brochure. Intervention participants had their CSS installation checked at enrollment by a certified child passenger safety (CPS) technician. Follow-up was conducted 4 months post enrollment. Intervention group participants had a 21.3% reduction in critical misuse at follow-up, whereas control participants critical misuse rate at follow-up was identical to the intervention group at baseline. A consult with a certified CPS technician, at the time of a routine visit to the pediatrician, resulted in a reduction in CSS misuse rates.

Current Status and Problems in Certification of Sustainable Forest Management in China

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Zhao, Jingzhu; Xie, Dongming; Wang, Danyin; Deng, Hongbing

2011-12-01

Forest certification is a mechanism involving the regulation of trade of forest products in order to protect forest resources and improve forest management. Although China had a late start in adopting this process, the country has made good progress in recent years. As of July 31, 2009, 17 forest management enterprises and more than one million hectares of forests in China have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Several major factors affect forest certification in China. The first set is institutional in nature. Forest management in China is based on centralized national plans and therefore lacks flexibility. A second factor is public awareness. The importance and value of forest certification are not widely understood and thus consumers do not make informed choices regarding certified forest products. The third major factor is the cost of certification. Together these factors have constrained the development of China's forest certification efforts. However, the process does have great potential. According to preliminary calculations, if 50% of China's commercial forests were certified, the economic cost of forest certification would range from US0.66-86.63 million while the economic benefits for the forestry business sector could exceed US150 million. With continuing progress in forest management practices and the development of international trade in forest products, it becomes important to improve the forest certification process in China. This can be achieved by improving the forest management system, constructing and perfecting market access mechanisms for certificated forest products, and increasing public awareness of environmental protection, forest certification, and their interrelationship.

Current status and problems in certification of sustainable forest management in China.

PubMed

Zhao, Jingzhu; Xie, Dongming; Wang, Danyin; Deng, Hongbing

2011-12-01

Forest certification is a mechanism involving the regulation of trade of forest products in order to protect forest resources and improve forest management. Although China had a late start in adopting this process, the country has made good progress in recent years. As of July 31, 2009, 17 forest management enterprises and more than one million hectares of forests in China have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Several major factors affect forest certification in China. The first set is institutional in nature. Forest management in China is based on centralized national plans and therefore lacks flexibility. A second factor is public awareness. The importance and value of forest certification are not widely understood and thus consumers do not make informed choices regarding certified forest products. The third major factor is the cost of certification. Together these factors have constrained the development of China's forest certification efforts. However, the process does have great potential. According to preliminary calculations, if 50% of China's commercial forests were certified, the economic cost of forest certification would range from US$0.66-86.63 million while the economic benefits for the forestry business sector could exceed US$150 million. With continuing progress in forest management practices and the development of international trade in forest products, it becomes important to improve the forest certification process in China. This can be achieved by improving the forest management system, constructing and perfecting market access mechanisms for certificated forest products, and increasing public awareness of environmental protection, forest certification, and their interrelationship.

2013 certified IMS infrasound stations: IS37 (Bardufoss, Norway) and IS58 (Midway, USA)

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Haralabus, Georgios; Marty, Julien; Kramer, Alfred; Mialle, Pierrick; Robertson, James

2014-05-01

The Infrasound component of the International Monitoring System (IMS) of the Comprehensive Nuclear?Test?Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) includes 60 infrasound stations out of which 47 are currently certified. The latest two additions to this Infrasound network, namely IS58 on Sand Island, Midway Atoll, United States of America (USA), and IS37 in Bardufoss, Norway, are presented here. Both stations were certified in 2013. IS58 is a 4 element infrasound array arranged in a triangular geometry with a central component. The triangular bases vary from 1.1 to 1.8 km. The micropressure sensors deployed at each element were Chaparral 50A microbarometers. Signals from IS58 were processed by the International Data Centre (IDC) and detection associated not only with microbaroms but also with the activity of the Kliuchevskoi volcano in the Russian Peninsula Kamchatka were built. These initial results indicate good detection capability of the IS58 station for low wind conditions. In Norway the topography allowed for a large element array, so IS37 was built with 10-elements that have average spacing of 1 km. This design allows the formation of several triangles with baseline of 1 to 2 km and also a triangular sub array with spacing of approximately 360 m. The sensors utilized in IS37 elements were MB2005 microbarometers. Initial data analysis by IDC identified distant microbarom sources with strong azimuth and frequency content variability as well as strong detections from local sources, namely the Finnfjord ferro-alloy plant in Norway and the Kiruna iron mine in Sweden.

13 CFR 500.205 - Application process.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... independent Certified Public Accountants; (8)(i) An independent oil and gas company, as defined in section 201... financial statements reviewed by a certified public accountant following generally accepted accounting... independent certified public accountant. Statements from the prior two years must be reviewed by a certified...

7 CFR 201.75 - Interagency certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.75 Interagency certification. Interagency certification may be accomplished... certify a lot of seed. (a) The certifying agency issuing labels for all classes of certified seed shall...

7 CFR 201.75 - Interagency certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.75 Interagency certification. Interagency certification may be accomplished... certify a lot of seed. (a) The certifying agency issuing labels for all classes of certified seed shall...

7 CFR 201.75 - Interagency certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.75 Interagency certification. Interagency certification may be accomplished... certify a lot of seed. (a) The certifying agency issuing labels for all classes of certified seed shall...

7 CFR 201.75 - Interagency certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.75 Interagency certification. Interagency certification may be accomplished... certify a lot of seed. (a) The certifying agency issuing labels for all classes of certified seed shall...

7 CFR 201.75 - Interagency certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

..., Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.75 Interagency certification. Interagency certification may be accomplished... certify a lot of seed. (a) The certifying agency issuing labels for all classes of certified seed shall...

40 CFR 158.350 - Certified limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 23 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Certified limits. 158.350 Section 158.350 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PESTICIDE PROGRAMS DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES Product Chemistry § 158.350 Certified limits. The applicant must propose certified...

76 FR 19310 - Information Collection; Certified State Mediation Program

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-04-07

... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Information Collection; Certified State Mediation... supports the Certified State Mediation Program. The information collection is necessary to ensure the grant... submit comments by any of the following methods: Mail: Carol Wagner, Certified State Mediation Program...

40 CFR 158.350 - Certified limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 24 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Certified limits. 158.350 Section 158.350 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PESTICIDE PROGRAMS DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES Product Chemistry § 158.350 Certified limits. The applicant must propose certified...

40 CFR 158.350 - Certified limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 24 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Certified limits. 158.350 Section 158.350 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PESTICIDE PROGRAMS DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES Product Chemistry § 158.350 Certified limits. The applicant must propose certified...

40 CFR 158.350 - Certified limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 25 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Certified limits. 158.350 Section 158.350 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PESTICIDE PROGRAMS DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES Product Chemistry § 158.350 Certified limits. The applicant must propose certified...

40 CFR 158.350 - Certified limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 25 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Certified limits. 158.350 Section 158.350 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PESTICIDE PROGRAMS DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR PESTICIDES Product Chemistry § 158.350 Certified limits. The applicant must propose certified...

How have changes in front air bag designs affected frontal crash death rates? An update.

PubMed

Teoh, Eric R

2014-01-01

Provide updated death rates comparing latest generations of frontal air bags in fatal crashes. Rates of driver and right-front passenger deaths in frontal crashes per 10 million registered vehicle years were compared using Poisson marginal structural models for passenger vehicles equipped with air bags certified as advanced and compliant (CAC), sled-certified air bags with advanced features, and sled-certified air bags without any advanced features. Analyses of driver death rates were disaggregated by age group, gender, and belt use. CAC air bags were associated with slightly elevated frontal crash death rates for both drivers and right-front passengers compared to sled-certified air bags with advanced features, but the differences were not statistically significant. Sled-certified air bags with advanced features were associated with significant benefits for drivers and for right-front passengers compared to sled-certified air bags without advanced features. CAC air bags were associated with a significant increase in belted driver death rate and a comparable but nonsignificant decrease in unbelted driver death rate compared to sled-certified air bags with advanced features. Sled-certified air bags with advanced features were associated with a nonsignificant 2 percent increase in belted driver death rate and a significant 26 percent decrease in unbelted driver death rate, relative to sled-certified air bags without advanced features. Implementing advanced features in sled-certified air bags was beneficial overall to drivers and right-front passengers with sled-certified air bags. No overall benefit was observed for CAC air bags compared to sled-certified air bags with advanced features. Further study is needed to understand the apparent reduction in belted driver protection observed for CAC air bags.

7 CFR 205.662 - Noncompliance procedure for certified operations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

...) ORGANIC FOODS PRODUCTION ACT PROVISIONS NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM Administrative Compliance § 205.662... of a certified operation by a certifying agent or a State organic program's governing State official... demonstrates that each noncompliance has been resolved, the certifying agent or the State organic program's...

7 CFR 980.1 - Import regulations; Irish potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... effective date hereof importation of Irish potatoes, except certified seed potatoes, shall be prohibited... Plant Quarantine Act of 1912. (e) Certified seed. Certified seed potatoes shall include only those potatoes which are officially certified and tagged as seed potatoes by the Plant Health and Production...

