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  1. 77 FR 42175 - Securities Act Industry Guides

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    2012-07-18

    ... June 30, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') issued FASB Statement of Financial... Accepted Accounting Principles--a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (``Statement No. 168''), to establish the FASB Codification as the source of authoritative non-Commission accounting principles...

  2. FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) issues new accounting rules for debt and equity securities.

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    Reinstein, A; Bayou, M E

    1994-10-01

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued a new statement that requires all companies to change their methods of accounting for debt and equity securities. Rather than allowing organizations to use a historical cost approach in accounting for such financial instruments, FASB Statement No. 115 requires organizations to adopt a market value approach. The provisions of this statement will affect significantly organizations in the healthcare industry that have large investment portfolios.

  3. Accounting for Contributions. Understanding the Requirements of FASB Statement No. 116.

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    Ostrom, John S.

    Since the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 116, Accounting for Contributions Received and Contributions Made, in June 1993, guidance has been sought in understanding its impact and implementation. Specific key provisions deal with contributions received and contributions made,…

  4. FASB Statement No. 132 simplifies benefits disclosures.

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    Luecke, R W; Andrzejewski, C

    1999-06-01

    In February 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. The new standard is designed to streamline pension and other postretirement benefits disclosures in public and nonpublic entities' financial statements. For nonpublic entities, the statement eliminates separate disclosures of the components of net periodic benefit cost, eliminates the disclosure of the components of benefit obligations and of alternative obligation measures, eliminates the disclosure of plan provisions, adds the disclosure of comprehensive income, eliminates the disclosure of sensitivity to changes in healthcare trend rates, and standardizes the disclosures for pension and other postretirement benefits. Financial managers and their organizations' actuaries and auditors should work together to determine which disclosures their organizations should make to be in compliance with FASB Statement No. 132.

  5. 78 FR 21035 - Funding and Fiscal Affairs, Loan Policies and Operations, and Funding Operations; Accounting and...

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    2013-04-09

    ... references to accounting standards in these rules to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB.... II. Background On June 30, 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, ``The Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of...

  6. Revised Accounting for Business Combinations

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    Wilson, Arlette C.; Key, Kimberly

    2008-01-01

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has recently issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (Revised 2007) Business Combinations. The object of this Statement is to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of reported information about a business combination and its effects. This Statement…

  7. Changes in retiree health benefits: results of a national survey.

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    de Lissovoy, G; Kasper, J D; Di Carlo, S; Gabel, J

    1990-01-01

    Employers are increasingly concerned by the cost of health benefits provided to retired workers. One reason is that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the organization that establishes "generally accepted accounting principles," has proposed altering the way firms report expenditures for retiree medical coverage on financial statements. We recently completed a national survey of business firms offering retiree health benefits to address three issues: 1) What is the current structure of retiree health benefit plans? 2) What changes are firms planning to implement in the structure of their retiree health benefits? 3) To what extent are these changes due to the FASB proposal? The FASB reporting proposal is only one factor underlying these changes. More important is the real financial pressure on firms due to the accelerating cost of retiree health care.

  8. The FASB explores accounting for future cash flows.

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    Luecke, R W; Meeting, D T

    2001-03-01

    The FASB's Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 7, Using Cash Flow Information and Present Value in Accounting Measurements (Statement No. 7), presents the board's views regarding how cash-flow information and present values should be used in accounting for future cash flows when information on fair values is not available. Statement No. 7 presents new concepts regarding how an asset's present value should be calculated and when the interest method of allocation should be used. The FASB proposes a present-value method that takes into account the degree of uncertainty associated with future cash flows among different assets and liabilities. The FASB also suggests that rather than use estimated cash flows (in which a single set of cash flows and a single interest rate is used to reflect the risk associated with an asset or liability), accountants should use expected cash flows (in which all expectations about possible cash flows are used) in calculating present values.

  9. Implementing SFAS No 121: Accounting for Impaired Assets.

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    Luecke, R W; Meeting, D T; Stotzer, W G

    1996-10-01

    In March 1995, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121: "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." It establishes accounting standards for assets whose carrying costs have been overstated due to a variety of circumstances that have reduced the value of the assets. Healthcare financial managers should fully understand the statement's implications for their organizations.

  10. The other shoe drops--FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) issues its proposed statement on employers' accounting for postretirement medical benefits.