7 CFR 980.1 - Import regulations; Irish potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... effective date hereof importation of Irish potatoes, except certified seed potatoes, shall be prohibited... Plant Quarantine Act of 1912. (e) Certified seed. Certified seed potatoes shall include only those potatoes which are officially certified and tagged as seed potatoes by the Plant Health and Production...

7 CFR 980.1 - Import regulations; Irish potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... effective date hereof importation of Irish potatoes, except certified seed potatoes, shall be prohibited... Plant Quarantine Act of 1912. (e) Certified seed. Certified seed potatoes shall include only those potatoes which are officially certified and tagged as seed potatoes by the Plant Health and Production...

7 CFR 980.1 - Import regulations; Irish potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... effective date hereof importation of Irish potatoes, except certified seed potatoes, shall be prohibited... Plant Quarantine Act of 1912. (e) Certified seed. Certified seed potatoes shall include only those potatoes which are officially certified and tagged as seed potatoes by the Plant Health and Production...

45 CFR 155.225 - Certified application counselors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... agency, to certify its staff members or volunteers to act as certified application counselors who perform...) of this section; (ii) Directly certifying individual staff members or volunteers of Exchange... or volunteer enters into an agreement with the Exchange to comply with the standards and requirements...

7 CFR 983.7 - Certified pistachios.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 8 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Certified pistachios. 983.7 Section 983.7 Agriculture... and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PISTACHIOS GROWN IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, AND NEW MEXICO Definitions § 983.7 Certified pistachios. Certified pistachios are those that meet...

The importance of reference materials in doping-control analysis.

PubMed

Mackay, Lindsey G; Kazlauskas, Rymantas

2011-08-01

Currently a large range of pure substance reference materials are available for calibration of doping-control methods. These materials enable traceability to the International System of Units (SI) for the results generated by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)-accredited laboratories. Only a small number of prohibited substances have threshold limits for which quantification is highly important. For these analytes only the highest quality reference materials that are available should be used. Many prohibited substances have no threshold limits and reference materials provide essential identity confirmation. For these reference materials the correct identity is critical and the methods used to assess identity in these cases should be critically evaluated. There is still a lack of certified matrix reference materials to support many aspects of doping analysis. However, in key areas a range of urine matrix materials have been produced for substances with threshold limits, for example 19-norandrosterone and testosterone/epitestosterone (T/E) ratio. These matrix-certified reference materials (CRMs) are an excellent independent means of checking method recovery and bias and will typically be used in method validation and then regularly as quality-control checks. They can be particularly important in the analysis of samples close to threshold limits, in which measurement accuracy becomes critical. Some reference materials for isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) analysis are available and a matrix material certified for steroid delta values is currently under production. In other new areas, for example the Athlete Biological Passport, peptide hormone testing, designer steroids, and gene doping, reference material needs still need to be thoroughly assessed and prioritised.

7 CFR 762.106 - Preferred and certified lender programs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... writing why the excessive loss rate is beyond their control; (B) The lender provides a written plan that...) The Agency determines that exceeding the maximum PLP loss rate standard was beyond the control of the... eligible lender under § 762.105; (2) Have a lender loss rate not in excess of the maximum CLP loss rate...

ISO 9002 as Literacy Practice: Coping with Quality-Control Documents in a High-Tech Company

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Kleifgen, Jo Anne

2005-01-01

This study describes the process by which a circuit board manufacturing company became certified in an international quality control program known as ISO 9002. Particular attention is paid to how quality documents were made and used in actual practice and to the relationship between these standardized procedures (official literacies) and…

12 CFR 327.2 - Certified statements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... that, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, the information shown on the quarterly certified... belief, the information shown on the quarterly certified statement invoice is not true, correct, and... quarterly certified statement invoice under paragraph (e)(2), that will result in a change to deposit...

Difficulties of Alternatively Certified Teachers

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Schonfeld, Irvin Sam; Feinman, Samantha J.

2012-01-01

This daily diary study followed, over a 2-week period, 252 beginning New York City public school teachers. Seventy percent were alternatively certified (New York City Teaching Fellows) and the rest, traditionally certified teachers. Alternatively certified teachers were more likely to experience stressors such as violent incidents and classroom…

30 CFR 90.203 - Certified person; maintenance and calibration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS-COAL MINERS WHO HAVE EVIDENCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PNEUMOCONIOSIS Sampling Procedures § 90.203 Certified person; maintenance and calibration. (a) Approved sampling devices shall be maintained and calibrated by a certified person. (b) To be certified, a...

40 CFR 80.1600 - Additional definitions for subpart O.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... California. Certified ethanol denaturant means ethanol denaturant that meets the requirements of § 80.1611. Certified Sulfur-FRGAS has the meaning given in § 80.1666(a)(5). Denatured fuel ethanol (DFE) means an.... Ethanol denaturant means previously certified gasoline (including previously certified blendstocks for...

22 CFR 92.62 - Captioning and certifying depositions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Captioning and certifying depositions. 92.62... SERVICES Depositions and Letters Rogatory § 92.62 Captioning and certifying depositions. The notarizing officer should prepare a caption for every deposition; should certify on the deposition that the witness...

22 CFR 92.62 - Captioning and certifying depositions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Captioning and certifying depositions. 92.62... SERVICES Depositions and Letters Rogatory § 92.62 Captioning and certifying depositions. The notarizing officer should prepare a caption for every deposition; should certify on the deposition that the witness...

7 CFR 980.1 - Import regulations; Irish potatoes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... importation of Irish potatoes, except certified seed potatoes, shall be prohibited unless they comply with the... Plant Quarantine Act of 1912. (e) Certified seed. Certified seed potatoes shall include only those potatoes which are officially certified and tagged as seed potatoes by the Plant Health and Production...

42 CFR 410.69 - Services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant: Basic...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant: Basic rule and definitions. (a... registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant who is legally authorized to perform the... an anesthesiologist's assistant and a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Certified registered...

7 CFR 201.70 - Limitations of generations for certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Limitations of generations for certified seed. 201.70... SERVICE (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.70 Limitations of generations for certified seed...

7 CFR 201.70 - Limitations of generations for certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Limitations of generations for certified seed. 201.70... SERVICE (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.70 Limitations of generations for certified seed...

7 CFR 457.145 - Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 6 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement. 457... INSURANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS § 457.145 Potato crop insurance—certified seed endorsement. The Potato Crop Insurance Certified Seed Endorsement Provisions for...

7 CFR 457.145 - Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 6 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement. 457... INSURANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS § 457.145 Potato crop insurance—certified seed endorsement. The Potato Crop Insurance Certified Seed Endorsement Provisions for...

7 CFR 457.145 - Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 6 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement. 457... INSURANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS § 457.145 Potato crop insurance—certified seed endorsement. The Potato Crop Insurance Certified Seed Endorsement Provisions for...

7 CFR 457.145 - Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 6 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Potato crop insurance-certified seed endorsement. 457... INSURANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS § 457.145 Potato crop insurance—certified seed endorsement. The Potato Crop Insurance Certified Seed Endorsement Provisions for...

76 FR 13021 - Agency Information Collection (Conflicting Interests Certification for Proprietary Schools) Under...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-03-09

... Interests Certification for Proprietary Schools Only, VA Form 22-1919. OMB Control Number: 2900-0657. Type... certifying that the institution and enrollees do not have any conflict of interest. An agency may not conduct...

30 CFR 70.202 - Certified person; sampling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Certified person; sampling. 70.202 Section 70... HEALTH MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS-UNDERGROUND COAL MINES Sampling Procedures § 70.202 Certified person; sampling. (a) The respirable dust sampling required by this part shall be done by a certified person. (b...

30 CFR 90.202 - Certified person; sampling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Certified person; sampling. 90.202 Section 90... Sampling Procedures § 90.202 Certified person; sampling. (a) The respirable dust sampling required by this... on sampling of respirable coal mine dust. (c) A person may be temporarily certified by MSHA to take...

30 CFR 71.202 - Certified person; sampling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Certified person; sampling. 71.202 Section 71... Sampling Procedures § 71.202 Certified person; sampling. (a) The respirable dust sampling required by this... on sampling of respirable coal mine dust. (c) A person may be temporarily certified by MSHA to take...

30 CFR 71.202 - Certified person; sampling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Certified person; sampling. 71.202 Section 71... Sampling Procedures § 71.202 Certified person; sampling. (a) The respirable dust sampling required by this... on sampling of respirable coal mine dust. (c) A person may be temporarily certified by MSHA to take...

30 CFR 90.202 - Certified person; sampling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Certified person; sampling. 90.202 Section 90... Sampling Procedures § 90.202 Certified person; sampling. (a) The respirable dust sampling required by this... on sampling of respirable coal mine dust. (c) A person may be temporarily certified by MSHA to take...

30 CFR 70.202 - Certified person; sampling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Certified person; sampling. 70.202 Section 70... HEALTH MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS-UNDERGROUND COAL MINES Sampling Procedures § 70.202 Certified person; sampling. (a) The respirable dust sampling required by this part shall be done by a certified person. (b...