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    Melbinger, M S

    1989-06-01

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued an exposure draft dealing with employers' accounting for postretirement medical or life insurance benefits. Mr. Melbinger explains the implications of these proposed changes in accounting procedures and discusses the status of case law dealing with employers' rights to modify or terminate retiree medical coverage.

  11. Healthcare not-for-profits: FASB exposure draft highlights flexibility in financial statement presentation.

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    Conner, Brian

    2016-03-01

    A new version of the FASB accounting standard covering not-for-profit healthcare organizations contains potentially significant changes to the statement of operations and changes in net assets, statement of cash flows, and notes to the financial statements. Healthcare organizations already have tremendous flexibility with disclosures around all aspects of their business. Although auditors prefer to see only information that can be effectively audited, this preference does not prevent organizations from expanding on certain activities or transactions covered by GAAP in their footnotes.

  12. Teaching the Interrelationships among Costs, Expense, and Liability of a Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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    Wilson, Arlette C.; Godwin, Norman H.

    2008-01-01

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158 "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans" (SFAS #158). Their intent is to comprehensively reconsider the accounting for postretirement benefit plans in phases. The first phase was to provide…

  13. Asset retirement obligations: a reporting concern for healthcare facilities.

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    Berg, Gary G; Bayes, Paul E; Morgan, Robert G

    2008-11-01

    FASB statements and SEC guidelines give direction as to how healthcare organizations should account for their asset retirement obligations (AROs) where environmental issues are concerned. A key consideration is that current costs associated with environmental problems, such as encapsulating asbestos, are to be accounted for as part of an asset's cost and depreciated over the asset's remaining life.

  14. Implications of new accounting rules for income taxes.

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    Reinstein, A; Carmichael, B J; Spaulding, A D

    1994-02-01

    The provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, require all organizations that issue financial statements to shift the focus of their accounting for income taxes from the income statement to the balance sheet. This change can alter significantly a healthcare organization's financial position. The change also may affect the way in which investors, lenders, regulators, and other users of financial statements evaluate corporations in the healthcare industry. Hospitals and other healthcare organizations, particularly for-profit organizations, therefore, should review carefully their methods of accounting for such items as deferred tax assets and loss and expense reserves.

  15. FASB's ASU 2011-7 changes financial statement reporting requirements.

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    Reinstein, Alan; Churyk, Natalie Tatiana

    2012-02-01

    FASB's new Accounting Standards Update 2011-07 will change how healthcare entities accumulate and report major portions of their financial statements, including patient revenues, net accounts receivables, and bad-debt expenses. Healthcare entities now must reclassify their provisions for bad debts associated with patient service revenue from an operating expense to a deduction from patient service revenue (net of contractual allowances and discounts). International Financial Reporting Standards do not require healthcare entities to comply with this new standard.

  16. FASB issues new accounting standards for business combinations.

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    Heuer, Christian; Travers, Mary Ann K

    2010-06-01

    Accounting Standard Codification Topic 958 (formerly Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 164), Not-for-Profit Entities: Mergers and Acquisitions, applies to mergers and acquisitions as early as Jan. 1, 2010, for calendar-year entities. Not-for-profit organizations need to move to fair value accounting, with a focus on the valuation of intangible assets. Noncompliance could cause a hospital's auditors to issue a qualified report, which could lead to difficulties obtaining bank and bond financing.

  17. 13 CFR 120.463 - Regulatory accounting-What are SBA's regulatory accounting requirements for SBA Supervised Lenders?

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    2010-01-01

    ... basis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), supplemented by Regulatory Accounting Principles (RAP) as identified by... set forth in FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 15, Accounting by Debtors and...

  18. 76 FR 14110 - Order Regarding Review of FASB Accounting Support Fee for 2011 Under Section 109 of the Sarbanes...

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    2011-03-15

    ... recognize, as generally accepted for purposes of the securities laws, any accounting principles established... policy statement concluding that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') and its parent organization, the Financial Accounting Foundation (``FAF''), satisfied the criteria for an accounting standard...

  19. Recognition of Depreciation by Not-For-Profit Institutions. A NACUBO Mongraph.

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    Forrester, Robert T.; Collins, Stephen J.