15 CFR 995.12 - Certification designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... been certified by NOAA as a CED may use the phrase “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” on products and marketing materials. An Applicant that has been certified by NOAA as a CEVAD may use the phrase “Certified...

15 CFR 995.12 - Certification designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... been certified by NOAA as a CED may use the phrase “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” on products and marketing materials. An Applicant that has been certified by NOAA as a CEVAD may use the phrase “Certified...

15 CFR 995.12 - Certification designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... been certified by NOAA as a CED may use the phrase “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” on products and marketing materials. An Applicant that has been certified by NOAA as a CEVAD may use the phrase “Certified...

15 CFR 995.12 - Certification designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... been certified by NOAA as a CED may use the phrase “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” on products and marketing materials. An Applicant that has been certified by NOAA as a CEVAD may use the phrase “Certified...

76 FR 71248 - Animal Food Labeling; Declaration of Certifiable Color Additives

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-11-17

.... FDA-2009-N-0025] Animal Food Labeling; Declaration of Certifiable Color Additives AGENCY: Food and... amending its regulations regarding the declaration of certified color additives on the labels of animal... common or usual names of all color additives required to be certified by FDA. An additional purpose of...

77 FR 44179 - Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Compulsory License

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-07-27

... of account, certified by a certified public accountant, shall be filed for every compulsory license... Statements of Account, certified by a certified public accountant, shall be filed for every compulsory... it to the public for private use. The mechanical license may be used once phonorecords of a...

43 CFR 44.23 - How does the Department certify payment computations?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Certified Public Accountant, or an independent public accountant, that the statement has been audited in... guidelines that State auditors, independent Certified Public Accountants, or independent public accountants... 43 Public Lands: Interior 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false How does the Department certify payment...

42 CFR 410.77 - Certified nurse-midwives' services: Qualifications and conditions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 42 Public Health 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Certified nurse-midwives' services: Qualifications... Medical and Other Health Services § 410.77 Certified nurse-midwives' services: Qualifications and conditions. (a) Qualifications. For Medicare coverage of his or her services, a certified nurse-midwife must...

42 CFR 410.77 - Certified nurse-midwives' services: Qualifications and conditions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 42 Public Health 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Certified nurse-midwives' services: Qualifications... Medical and Other Health Services § 410.77 Certified nurse-midwives' services: Qualifications and conditions. (a) Qualifications. For Medicare coverage of his or her services, a certified nurse-midwife must...

42 CFR 410.69 - Services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant: Basic...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant: Basic rule and definitions. (a... registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant who is legally authorized to perform the... assistant and a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Certified registered nurse anesthetist means a...

42 CFR 410.69 - Services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant: Basic...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant: Basic rule and definitions. (a... registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist's assistant who is legally authorized to perform the... assistant and a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Certified registered nurse anesthetist means a...

7 CFR 201.74 - Labeling of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Labeling of all classes of certified seed. 201.74... SERVICE (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.74 Labeling of all classes of certified seed. (a...

7 CFR 201.74 - Labeling of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Labeling of all classes of certified seed. 201.74... SERVICE (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.74 Labeling of all classes of certified seed. (a...

13 CFR 120.812 - Probationary period for newly certified CDCs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... certified CDCs. 120.812 Section 120.812 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS LOANS Development Company Loan Program (504) Certification Procedures to Become A Cdc § 120.812 Probationary period for newly certified CDCs. (a) Newly certified CDCs will be on probation for a period of two...

13 CFR 120.812 - Probationary period for newly certified CDCs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... certified CDCs. 120.812 Section 120.812 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS LOANS Development Company Loan Program (504) Certification Procedures to Become A Cdc § 120.812 Probationary period for newly certified CDCs. (a) Newly certified CDCs will be on probation for a period of two...

13 CFR 120.812 - Probationary period for newly certified CDCs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... certified CDCs. 120.812 Section 120.812 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS LOANS Development Company Loan Program (504) Certification Procedures to Become A Cdc § 120.812 Probationary period for newly certified CDCs. (a) Newly certified CDCs will be on probation for a period of two...

13 CFR 120.812 - Probationary period for newly certified CDCs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... certified CDCs. 120.812 Section 120.812 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS LOANS Development Company Loan Program (504) Certification Procedures to Become A Cdc § 120.812 Probationary period for newly certified CDCs. (a) Newly certified CDCs will be on probation for a period of two...

9 CFR 149.5 - Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... of certified swine. 149.5 Section 149.5 Animals and Animal Products ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH... § 149.5 Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine. Certified swine moved from a..., collection point, or slaughter facility, must remain segregated from noncertified swine at all times and...

9 CFR 149.5 - Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... of certified swine. 149.5 Section 149.5 Animals and Animal Products ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH... § 149.5 Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine. Certified swine moved from a..., collection point, or slaughter facility, must remain segregated from noncertified swine at all times and...

9 CFR 149.5 - Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... of certified swine. 149.5 Section 149.5 Animals and Animal Products ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH... § 149.5 Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine. Certified swine moved from a..., collection point, or slaughter facility, must remain segregated from noncertified swine at all times and...

9 CFR 149.5 - Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... of certified swine. 149.5 Section 149.5 Animals and Animal Products ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH... § 149.5 Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine. Certified swine moved from a..., collection point, or slaughter facility, must remain segregated from noncertified swine at all times and...

9 CFR 149.5 - Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... of certified swine. 149.5 Section 149.5 Animals and Animal Products ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH... § 149.5 Offsite identification and segregation of certified swine. Certified swine moved from a..., collection point, or slaughter facility, must remain segregated from noncertified swine at all times and...

76 FR 34287 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-06-13

...--Certified Memory Modules 744 Railroads...... 200 certified 2 hours + 200 hours 600 memory modules. for test design. Lead Locomotives w/Certified 744 Railroads...... 600 certified 2 hours 1,200 Module. memory... memory modules. Module. Form(s): FRA F 6180.49A. Total Responses: 5,779,206. Estimated Total Annual...

15 CFR 995.12 - Certification designation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... been certified by NOAA as a CED may use the phrase “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” on products and marketing materials. An Applicant that has been certified by NOAA as a CEVAD may use the phrase “Certified...

Physicians as gatekeepers: illness certification as a rationing device.

PubMed

Stone, D A

1979-01-01

Illness or disability is often used as an eligibility criterion by public programs that distribute money, services, privileges, and exemptions. Physicians then play a central role in the allocation process. But physicians are caught between a large pool of applicants who want some benefit, on the one hand, and an organization with limited resources to distribute, on the other hand. Three conflicts are engendered in this gatekeeping role: the tension between trusting and mistrusting information provided by the patient, the tension between erring on the false positive side and the false negative side in diagnostic decision-making, and the tension between doing everything possible for each patient and allocating limited resources among several needy clients. Several non-medical factors influence the ultimate outcome of this allocation process, which, in theory, rests on clinical decision-making: the specificity and restrictiveness of the formal definitions of illness and disability used by a program; the structure of the determination process; the overall policy of the organization on distribution of benefits; and the ability of the organization to use administrative review, direct incentives, and written standards to control the certifying behavior of physicians.

YIP Formal Synthesis of Software-Based Control Protocols for Fractionated,Composable Autonomous Systems

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-07-08

Systems Using Automata Theory and Barrier Certifi- cates We developed a sound but incomplete method for the computational verification of specifications...method merges ideas from automata -based model checking with those from control theory including so-called barrier certificates and optimization-based... Automata theory meets barrier certificates: Temporal logic verification of nonlinear systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 2015. [J2] R

Self-Reported Respiratory Health Effects Following CS Riot Control Agent Exposure in Army Officer Trainees

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-05-20

acute respiratory illnesses have used the self -report of symptom severity to determine the beginning, presence, and duration of illness (5; 25; 49... Self -Reported Respiratory Health Effects Following CS Riot Control Agent Exposure in Army Officer Trainees by Captain Matthew J...certifies that the use of any copyrighted material in the thesis manuscript entitled: Self -Reported Respiratory Health Effects Following CS Riot Control

Teacher quality: a comparison of National Board-certified and non-Board-certified teachers of deaf students.

PubMed

Scheetz, Nanci A; Martin, David S

2006-01-01

THE STUDY was designed to identify specific components of teacher excellence, focusing initially on the characteristics of the small number of teachers of the deaf who are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), then comparing those with the characteristics of other teachers identified as master teachers by university faculty in teacher preparation in deafness. Classroom observation, written lesson plans, teacher questionnaires on beliefs, and content analysis of interactive electronic focus groups were used to compare the two groups of teachers. Results indicated similarities between Board-certified and non-Board-certified master teachers in regard to teacher behaviors and commitment to well-founded pedagogical principles. Differences were found in classroom priorities and in the greater level of interconnectivity expressed by Board-certified teachers as the result of becoming Board certified. Recommendations are made for preparing teachers of deaf students.