    Information on depreciation concepts, accounting procedures, and reporting formats in not-for-profit institutions is provided. Details are included on the requirements and implications of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting Standards no. 93 (FASB 93). Following highlights of FASB 93, an overview looks at…

  20. A medical malpractice understanding to FASB ASU no. 2010-24.

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    Frese, Richard C; Kitchen, Patrick J

    2011-10-01

    FASB ASU No.2010-24, Healthcare Entities (Topic 954): Presentation of Insurance Claims and Related Insurance Recoveries changes how healthcare entities present medical malpractice liabilities on financial statements. Healthcare CFOs may need the assistance of their auditors and actuaries to ensure that ASU 2010-24 is appropriately implemented. Actuaries need to estimate the recoverable asset, using methods such as historical loss experience, increased limits factor, and commercial premium.

  1. 17 CFR 270.3a-8 - Certain research and development companies.

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    2010-04-01

    ... and development expenses as defined in FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 2, Accounting for Research and Development Costs, as currently in effect or as it may be subsequently revised..., except that the issuer shall consolidate its financial statements with the financial statements of any...

  2. Cash Flow Statement Spreadsheet Modeling Case Using a Prototype System Development Process

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    Davis, Jefferson T.

    2015-01-01

    U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards both require a cash flow statement that presents operating, investing and financing net cash flows (FASB, FAS 95; 1987; IASB, IAS 7, 1992). Although students are exposed to the cash flow statement in beginning accounting courses and then study the cash flow statement in more depth in intermediate accounting classes,…

  3. 49 CFR 1200.2 - Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards...

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    2010-10-01

    ... principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). 1200.2 Section 1200.2 Transportation... COMMERCE ACT § 1200.2 Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial... Financial Accounting Standards by the FASB, and provided that the Office of Economics, Environmental...

  4. 49 CFR 1200.2 - Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards...

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    2011-10-01

    ... principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). 1200.2 Section 1200.2 Transportation... COMMERCE ACT § 1200.2 Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial... Financial Accounting Standards by the FASB, and provided that the Office of Economics, Environmental...

  5. 46 CFR 283.2 - Definitions.

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    2010-10-01

    ... the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 13, Accounting for Leases (FASB-13), and (2) 1... indebtedness that would be included in Long-Term Debt in accordance with generally accepted accounting..., etc.) of all operating leases, as defined and includable in footnotes to the financial statements in...

  6. FASB Statement No. 136 clarifies transfers of assets.

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    Luecke, R W; Meeting, D T

    2000-03-01

    FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 136, Transfers of Assets to a Not-for-Profit Organization or Charitable Trust That Raises or Holds Contributions for Others, provides guidance and establishes accounting standards for the transfer of assets from donors to not-for-profit organizations that may then transfer those same assets to a beneficiary organization. Recipient organizations that accept financial assets from a donor and agree to use those assets on behalf of a specified unaffiliated beneficiary or transfer those assets, the return on investment of those assets, or both to that beneficiary must recognize the assets received from the donor and recognize the assets' fair value as a liability to the beneficiary. The statement describes circumstances in which a transfer of assets to a recipient organization is accounted for as an asset and corresponding liability of the recipient organization, and as an asset and donation revenue by the beneficiary organization because the transfer is irrevocable.

  7. Nuclear power and the market value of the shares of electric utilities

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    Lyons, Joseph T.

    The most basic principle of security valuation is that market prices are determined by investors' expectations of the firm's performance in the future. These expectations are generally understood to be related to the risk that investors will bear by holding the firm's equity. There is considerable evidence that financial statements prepared in accordance with accrual-based accounting standards consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) have information content relevant to the establishment of market prices. In 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations," changing the accounting standards that must be used to prepare financial statements. This paper investigates the effect that investment in nuclear power has on the market value of electric utilities and the impact on the securities markets of the significant changes in financial statement presentation mandated by this new standard.

  8. FASB's Latest Standard: A Look at the Statement of Cash Flows.

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    Fischer, Mary; Blythe, Joseph C.