Challenges in the size analysis of a silica nanoparticle mixture as candidate certified reference material

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Kestens, Vikram; Roebben, Gert; Herrmann, Jan; Jämting, Åsa; Coleman, Victoria; Minelli, Caterina; Clifford, Charles; De Temmerman, Pieter-Jan; Mast, Jan; Junjie, Liu; Babick, Frank; Cölfen, Helmut; Emons, Hendrik

2016-06-01

A new certified reference material for quality control of nanoparticle size analysis methods has been developed and produced by the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. The material, ERM-FD102, consists of an aqueous suspension of a mixture of silica nanoparticle populations of distinct particle size and origin. The characterisation relied on an interlaboratory comparison study in which 30 laboratories of demonstrated competence participated with a variety of techniques for particle size analysis. After scrutinising the received datasets, certified and indicative values for different method-defined equivalent diameters that are specific for dynamic light scattering (DLS), centrifugal liquid sedimentation (CLS), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), particle tracking analysis (PTA) and asymmetrical-flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) were assigned. The value assignment was a particular challenge because metrological concepts were not always interpreted uniformly across all participating laboratories. This paper presents the main elements and results of the ERM-FD102 characterisation study and discusses in particular the key issues of measurand definition and the estimation of measurement uncertainty.

[Blood PCB Concentrations and their Tendencies Examined in Fukuoka 2011-2014 Annual Inspections for Yusho].

PubMed

Yasutake, Daisuke; Kogiso, Toshitaka; Hori, Tsuguhide; Miyawaki, Takashi; Yamamoto, Takamitsu; Kajiwara, Jumboku; Hirata, Teruaki; Uchi, Hiroshi; Furue, Masutaka

2015-05-01

We measured PCBs of blood of 154 people in the Yusho medical check-up from January 2011 through December 2014 and analyzed their PCB blood patterns. Eleven examinees were newly certified as Yusho patients during these 4 years. Of these 11, we identified three Yusho patients with the A pattern, five with the B pattern, and three with the BC pattern. We found no Yusho patients with the C pattern. The B pattern was found in 27 of the 154 examinees, such that the probability that an examinee with the B pattern would be certified as a Yusho patient was about 20%. Since 2012, any family members living with a Yusho patient have also been certified as Yusho patients. The number of such family cohabitants was 16, among whom the PCB pattern was uniformly the C pattern. There were 20 examinees born after 1989, and all those examinees were Yusho-suspected persons. The total PCB concentrations of this younger-age group was less than 0.5 ng/g on average and was low compared with the normal controls.

External RNA Controls Consortium Beta Version Update.

PubMed

Lee, Hangnoh; Pine, P Scott; McDaniel, Jennifer; Salit, Marc; Oliver, Brian

2016-01-01

Spike-in RNAs are valuable controls for a variety of gene expression measurements. The External RNA Controls Consortium developed test sets that were used in a number of published reports. Here we provide an authoritative table that summarizes, updates, and corrects errors in the test version that ultimately resulted in the certified Standard Reference Material 2374. We have noted existence of anti-sense RNA controls in the material, corrected sub-pool memberships, and commented on control RNAs that displayed inconsistent behavior.

42 CFR 414.54 - Payment for certified nurse-midwives' services.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 42 Public Health 3 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Payment for certified nurse-midwives' services. 414... Physicians and Other Practitioners § 414.54 Payment for certified nurse-midwives' services. For services...)(1)(K) of the Act for the payment of certified nurse-midwife services may not exceed 65 percent of...

42 CFR 414.54 - Payment for certified nurse-midwives' services.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 42 Public Health 3 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Payment for certified nurse-midwives' services. 414... Physicians and Other Practitioners § 414.54 Payment for certified nurse-midwives' services. (a) For services...)(1)(K) of the Act for the payment of certified nurse-midwife services may not exceed 65 percent of...

7 CFR 201.73 - Processors and processing of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.73 Processors and processing... of certified seed: (a) Facilities shall be available to perform processing without introducing... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Processors and processing of all classes of certified...

7 CFR 201.73 - Processors and processing of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.73 Processors and processing... of certified seed: (a) Facilities shall be available to perform processing without introducing... 7 Agriculture 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Processors and processing of all classes of certified...

7 CFR 201.73 - Processors and processing of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.73 Processors and processing... of certified seed: (a) Facilities shall be available to perform processing without introducing... 7 Agriculture 3 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Processors and processing of all classes of certified...

7 CFR 201.73 - Processors and processing of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.73 Processors and processing... of certified seed: (a) Facilities shall be available to perform processing without introducing... 7 Agriculture 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Processors and processing of all classes of certified...

7 CFR 201.73 - Processors and processing of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.73 Processors and processing... of certified seed: (a) Facilities shall be available to perform processing without introducing... 7 Agriculture 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Processors and processing of all classes of certified...

25 CFR 81.23 - Posting and certifying election results.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Posting and certifying election results. 81.23 Section 81... REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE § 81.23 Posting and certifying election results. (a) The results of the... appropriate public places determined by the election board. (b) The election board shall certify the results...

25 CFR 81.23 - Posting and certifying election results.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Posting and certifying election results. 81.23 Section 81... REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE § 81.23 Posting and certifying election results. (a) The results of the... appropriate public places determined by the election board. (b) The election board shall certify the results...

25 CFR 81.23 - Posting and certifying election results.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2012-04-01 2011-04-01 true Posting and certifying election results. 81.23 Section 81... REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE § 81.23 Posting and certifying election results. (a) The results of the... appropriate public places determined by the election board. (b) The election board shall certify the results...

25 CFR 81.23 - Posting and certifying election results.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Posting and certifying election results. 81.23 Section 81... REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE § 81.23 Posting and certifying election results. (a) The results of the... appropriate public places determined by the election board. (b) The election board shall certify the results...

25 CFR 81.23 - Posting and certifying election results.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Posting and certifying election results. 81.23 Section 81... REORGANIZATION UNDER A FEDERAL STATUTE § 81.23 Posting and certifying election results. (a) The results of the... appropriate public places determined by the election board. (b) The election board shall certify the results...

7 CFR 201.71 - Establishing the source of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... seed. 201.71 Section 201.71 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.71 Establishing the source of all classes of certified seed. The certifying agency shall have evidence of the class and source of...

7 CFR 97.122 - Certified seed only election.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Certified seed only election. 97.122 Section 97.122... PLANT VARIETY AND PROTECTION Reissuance of Certificate § 97.122 Certified seed only election. When an... of certified seed, a new certificate may be issued upon return of the original certificate to the...

7 CFR 201.71 - Establishing the source of all classes of certified seed.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... seed. 201.71 Section 201.71 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued... (CONTINUED) FEDERAL SEED ACT FEDERAL SEED ACT REGULATIONS Certified Seed § 201.71 Establishing the source of all classes of certified seed. The certifying agency shall have evidence of the class and source of...

7 CFR 97.122 - Certified seed only election.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Certified seed only election. 97.122 Section 97.122... PLANT VARIETY AND PROTECTION Reissuance of Certificate § 97.122 Certified seed only election. When an... of certified seed, a new certificate may be issued upon return of the original certificate to the...

30 CFR 285.705 - When must I use a Certified Verification Agent (CVA)?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... INTERIOR OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Facility Design, Fabrication, and Installation Certified Verification Agent § 285.705 When must I use a Certified Verification Agent (CVA)? You must use a CVA to review and certify the Facility Design Report, the...

30 CFR 77.100 - Certified person.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 30 Mineral Resources 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Certified person. 77.100 Section 77.100 Mineral Resources MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH MANDATORY SAFETY STANDARDS, SURFACE COAL MINES AND SURFACE WORK AREAS OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINES Qualified and Certified Persons § 77.100 Certified...

9 CFR 355.29 - Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other carnivora.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... dogs, cats, and other carnivora. 355.29 Section 355.29 Animals and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND... PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND VOLUNTARY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER... Composition of Certified Products § 355.29 Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other...

48 CFR 15.402 - Pricing policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... certified cost or pricing data when required by 15.403-4, along with data other than certified cost or pricing data as necessary to establish a fair and reasonable price; or (2) When certified cost or pricing data are not required by 15.403-4, obtain data other than certified cost or pricing data as necessary...

48 CFR 15.402 - Pricing policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... certified cost or pricing data when required by 15.403-4, along with data other than certified cost or pricing data as necessary to establish a fair and reasonable price; or (2) When certified cost or pricing data are not required by 15.403-4, obtain data other than certified cost or pricing data as necessary...

Personnel Profile: Characteristics of Certified Public School Employees 1980-1981 through 1990-1991.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of LEA Personnel Services.

This report provides information on selected characteristics of certified public school employees between 1980-81 and 1990-91. Information on certified personnel in 1989-90 was not available. Certified employees are grouped into function areas such as teachers, principals, guidance counselors, etc., based on each person's primary work assignment.…

9 CFR 355.29 - Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other carnivora.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... dogs, cats, and other carnivora. 355.29 Section 355.29 Animals and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND... PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND VOLUNTARY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER... Composition of Certified Products § 355.29 Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other...

9 CFR 355.29 - Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other carnivora.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... for human food purposes; (iii) Certified animal protein supplement may contain not more than 3 percent... protein supplement shall contain not less than 3 percent fat. (2) Certified pet food supplement shall... carnivora. (a) Composition of canned or semi-moist certified maintenance food. (1) Only ingredients which...