    1993-01-01

    A discussion of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's new accounting standard No. 117, which concerns colleges and universities as nonprofit organizations, looks at new provisions and reporting requirements. Methods for producing the required cash flow statement are outlined, and the use of cash flow ratios is examined. (MSE)

  9. Financial Statements: Disclosures and Presentations.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1985-12-01

    may be rendered when the financial statements are p;eaed in full compliance with GAAP , consistently applied. Inadequate disclosures as well as other...after the end of the current year, respectively. (Delaney et al., GAAP Interpretation and Application, pp. 52-53. ) Beginning Measurement Disposal End...Of Changing Prices In Financial Reports GAAP for reporting changing prices in financial reports is promulgated in FASB Statements 33, 39, 40, 41, 46

  10. Accounting principles, revenue recognition, and the profitability of pharmacy benefit managers.

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    McLean, Robert A; Garis, Robert I

    2005-03-01

    To contrast pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies' measured profitability by using two accounting standards. The first accounting standard is that which, under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), PBMs are currently allowed to employ. The second accounting standard, seemingly more congruent with the PBM business model, treats the PBM as an agent of the plan sponsor. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 99-19, U.S. Securities and Exchange 10-K filings and financial accounting literature. Under GAAP record keeping, the PBM industry profitability appears modest. Using currently applied GAAP, the PBM treats all payment from the plan sponsor as revenue and all payment to the pharmacy as revenue. However, the PBM functions, in practice, as an entity that passes-through money collected from one party (the sponsor) to other parties (dispensing pharmacies). Therefore, it would seem that the nature of PBM cash flows would be more accurately recorded as a pass-through entity. When the PBM is evaluated using an accounting method that recognizes the pass-through nature of its business, the PBM profit margin increases dramatically. Current GAAP standards make traditional financial statement analysis of PBMs unrevealing, and may hide genuinely outstanding financial performance. Investors, regulators, pharmacies, and the FASB all have an interest in moving to clarify this accounting anomaly.

  11. 75 FR 60287 - Treatment by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Conservator or Receiver of Financial...

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    2010-09-30

    ... conditions for sale accounting treatment under generally accepted accounting principles (``GAAP''). The rule... securitization participants. Modifications to GAAP Accounting Standards On June 12, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') finalized modifications to GAAP through Statement of Financial...

  12. 75 FR 934 - Treatment by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Conservator or Receiver of Financial...

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    2010-01-07

    ... accounting principles (``GAAP''). The rule was a clarification, rather than a limitation, of the repudiation... has created uncertainty for securitization participants. On June 12, 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') finalized modifications to GAAP through Statement of Financial Accounting...

  13. FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) proposal changes retiree healthcare benefit accounting.

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    Grimaldi, P L; Bertko, J M

    1989-07-01

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued an exposure draft (ED) of a standard that would change the way organizations account for their employees' post-retirement healthcare benefits. According to the ED, organizations would have to switch from cash accounting to accrual accounting for post-retirement benefits as well as record their retiree healthcare liabilities on their balance sheets by 1992.

  14. You Say IFRS, I Say FASB…Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

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    Tickell, Geoffrey; Rahman, Monsurur; Alexandre, Romain

    2013-01-01

    This paper discusses the noticeable nervousness of many US-based financial statement issuers in adopting IFRS. For contextual purposes, the paper provides an overview of the FASB/IFRS convergence so far and its probable future. A detailed review of convergence in accounting standards is explained through the respective standards for "Pensions…

  15. 49 CFR 1200.2 - Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... Financial Accounting Standards by the FASB, and provided that the Office of Economics, Environmental... regulations, the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration shall issue an Accounting... ASC. The ASC issued by the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration will remain...

  16. 49 CFR 1200.2 - Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... Financial Accounting Standards by the FASB, and provided that the Office of Economics, Environmental... regulations, the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration shall issue an Accounting... ASC. The ASC issued by the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration will remain...

  17. 49 CFR 1200.2 - Adoption of generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... Financial Accounting Standards by the FASB, and provided that the Office of Economics, Environmental... regulations, the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration shall issue an Accounting... ASC. The ASC issued by the Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration will remain...

  18. 75 FR 6231 - Securities Act of 1933; Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Order Regarding Review of FASB...

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    2010-02-08

    ... Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') and its parent organization, the Financial Accounting... recognizing the FASB's financial accounting and reporting standards as ``generally accepted'' under Section...; Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Order Regarding Review of FASB Accounting Support Fee for 2010 Under Section...