9 CFR 355.29 - Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other carnivora.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... for human food purposes; (iii) Certified animal protein supplement may contain not more than 3 percent... protein supplement shall contain not less than 3 percent fat. (2) Certified pet food supplement shall... carnivora. (a) Composition of canned or semi-moist certified maintenance food. (1) Only ingredients which...

9 CFR 355.29 - Composition of certified products for dogs, cats, and other carnivora.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... for human food purposes; (iii) Certified animal protein supplement may contain not more than 3 percent... protein supplement shall contain not less than 3 percent fat. (2) Certified pet food supplement shall... carnivora. (a) Composition of canned or semi-moist certified maintenance food. (1) Only ingredients which...

78 FR 34156 - Hazardous Materials: Emergency Recall Order

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-06-06

... unilateral changes to its manufacturing process, quality control oversight, and cylinder designs without... never functioned as designed, and indicated that the shutdown device had not stopped the manufacturing... 33-pound cylinders. Jurisdiction Lite Cylinder manufactures or has manufactured, marked, certified...

28 CFR 33.32 - Certified programs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... enable citizens and police to undertake initiatives to prevent and control neighborhood crime. (ii... by either law enforcement agencies or existing community groups, but each must have the active... specific neighborhoods or communities and particular population groups, including the elderly. They must...

28 CFR 33.32 - Certified programs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... enable citizens and police to undertake initiatives to prevent and control neighborhood crime. (ii... by either law enforcement agencies or existing community groups, but each must have the active... specific neighborhoods or communities and particular population groups, including the elderly. They must...

40 CFR 1054.701 - General provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 1054.701 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS... include engines or equipment certified for California if California has more stringent emission standards for these products or if your products generate or use emission credits under the California program...

40 CFR 1054.701 - General provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 1054.701 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS... include engines or equipment certified for California if California has more stringent emission standards for these products or if your products generate or use emission credits under the California program...

40 CFR 1054.701 - General provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 1054.701 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS... include engines or equipment certified for California if California has more stringent emission standards for these products or if your products generate or use emission credits under the California program...

40 CFR 1054.701 - General provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 1054.701 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS... include engines or equipment certified for California if California has more stringent emission standards for these products or if your products generate or use emission credits under the California program...

40 CFR 1054.701 - General provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 1054.701 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR POLLUTION CONTROLS... include engines or equipment certified for California if California has more stringent emission standards for these products or if your products generate or use emission credits under the California program...

40 CFR 62.7851 - Identification of sources.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... Air Pollution Control Division dated November 23, 2004, certifying that there are no existing sulfuric... Section 62.7851 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS New Mexico...

40 CFR 62.7851 - Identification of sources.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... Air Pollution Control Division dated November 23, 2004, certifying that there are no existing sulfuric... Section 62.7851 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS New Mexico...

40 CFR 62.7851 - Identification of sources.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... Air Pollution Control Division dated November 23, 2004, certifying that there are no existing sulfuric... Section 62.7851 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS New Mexico...

27 CFR 24.276 - Prepayment of tax; proprietor in default.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

...)) (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control numbers 1512-0467 and 1512-0492) [T.D. ATF... default will be in cash, or will be in the form of a certified, cashier's, or treasurer's check drawn on...

28 CFR 33.32 - Certified programs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... enable citizens and police to undertake initiatives to prevent and control neighborhood crime. (ii... by either law enforcement agencies or existing community groups, but each must have the active... specific neighborhoods or communities and particular population groups, including the elderly. They must...

28 CFR 33.32 - Certified programs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... enable citizens and police to undertake initiatives to prevent and control neighborhood crime. (ii... by either law enforcement agencies or existing community groups, but each must have the active... specific neighborhoods or communities and particular population groups, including the elderly. They must...

Perceived barriers to infection prevention and control for nursing home certified nursing assistants: a qualitative study.

PubMed

Travers, Jasmine; Herzig, Carolyn T A; Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Monika; Carter, Eileen; Cohen, Catherine C; Semeraro, Patricia K; Bjarnadottir, Ragnhildur I; Stone, Patricia W

2015-01-01

Healthcare-associated infections, while preventable, result in increased morbidity and mortality in nursing home (NH) residents. Frontline personnel, such as certified nursing assistants (CNAs), are crucial to successful implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers to implementing and maintaining IPC practices for NH CNAs as well as to describe strategies used to overcome these barriers. We conducted a multi-site qualitative study of NH personnel important to infection control. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and transcripts were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Five key themes emerged as perceived barriers to effective IPC for CNAs: 1) language/culture; 2) knowledge/training; 3) per-diem/part-time staff; 4) workload; and 5) accountability. Strategies used to overcome these barriers included: translating in-services, hands on training, on-the-spot training for per-diem/part-time staff, increased staffing ratios, and inclusion/empowerment of CNAs. Understanding IPC barriers and strategies to overcome these barriers may better enable NHs to achieve infection reduction goals. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Preliminary observations of heat treatment to control Phytophthora ramorum in infected wood species: an extended abstract

Treesearch

K.M. Tubajika; R. Singh; Shelly J.R.

2008-01-01

Identification of appropriate phytosanitary treatments that can be used for certifying solid wood packing material movement from areas infested or threatened by actionable plant pests and pathogens into uninfested areas is mportant. Heat treatment has been used on commodities to control fungal diseases and insect infestations for many years. The restricted use of...

40 CFR Table 3 to Subpart Rrr of... - Summary of Monitoring Requirements for New and Existing Affected Sources and Emission Units

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

...; certify every 6 months. Group 1 furnace without add-on controls Fluxing in sidewell furnace hearth... sources and emission units with an add-on air pollution control device Emission capture and collection... to manufacturers specifications, or at least once every 6 months. Group 1 furnace, group 2 furnace...

[The role of the "infection control nurse (ICN)" in an outbreak].

PubMed

Morishita, Sachiko

2004-01-01

The nosocomial infection and its expansion is a big problem for both customers and healthcare organizations. It is one of the most important tasks for the infection control team to prevent spreadng the hospital infection and to minimize its damage for clients and healthcare organizations. Japanese nurse association (JNA) has established the system of the certified nurses who finished authorized certification program in 15 areas including infection control in 1999. They are called "Certified Expert nurse (CEN)" and the number of CEN concerning about infection control (ICN) has reached 146 nurses in Japan in 2004. ICNs should have an ability to predict the possibility of an outbreak and to take measures to meet the situation, practically direct intervention and research for the outbreak. In this literature I have summarized the roles of ICN, introducing our experience of the scabies outbreak in our affiliated intermediate care facility for the senior citizens. It is important for ICN to research and analyze the outbreak, at the same time we have to feedback effectively to the healthcare stuffs to change their attitude and develop the system to discover the outbreak earlier by educating them.

Nursing job satisfaction, certification and healthcare-associated infections in critical care.

PubMed

Boev, Christine; Xue, Ying; Ingersoll, Gail L

2015-10-01

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between nursing job satisfaction and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in adult critical care. Multilevel modelling was used to examine the relationship between nursing job satisfaction and two HAIs, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Units with nurses that reported satisfaction with organisational policies were associated with a 6.08 decrease in VAP (p=0.013) and units with nurses reporting favourable perception of task requirements were associated with a 7.02 decrease in VAP (.014). Positive perception of organisational policies was associated with lower rates of CLABSI (p=0.002). Unexpected findings include a positive relationship between perception of pay and autonomy and CLABSI as well as perception of interactions and VAP. Units with a higher proportion of Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certified nurses were associated with lower rates of both CLABSI (p<0.001) and VAP (p=0.037). This study provides preliminary evidence to support the relationship between nursing job satisfaction and HAIs in critical care, although some relationships were counterintuitive. A secondary finding included significant relationships between CCRN certified nurses and HAIs. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

40 CFR 60.1195 - What if all the certified operators must be temporarily offsite?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... corrective action summary to the Administrator every 4 weeks following the initial notification. If the... facility operator and certified shift supervisor are offsite for more than 12 hours, but for 2 weeks or... facility operator and certified shift supervisor are offsite for more than 2 weeks, and no other certified...

A Comparison of Retention Rates of Alternatively Certified and Traditional Certified Teachers.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Dial, Micah

1992-01-01

A survey of 2,500 teachers entering a large urban school district over the last 7 years showed that alternatively certified teachers were as likely as traditional, university-certified teachers to remain in the profession and pay back the school district's initial investment in teacher training. Many become committed to teaching as a meaningful…

A Comparison of the Ethical Beliefs of Certified Rehabilitation Counselors and National Certified Counselors

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Tarvydas, V. M.; Leahy, M. J.; Saunders, J. L.

2004-01-01

Results of a national survey of certified rehabilitation counselors (CRCs) are compared with those obtained by Gibson and Pope (1993) from a national sample of national certified counselors (NCCs) to determine their beliefs about whether particular behaviors are ethical, and the degree of consensus or controversy about these behaviors.…

Employee worktime control moderates the effects of job strain and effort-reward imbalance on sickness absence: the 10-town study.

PubMed

Ala-Mursula, Leena; Vahtera, Jussi; Linna, Anne; Pentti, Jaana; Kivimäki, Mika

2005-10-01

To examine whether the effects of work stress on sickness absence vary by the level of control the employees have over their working times. Prospective cohort study. A survey of job strain, effort-reward imbalance, and control over daily working hours and days off was carried out in 2000-01. The survey responses were linked with registered data on the number of medically certified (>3 days) sickness absences from one year before the survey until the end of 2003. The mean follow up period was 28.2 (SD 8.1) months. Adjustments were made for demographics and behavioural health risks. Aggregated measures of worktime control according to workplaces were used to control for differences in reactivity and response style. Ten towns in Finland. 16 139 public sector employees who had no medically certified sickness absences in the year preceding the survey. Among the women, individually measured control over daily working hours and days off moderated the association between work stress and sickness absence. The combination of high stress and good worktime control was associated with lower absence rates than a combination of high stress and poor worktime control. This finding was replicated in the analyses using workplace aggregates of worktime control. Among the men, the findings were less consistent and not replicable using aggregated measures of worktime control. Good control over working times reduces the adverse effect of work stress on sickness absence especially among female employees.

Certified Professionals in Action

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Irrigation professionals certified by WaterSense labeled certifying organizations are trained in water-efficient practices. Learn more about how professionals are helping customers save water with better irrigation practices.

40 CFR 433.12 - Monitoring requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... indirect dischargers, the control authority) may allow dischargers to make the following certification... the permit limitation [or pretreatment standard] for total toxic organics (TTO), I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, no dumping of concentrated toxic organics into the wastewaters...

75 FR 55626 - Certification Related to Aerial Eradication in Colombia Under the International Narcotics Control...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-09-13

..., 2010, (Division F, Pub. L. 111-117), I hereby determine and certify that: (1) The herbicide used for... for comparable use in the United States and in accordance with Colombian laws; (2) the herbicide, in...

Blood pressure levels of active pilots compared with those of air traffic controllers.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1984-04-01

Currently some 15,212 active airmen are certified to fly with a diagnosis of hypertension. Federal Aviation Administration blood pressure standards for certification of airmen for considered to be quite liberal; however, recent FAA policy further lib...

40 CFR 1033.150 - Interim provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... carryover data from an engine family that we previously considered available for the configuration, the...) Idle controls. A locomotive equipped with an automatic engine stop/start system that was originally... small manufacturers under § 1033.901. (e) Producing switch locomotives using certified nonroad engines...

40 CFR 1033.150 - Interim provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... carryover data from an engine family that we previously considered available for the configuration, the...) Idle controls. A locomotive equipped with an automatic engine stop/start system that was originally... small manufacturers under § 1033.901. (e) Producing switch locomotives using certified nonroad engines...

40 CFR 1033.150 - Interim provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... carryover data from an engine family that we previously considered available for the configuration, the...) Idle controls. A locomotive equipped with an automatic engine stop/start system that was originally... small manufacturers under § 1033.901. (e) Producing switch locomotives using certified nonroad engines...

22 CFR 211.4 - Availability and shipment of commodities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... following certification signed by an authorized representative of the steamship company: I certify that this..., private voluntary organization or cooperative headquarters) with names of vessels, expected times of... Controller and nongovernmental cooperating sponsor headquarters and field representative), to AID/W, FA/OP...

Joint Terminal Attack Controller: Separating Fact From Fiction

DTIC Science & Technology

2003-04-01

qualified:” “Certified: an individual who has attended the appropriate service level school and has been trained to the standards of a JTAC...numbers illustrates the challenge of keeping a small (pre-JTAC) controller force at the basic proficiency level . DoD has approximately 1,250...with live aircraft are needed to keep the pre-JTAC number of controllers at a basic level . The JTAC program will allow an unchecked number of

NASA Conducts First RS-25 Rocket Engine Test of 2018

NASA Image and Video Library

2018-01-16

A main objective for today’s test will be testing a new flight controller or “brain” of the engine. The controller, which is currently installed on a developmental engine, has the electronics that operate the engine and communicate with the SLS vehicle. Once test data is certified, the engine controller will be removed and installed on a flight engine in preparation for flight of SLS and the Orion spacecraft.

Independent Auditors Report on the FY 2015 DoD Performance Summary Report of the Funds Obligated for National Drug Control Program Activities

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-01-29

Defense that supports the warfighter; promotes accountability , integrity, and efficiency; advises the Secretary of Defense and Congress; and informs...Activities (Report No. DODIG-2016-042) The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Circular, “ Accounting of Drug Control Funding and...of Certified Public Accountants and in compliance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Those standards required that we plan and

Analysis of Army Contracting Command Contract Specialist Vacancy Announcements

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-09-01

program CPCM Certified Professional Contracts Manager CPM Certified Purchasing Manager CPOL Civilian Personnel Online CPSM Certified...experience, a Bachelor’s degree and the applicant is 28 required to pass three CPSM examinations. (2) The Certified Purchasing Manager Program ( CPM ...is currently being phased out and is available only for recertification. The CPM required five years of full time professional supply management

13 CFR 124.1003 - How does a firm become certified as an SDB?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... as an SDB? 124.1003 Section 124.1003 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8(a... certified as an SDB? (a) All firms that are current Participants in SBA's 8(a) BD program are automatically deemed to be certified SDBs. (b) Any firm seeking to be certified as an SDB in order to represent that it...

13 CFR 124.1003 - How does a firm become certified as an SDB?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... as an SDB? 124.1003 Section 124.1003 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8(a... certified as an SDB? (a) All firms that are current Participants in SBA's 8(a) BD program are automatically deemed to be certified SDBs. (b) Any firm seeking to be certified as an SDB in order to represent that it...

13 CFR 124.1003 - How does a firm become certified as an SDB?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... as an SDB? 124.1003 Section 124.1003 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8(a... certified as an SDB? (a) All firms that are current Participants in SBA's 8(a) BD program are automatically deemed to be certified SDBs. (b) Any firm seeking to be certified as an SDB in order to represent that it...

13 CFR 124.1003 - How does a firm become certified as an SDB?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... as an SDB? 124.1003 Section 124.1003 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8(a... certified as an SDB? (a) All firms that are current Participants in SBA's 8(a) BD program are automatically deemed to be certified SDBs. (b) Any firm seeking to be certified as an SDB in order to represent that it...

13 CFR 124.1003 - How does a firm become certified as an SDB?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... as an SDB? 124.1003 Section 124.1003 Business Credit and Assistance SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8(a... certified as an SDB? (a) All firms that are current Participants in SBA's 8(a) BD program are automatically deemed to be certified SDBs. (b) Any firm seeking to be certified as an SDB in order to represent that it...

The Use of Certified Mail in Mail Surveys. Research Memorandum No. 73-25.

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Echternacht, Gary J.; McCaffrey, Patty J.

The cost effectiveness of using certified mail as a device to raise response rates in mail surveys is investigated. Of the three optional services offered by the Post Office when sending certified mail, the base certified rate was recommended, since the Post Office often failed to perform the more expensive services. A sample of 120 students from…

Assessing the status of food safety management systems for fresh produce production in East Africa: evidence from certified green bean farms in Kenya and noncertified hot pepper farms in Uganda.

PubMed

Nanyunja, J; Jacxsens, L; Kirezieva, K; Kaaya, A N; Uyttendaele, M; Luning, P A

2015-06-01

The farms of fresh produce farmers are major sources of food contamination by microbiological organisms and chemical pesticides. In view of their choice for farming practices, producers are influenced by food safety requirements. This study analyzes the role of food safety standard certification toward the maturity of food safety management systems (FSMS) in the primary production of fresh produce. Kenya and Uganda are two East African countries that export green beans and hot peppers, respectively, to the European Union but have contrasting features in terms of agricultural practices and certification status. In the fresh produce chain, a diagnostic instrument for primary production was used to assess context factors, core control and assurance activities, and system output to measure the performance of FSMS for certified green bean farms in Kenya and noncertified hot pepper farms in Uganda. Overall, our findings show that in Uganda, noncertified hot pepper farms revealed only a "basic level of control and assurance" activities in their FSMS, which was not satisfactory, because no insight into potential pesticide microbial contamination was presented by these farmers. On the other hand, certified green bean farms in Kenya had an "average level of control and assurance," providing insight into the delivered food safety and quality by the farmers. Farm size did not impact the maturity level of FSMS. This study confirms the role played by food safety standard certification toward the maturity of FSMS implemented in developing countries and demonstrates the possibility of Ugandan farms to upgrade agricultural practices in the fresh produce sector.

Gender differences in sickness absence--the contribution of occupation and workplace.

PubMed

Laaksonen, Mikko; Mastekaasa, Arne; Martikainen, Pekka; Rahkonen, Ossi; Piha, Kustaa; Lahelma, Eero

2010-09-01

The aim of this study was to examine whether differences in male and female occupations and workplaces explain gender differences in self-certified (1-3 days) and medically confirmed sickness absence episodes of various lengths (> or = 4 days, >2 weeks, >60 days). Analyses in the main ICD-10 diagnostic groups were conducted for absence episodes of >2 weeks. Furthermore, we examined whether the contribution of occupation is related to different distributions of female and male jobs across the social class hierarchy. All municipal employees of the City of Helsinki at the beginning of 2004 (N=36 395) were followed-up until the end of 2007. Conditional fixed-effects Poisson regression was used to control for differences between occupations and workplaces. Controlling for occupation accounted for half of the female excess in self-certified and medically confirmed episodes lasting >60 days. In the intermediate categories, this explained about one third of the female excess. The effect of workplace was similar but weaker. Occupational and workplace differences explained the female excess in sickness absence due to mental and behavioral disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, and respiratory diseases. The effect of occupation was clearly stronger than that of social class in self-certified absence episodes, whereas in medically confirmed sickness absence episodes gender differences were to a large extent related to social class differences between occupations. Differences between occupations held by women and men explain a substantial part of the female excess in sickness absence. Mental and behavioral disorders and musculoskeletal diseases substantially contribute to this explanation.