  19. 76 FR 50117 - Commission Rules and Forms Related to the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification

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    2011-08-12

    ... [Release Nos. 33-9250; 34-65052; IC-29748] Commission Rules and Forms Related to the FASB's Accounting... Accounting Standards Codification\\TM\\ (``FASB Codification'').\\1\\ The technical amendments include revision... prescribed under the Securities Act, Exchange Act and Investment Company Act. \\1\\ ``FASB Accounting Standards...

  20. Bank Regulation: Analysis of the Failure of Superior Bank, FSB, Hinsdale, Illinois

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2002-02-07

    statement of financial position based on the fair value . The best evidence of fair value is a quoted market price in an active market, but if there is no...market price, the value must be estimated. In estimating the fair value of retained interests, valuation techniques include estimating the present...about interest rates, default, prepayment, and volatility. In 1999, FASB explained that when estimating the fair value for 7FAS No. 140: Accounting for

  1. 78 FR 20705 - Securities Act of 1933; Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Order Regarding Review of FASB...

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    2013-04-05

    ... accepted for purposes of the securities laws, any accounting principles established by a standard setting... Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') and its parent organization, the Financial Accounting... recognizing the FASB's financial accounting and reporting standards as ``generally accepted'' under Section...

  2. Proposed reporting model update creates dialogue between FASB and not-for-profits.

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    Mosrie, Norman C

    2016-04-01

    Seeing a need to refresh the current guidelines, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposed an update to the financial accounting and reporting model for not-for-profit entities. In a response to solicited feedback, the board is now revisiting its proposed update and has set forth a plan to finalize its new guidelines. The FASB continues to solicit and respond to feedback as the process progresses.

  3. Can managed care reduce employers' retiree medical liability?

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    Taylor, R S; Newton, B

    1991-01-01

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has forced U.S. companies to look squarely at their current retiree health obligations and their future commitments. Accounting Statement No. 106 (FAS 106) requires employers to accrue liabilities for retiree health benefits during employees' active service, rather than record the costs as benefits are paid. Employers are scrambling to find ways to reduce the statement's effect on corporate balance sheets. While managed health care has been increasingly employed to control benefit costs in active employee health plans, it has not been as popular in retiree plans. This article reviews important demographic and health trends in the retiree population and summarizes employers' early responses to FAS 106. It explores why managed health care has thus far played a limited role in reducing employers' postretirement medical liability, and offers insight into how that role could be increased in the future.

  4. New FASB standard addresses revenue recognition considerations.

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    McKee, Thomas E

    2015-12-01

    Healthcare organizations are expected to apply the following steps in revenue recognition under the new standard issued in May 2014 by the Financial Accounting Standards Board: Identify the customer contract. Identify the performance obligations in the contract. Determine the transaction price. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. Recognize revenue when--or in some circumstances, as--the entity satisfies the performance obligation.

  5. Consistency endangered by FASB-GASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board, Government Accounting Standards Board ) dispute.

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    Garner, M; Grossman, W

    1991-02-01

    The Financial Accounting Foundation's (FAF's) November 1989 decision to uphold the 1984 jurisdictional arrangement between the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) leaves little doubt that the healthcare industry will now be subject to two sets of accounting standards. The FAF's decision created a distinction between the accounting practices of government-owned hospitals and non-hospital governmental entities and their adherence to standards set by FASB, GASB, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A governmental healthcare organization should carefully determine which accounting rules it follows and remain attentive to further GASB developments.

  6. Unravelling the confusion caused by GASB, FASB accounting rules.

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    Duis, T E

    1994-11-01

    Separate GASB and FASB accounting and financial reporting rules for governmental healthcare providers are producing confusion. Among other problems, they reduce the usefulness of aggregated data about the healthcare industry. This article addresses the inconsistencies of the various reporting standards and identified problems they can cause.

  7. In Vivo Roles of Fatty Acid Biosynthesis Enzymes in Biosynthesis of Biotin and α-Lipoic Acid in Corynebacterium glutamicum.