List of EPA Certified Forced-Air Furnaces

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The EPA-Certified Forced-Air Furnace list contains EPA-certified forced-air furnaces that meet the 2015 NSPS for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces.

43 CFR 44.23 - How does the Department certify payment computations?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Certified Public Accountant, or an independent public accountant, that the statement has been audited in... guidelines that State auditors, independent Certified Public Accountants, or independent public accountants...

43 CFR 44.23 - How does the Department certify payment computations?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Certified Public Accountant, or an independent public accountant, that the statement has been audited in... guidelines that State auditors, independent Certified Public Accountants, or independent public accountants...

43 CFR 44.23 - How does the Department certify payment computations?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Certified Public Accountant, or an independent public accountant, that the statement has been audited in... guidelines that State auditors, independent Certified Public Accountants, or independent public accountants...

43 CFR 44.23 - How does the Department certify payment computations?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Certified Public Accountant, or an independent public accountant, that the statement has been audited in... guidelines that State auditors, independent Certified Public Accountants, or independent public accountants...

28 CFR 33.32 - Certified programs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... enable citizens and police to undertake initiatives to prevent and control neighborhood crime. (ii... by either law enforcement agencies or existing community groups, but each must have the active support and involvement of the other. Local programs must be designed to meet the needs and problems of...

40 CFR 745.82 - Applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... child-occupied facilities, except for the following: (1) Renovations in target housing or child-occupied...) Renovations in target housing or child-occupied facilities in which a certified renovator, using an EPA... with significant damage. Interim controls performed in response to an elevated blood lead level in a...

40 CFR 1065.401 - Test engine selection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... CONTROLS ENGINE-TESTING PROCEDURES Engine Selection, Preparation, and Maintenance § 1065.401 Test engine selection. While all engine configurations within a certified engine family must comply with the applicable... 40 Protection of Environment 32 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Test engine selection. 1065.401...

9 CFR 355.40 - Plants to furnish information for reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY ORGANIZATION AND TERMINOLOGY; MANDATORY MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND VOLUNTARY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER CARNIVORA... the inspector. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0583-0036) [23 FR...

9 CFR 355.40 - Plants to furnish information for reports.

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2012-01-01

... OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY ORGANIZATION AND TERMINOLOGY; MANDATORY MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND VOLUNTARY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER CARNIVORA... the inspector. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0583-0036) [23 FR...

9 CFR 355.40 - Plants to furnish information for reports.

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2011-01-01

... OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY ORGANIZATION AND TERMINOLOGY; MANDATORY MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND VOLUNTARY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER CARNIVORA... the inspector. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0583-0036) [23 FR...

9 CFR 355.40 - Plants to furnish information for reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY ORGANIZATION AND TERMINOLOGY; MANDATORY MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND VOLUNTARY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS, CATS, AND OTHER CARNIVORA... the inspector. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0583-0036) [23 FR...

40 CFR 90.128 - Installation instructions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... an engine will be installed in its certified configuration. In particular, describe the steps needed... (CONTINUED) CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NONROAD SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES AT OR BELOW 19 KILOWATTS Emission Standards and Certification Provisions § 90.128 Installation instructions. (a) If you sell an engine for...

40 CFR 1065.401 - Test engine selection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Test engine selection. 1065.401... CONTROLS ENGINE-TESTING PROCEDURES Engine Selection, Preparation, and Maintenance § 1065.401 Test engine selection. While all engine configurations within a certified engine family must comply with the applicable...

40 CFR 1065.401 - Test engine selection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 33 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Test engine selection. 1065.401... CONTROLS ENGINE-TESTING PROCEDURES Engine Selection, Preparation, and Maintenance § 1065.401 Test engine selection. While all engine configurations within a certified engine family must comply with the applicable...

40 CFR 1065.401 - Test engine selection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 34 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Test engine selection. 1065.401... CONTROLS ENGINE-TESTING PROCEDURES Engine Selection, Preparation, and Maintenance § 1065.401 Test engine selection. While all engine configurations within a certified engine family must comply with the applicable...

Enantiomer fractions of polychlorinated biphenyls in three selected Standard Reference Materials.

PubMed

Morrissey, Joshua A; Bleackley, Derek S; Warner, Nicholas A; Wong, Charles S

2007-01-01

The enantiomer composition of six chiral polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were measured in three different certified Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): SRM 1946 (Lake Superior fish tissue), SRM 1939a (PCB Congeners in Hudson River Sediment), and SRM 2978 (organic contaminants in mussel tissue--Raritan Bay, New Jersey) to aid in quality assurance/quality control methodologies in the study of chiral pollutants in sediments and biota. Enantiomer fractions (EFs) of PCBs 91, 95, 136, 149, 174, and 183 were measured using a suite of chiral columns by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Concentrations of target analytes were in agreement with certified values. Target analyte EFs in reference materials were measured precisely (<2% relative standard deviation), indicating the utility of SRM in quality assurance/control methodologies for analyses of chiral compounds in environmental samples. Measured EFs were also in agreement with previously published analyses of similar samples, indicating that similar enantioselective processes were taking place in these environmental matrices.

The effects of receiving room dimensions and absorption in the measurement of impact insulation class (IIC) rating

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Su, Rose Mary; Tocci, Gregory

2005-09-01

The measurement of the Impact Insulation Class (IIC) rating of any floor/ceiling construction requires the use of a certified laboratory space. In a recent investigation into the IIC rating of a new floor system, several tests were conducted in a certified laboratory. In many tests, the IIC rating was controlled by the 100-Hz 1/3-octave frequency band, despite changes in the floor/ceiling construction. The base floor/ceiling construction included a wood structural floor on open-web wood joists and a GWB ceiling below. This paper will investigate the possibility that room resonances influenced the IIC ratings of the several floor systems tested. These data will be compared with IIC data collected for the same floor construction with the GWB ceiling removed. The removal of the GWB ceiling increased the receiver room volume and exposed the glass fiber insulation to the receiver room, thus eliminating the control of the 100-Hz 1/3-octave band over the IIC rating.

30-Day Mortality and Readmission after Hemorrhagic Stroke among Medicare Beneficiaries in Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certified and Non-Certified Hospitals

PubMed Central

Lichtman, Judith H.; Jones, Sara B.; Leifheit-Limson, Erica C.; Wang, Yun; Goldstein, Larry B.

2012-01-01

Background and Purpose Ischemic stroke patients treated at Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center (JC-PSC) certified hospitals have better outcomes. Data reflecting the impact of JC-PSC status on outcomes after hemorrhagic stroke are limited. We determined whether 30-day mortality and readmission rates after hemorrhagic stroke differed for patients treated at JC-PSC certified versus non-certified hospitals. Methods The study included all fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries ≥65 years old with a primary discharge diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) or intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in 2006. Covariate-adjusted logistic and Cox proportional hazards regression assessed the effect of care at a JC-PSC certified hospital on 30-day mortality and readmission. Results There were 2,305 SAH and 8,708 ICH discharges from JC-PSC certified hospitals and 3,892 SAH and 22,564 ICH discharges from non-certified hospitals. Unadjusted in-hospital mortality (SAH: 27.5% vs. 33.2%, p<0.0001; ICH: 27.9% vs. 29.6%, p=0.003) and 30-day mortality (SAH: 35.1% vs. 44.0%, p<0.0001; ICH: 39.8% vs. 42.4%, p<0.0001) were lower in JC-PSC hospitals, but 30-day readmission rates were similar (SAH: 17.0% vs. 17.0%, p=0.97; ICH: 16.0% vs. 15.5%; p=0.29). Risk-adjusted 30-day mortality was 34% lower (OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.58–0.76) after SAH and 14% lower (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.80–0.92) after ICH for patients discharged from JC-PSC certified hospitals. There was no difference in 30-day risk-adjusted readmission rates for SAH or ICH based on JC-PSC status. Conclusions Patients treated at JC-PSC certified hospitals had lower risk-adjusted mortality rates for both SAH and ICH but similar 30-day readmission rates as compared with non-certified hospitals. PMID:22033986

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

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... Press Release Patients & Families About Serious Illness Certified Nurses are Everywhere Advocacy Palliative Nursing Summit Recent Activity ... Principles State Ambassadors Advocacy Resources Healthcare Resources Certified Nurses Day Certified Nurses are Everywhere Certification is Transformational ...

A cohort study on elderly individuals newly certified as requiring long-term care: comparison of rates of care-needs certifications between basic checklist respondents/specific health examinees and non-respondents/non-examinees of 37,000 elderlies in a city.