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    Ikeda, Masato; Nagashima, Takashi; Nakamura, Eri; Kato, Ryosuke; Ohshita, Masakazu; Hayashi, Mikiro; Takeno, Seiki

    2017-10-01

    For fatty acid biosynthesis, Corynebacterium glutamicum uses two type I fatty acid synthases (FAS-I), FasA and FasB, in addition to acetyl-coenzyme A (CoA) carboxylase (ACC) consisting of AccBC, AccD1, and AccE. The in vivo roles of the enzymes in supplying precursors for biotin and α-lipoic acid remain unclear. Here, we report genetic evidence demonstrating that the biosynthesis of these cofactors is linked to fatty acid biosynthesis through the FAS-I pathway. For this study, we used wild-type C. glutamicum and its derived biotin vitamer producer BFI-5, which was engineered to express Escherichia coli bioBF and Bacillus subtilis bioI Disruption of either fasA or fasB in strain BFI-5 led to decreased production of biotin vitamers, whereas its amplification contributed to increased production, with a larger impact of fasA in both cases. Double disruptions of fasA and fasB resulted in no biotin vitamer production. The acc genes showed a positive effect on production when amplified simultaneously. Augmented fatty acid biosynthesis was also reflected in pimelic acid production when carbon flow was blocked at the BioF reaction. These results indicate that carbon flow down the FAS-I pathway is destined for channeling into the biotin biosynthesis pathway, and that FasA in particular has a significant impact on precursor supply. In contrast, fasB disruption resulted in auxotrophy for lipoic acid or its precursor octanoic acid in both wild-type and BFI-5 strains. The phenotypes were fully complemented by plasmid-mediated expression of fasB but not fasA These results reveal that FasB plays a specific physiological role in lipoic acid biosynthesis in C. glutamicum IMPORTANCE For the de novo biosynthesis of fatty acids, C. glutamicum exceptionally uses a eukaryotic multifunctional type I fatty acid synthase (FAS-I) system comprising FasA and FasB, in contrast to most bacteria, such as E. coli and B. subtilis , which use an individual nonaggregating type II fatty acid synthase (FAS-II) system. In this study, we reported genetic evidence demonstrating that the FAS-I system is the source of the biotin precursor in vivo in the engineered biotin-prototrophic C. glutamicum strain. This study also uncovered the important physiological role of FasB in lipoic acid biosynthesis. Here, we present an FAS-I enzyme that functions in supplying the lipoic acid precursor, although its biosynthesis has been believed to exclusively depend on FAS-II in organisms. The findings obtained here provide new insights into the metabolic engineering of this industrially important microorganism to produce these compounds effectively. Copyright © 2017 American Society for Microbiology.

  8. In Vivo Roles of Fatty Acid Biosynthesis Enzymes in Biosynthesis of Biotin and α-Lipoic Acid in Corynebacterium glutamicum

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    Nagashima, Takashi; Nakamura, Eri; Kato, Ryosuke; Ohshita, Masakazu; Hayashi, Mikiro; Takeno, Seiki

    2017-01-01

    ABSTRACT For fatty acid biosynthesis, Corynebacterium glutamicum uses two type I fatty acid synthases (FAS-I), FasA and FasB, in addition to acetyl-coenzyme A (CoA) carboxylase (ACC) consisting of AccBC, AccD1, and AccE. The in vivo roles of the enzymes in supplying precursors for biotin and α-lipoic acid remain unclear. Here, we report genetic evidence demonstrating that the biosynthesis of these cofactors is linked to fatty acid biosynthesis through the FAS-I pathway. For this study, we used wild-type C. glutamicum and its derived biotin vitamer producer BFI-5, which was engineered to express Escherichia coli bioBF and Bacillus subtilis bioI. Disruption of either fasA or fasB in strain BFI-5 led to decreased production of biotin vitamers, whereas its amplification contributed to increased production, with a larger impact of fasA in both cases. Double disruptions of fasA and fasB resulted in no biotin vitamer production. The acc genes showed a positive effect on production when amplified simultaneously. Augmented fatty acid biosynthesis was also reflected in pimelic acid production when carbon flow was blocked at the BioF reaction. These results indicate that carbon flow down the FAS-I pathway is destined for channeling into the biotin biosynthesis pathway, and that FasA in particular has a significant impact on precursor supply. In contrast, fasB disruption resulted in auxotrophy for lipoic acid or its precursor octanoic acid in both wild-type and BFI-5 strains. The phenotypes were fully complemented by plasmid-mediated expression of fasB but not fasA. These results reveal that FasB plays a specific physiological role in lipoic acid biosynthesis in C. glutamicum. IMPORTANCE For the de novo biosynthesis of fatty acids, C. glutamicum exceptionally uses a eukaryotic multifunctional type I fatty acid synthase (FAS-I) system comprising FasA and FasB, in contrast to most bacteria, such as E. coli and B. subtilis, which use an individual nonaggregating type II fatty acid synthase (FAS-II) system. In this study, we reported genetic evidence demonstrating that the FAS-I system is the source of the biotin precursor in vivo in the engineered biotin-prototrophic C. glutamicum strain. This study also uncovered the important physiological role of FasB in lipoic acid biosynthesis. Here, we present an FAS-I enzyme that functions in supplying the lipoic acid precursor, although its biosynthesis has been believed to exclusively depend on FAS-II in organisms. The findings obtained here provide new insights into the metabolic engineering of this industrially important microorganism to produce these compounds effectively. PMID:28754705