PubMed

Fujimoto, Megumi; Katsura, Toshiki; Hoshino, Akiko; Shizawa, Miho; Usui, Kanae; Yokoyama, Eri; Hara, Mayumi

2018-05-01

Objective: The rates of care-needs certification were mainly compared between two cohorts: 7,820 specific health checkup examinees/basic checklist respondents and 29,234 non-examinees/non-respondents. Subjects and Methods: Among approximately 37,000 elderly citizens of X City, the number of individuals newly certified as requiring long-term care were observed from the date of the first specific health checkup in 2008 to March 31, 2013. The aggregated totals of these individuals and associated factors were evaluated. Results: 1. Support Required 1, Support Required 2, and Long-term Care Required (level 1) certified individuals accounted for approximately 80% of newly certified individuals aged 65-74 years. Newly certified individuals aged 75 years and over had similar results with 37.2% of them being certified Support Required 1, 19.4% certified Support Required 2, and 22.9% certified Long-term Care Required (level 1). 2. The primary factors for care-needs certification in individuals aged 65-74 years were arthritic disorder in 27.6%, falls and bone fractures in 11.3%, and malignant neoplasm and cerebrovascular disease, among others. This was similar for individuals aged 75 years or over. 3. Of the 7,820 specific health checkup examinees/basic checklist respondents, 1,280 were newly certified as requiring long-term care (16.4%) compared to 7,878 (26.9%) of the 29,234 non-examinees/non-respondents. Therefore, the latter cohort had a significantly higher rate of individuals who were newly certified as requiring long-term care. Conclusion: Both specific health checkups and basic checklists are effective health policies to protect frailty in community elderlies.

Home Birth: Know the Pros and Cons

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... these complications, including having: Assistance from a certified nurse-midwife Access to a practicing obstetric doctor A ... health care providers to assist. Choose a certified nurse-midwife, a certified midwife, a midwife whose education ...

20 CFR 403.155 - Does SSA certify records?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... the disclosure and will not certify copies of records that have left our custody. A request for certified copies of records previously released is considered a new request for records. Fees for this...

20 CFR 403.155 - Does SSA certify records?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... the disclosure and will not certify copies of records that have left our custody. A request for certified copies of records previously released is considered a new request for records. Fees for this...

How have changes in air bag designs affected frontal crash mortality?

PubMed

Braver, Elisa R; Shardell, Michelle; Teoh, Eric R

2010-07-01

To determine whether front air bag changes have affected occupant protection, frontal crash mortality rates were compared among front outboard occupants in vehicles having certified-advanced air bags (latest generation of air bags) or sled-certified air bags with and without advanced features. Poisson marginal structural models were used to calculate standardized mortality rate ratios (MRRs) for front occupants per registered vehicle. Vehicle age-corrected mortality rates were lower for drivers of vehicles having sled-certified air bags with advanced features than for drivers having sled-certified air bags without advanced features (MRR = 0.88; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.81-0.95), including unbelted men and drivers younger than 60. The mortality rate was higher, though not statistically significant, for drivers having certified-advanced air bags compared with sled-certified air bags with advanced features (vehicle age-corrected MRR = 1.13; 95% CI: 0.97-1.32) and significantly higher for belted drivers (MRR = 1.21; 95% CI: 1.04-1.39). Advanced air bag features appeared protective for some occupants. However, increased mortality rates among belted drivers of vehicles having certified-advanced air bags relative to those having sled-certified air bags with advanced features suggest that further study is needed to identify any potential problems with requirements for certification. 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

12 CFR 1253.6 - Certifying and nullifying an approval.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... this paragraph, an Enterprise's authority to offer a new product or engage in a new activity by reason... PRODUCTS § 1253.6 Certifying and nullifying an approval. (a) An Enterprise shall certify, through an...

Buy Certified-Verified Green Power

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Green power products eligible to be certified by an independent third party against national standards. As a matter of best practice and consumer protection, EPA strongly encourages organizations to purchase these types of certified green power products.

[Anesthesiologists in France].

PubMed

Mizuno, Ju; Hanaoka, Kazuo; Merckx, Paul; Bonneville, Claire Tae; Kavafyan, Juliette; Mantz, Jean

2007-03-01

We review some anesthesiologist's curriculum and demographic characteristics in France to the community of Japanese anesthesiologists. To become a certified anesthesiologist and an intensive care physician currently requires six years' medical education, passing national medical examination, and five years' special training as an intern of anesthesiology and intensive care. This educational course was started in 1984. There are 7942 certified anesthesiologists in France in 1999. The average age is 45.9 years and the ratio of female is 35.3%. Approximately two thirds of certified anesthesiologists are working in public institutions. 89% is full-time workers. More than half of certified anesthesiologists actually participate in daily intensive care practice. The number of certified anesthesiologists has been increasing gradually totaling 10,062 persons in 2005. The number of certified anesthesiologists per ten thousands general population is 1.7 persons and the corresponding ratio to all medical doctors is 4.8%. Working hours and holidays are regulated by the French Labour Law. The anaesthesiologist often works in a team with a nurse anaesthetist. The number of certified anesthesiologists in France is larger than that in Japan. Management of anesthesia in France seems to have an advantage in manpower.

43 CFR 3902.25 - Corporations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Corporations. 3902.25 Section 3902.25... § 3902.25 Corporations. Corporate officers or authorized attorneys-in-fact who represent applicants must... owning, holding, or controlling more than 10 percent of the stock of the corporation, and certifies that...

43 CFR 3902.25 - Corporations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Corporations. 3902.25 Section 3902.25... § 3902.25 Corporations. Corporate officers or authorized attorneys-in-fact who represent applicants must... owning, holding, or controlling more than 10 percent of the stock of the corporation, and certifies that...

43 CFR 3902.25 - Corporations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Corporations. 3902.25 Section 3902.25... § 3902.25 Corporations. Corporate officers or authorized attorneys-in-fact who represent applicants must... owning, holding, or controlling more than 10 percent of the stock of the corporation, and certifies that...

43 CFR 3902.25 - Corporations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Corporations. 3902.25 Section 3902.25... § 3902.25 Corporations. Corporate officers or authorized attorneys-in-fact who represent applicants must... owning, holding, or controlling more than 10 percent of the stock of the corporation, and certifies that...

Your Audit and Financial Controls.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hatch, Mary B.; And Others

Audits should be performed on school accounting systems because they are required by law and they provide independent reviews of school financial procedures and suggestions for improvement. A licensed certified public accountant, public accountant, or an accountant who has met the Continuation of Education requirement should perform the audit.…

78 FR 14822 - Proposed Information Collection; National Park Service Concessions

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AMT's Position on Physician's Office Laboratories.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

AMT Events, 1986

1986-01-01

The following standards are affirmed by the American Medical Technologists organization: (1) regardless of the size of the laboratory setting, the patient deserves the highest quality of laboratory service available; (2) certified personnel should be employed by physicians in office laboratories; (3) quality control should be mandatory and…

Gregor Henze | Research | NREL

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, certified high-performance building design professional (HBDP), member of ASHRAE, fellow of the Renewable fundamentals, mechanical systems design, energy system modeling, building control and automation systems , advanced solar systems, data analysis for energy scientists and engineers, as well as sustainable building

76 FR 65742 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Inspector Candidate Assessment...

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21 CFR 1404.975 - Notice.

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2010-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Notice. 1404.975 Section 1404.975 Food and Drugs OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) Definitions § 1404.975 Notice. Notice means a written communication served in person, sent by certified mail...

44 CFR Appendix B to Part 62 - National Flood Insurance Program

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2014-10-01

... quality control departments, or both, and independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms. This Plan... individual State Insurance Departments, NAIC Zone examinations, and independent CPA firms. (c) Standards... company must— (A) Have a biennial audit of the flood insurance financial statements conducted by a CPA...

44 CFR Appendix B to Part 62 - National Flood Insurance Program

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2013-10-01

... quality control departments, or both, and independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms. This Plan... individual State Insurance Departments, NAIC Zone examinations, and independent CPA firms. (c) Standards... company must— (A) Have a biennial audit of the flood insurance financial statements conducted by a CPA...

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31 CFR 8.54 - Conferences.

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2010-07-01

... may confer with an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled practioner concerning...) Resignation or voluntary suspension. An attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled practitioner, in... enrolled practitioner and may suspend an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled practitioner in...

40 CFR 141.28 - Certified laboratories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 141.28 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) WATER PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS Monitoring and Analytical Requirements § 141.28 Certified... certified by the State except that measurements of alkalinity, calcium, conductivity, disinfectant residual...

40 CFR 141.28 - Certified laboratories.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 141.28 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) WATER PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS Monitoring and Analytical Requirements § 141.28 Certified... certified by the State except that measurements of alkalinity, calcium, conductivity, disinfectant residual...

31 CFR 8.41 - Solicitation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... solicitation restrictions. (1) No attorney, certified public accountant or enrolled practitioner shall, with..., certified public accountant or enrolled practitioner shall make, directly or indirectly, an uninvited.... (1) Attorneys, certified public accountants and enrolled practitioners may publish, broadcast, or use...