  9. 17 CFR 229.303 - (Item 303) Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

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    2013-04-01

    ... may be combined whenever the two topics are interrelated. Where in the registrant's judgment a...-15-4 (Guarantees Topic), as may be modified or supplemented, and that is not excluded from the... excluded from the scope of FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, pursuant to FASB ASC subparagraph...

  10. 17 CFR 229.303 - (Item 303) Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... may be combined whenever the two topics are interrelated. Where in the registrant's judgment a...-15-4 (Guarantees Topic), as may be modified or supplemented, and that is not excluded from the... excluded from the scope of FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, pursuant to FASB ASC subparagraph...

  11. 17 CFR 229.303 - (Item 303) Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... may be combined whenever the two topics are interrelated. Where in the registrant's judgment a...-15-4 (Guarantees Topic), as may be modified or supplemented, and that is not excluded from the... excluded from the scope of FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, pursuant to FASB ASC subparagraph...

  12. Design and evaluation of foamed asphalt base materials.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-05-01

    Foamed asphalt stabilized base (FASB) combines reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled : concrete (RC), and/or graded aggregate base (GAB) with a foamed asphalt binder to produce a : partially stabilized base material. The objectives of this study...

  13. Design and evaluation of foamed asphalt base materials : [research summary].

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-05-01

    Foamed asphalt stabilized base (FASB) combines reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), : recycled concrete (RC), and/or graded aggregate base (GAB) with a foamed asphalt : binder to produce a partially stabilized base material. Although widely used, most :...

  14. 78 FR 37696 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Updated Postretirement Benefit (PRB) References

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    ... that were deleted in the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB's) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The references no longer exist in the..., 2012, to replace the obsolete references to paragraphs 110, 112, and 113 of Financial Accounting...

  15. Position Statements, Issue Briefs, Resolutions and Consensus Statements. Revised

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    National Association of School Nurses (NJ1), 2012

    2012-01-01

    This article presents position statements, issue briefs, and resolutions and consensus statements of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). The Position Statements include: (1) Allergy/Anaphylaxis Management in the School Setting; (2) Caseload Assignments; (3) Child Mortality in the School Setting; (4) Chronic Health Conditions, Managed…

  16. 76 FR 60364 - Net Worth and Equity Ratio

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    ... to ``follow the new Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rule while still allowing the capital... accepted accounting principles and as further defined in Sec. 702.2(f) of this chapter. * * * * * [[Page... also proposed technical changes to the term ``net worth'' to ensure consistency and accurate accounting...

  17. 78 FR 3895 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated...

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    ... maintain their ALLL. Although Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update No... investment amounts by impairment measurement method for only three segments: consumer credit cards, all other... recorded investment amounts by impairment measurement method for five loan categories: commercial real...

  18. 77 FR 67059 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Joint Comment Request

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    .... Although Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-20, Disclosures... categories and collecting ALLL and the related recorded investment amounts by impairment measurement method... measurement method for five loan categories: commercial real estate, residential real estate, commercial...

  19. 75 FR 13329 - Implications of Financial Accounting System (FAS) 166 on SBA Guaranteed Loan Programs

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    ... SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SBA-2010-0005] Implications of Financial Accounting... from the public on: (1) The effect that the accounting changes mandated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) 166 have on SBA Lender and investor...

  20. 40 CFR 1502.20 - Tiering.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... review (§ 1508.28). Whenever a broad environmental impact statement has been prepared (such as a program... statement or environmental assessment need only summarize the issues discussed in the broader statement and incorporate discussions from the broader statement by reference and shall concentrate on the issues specific...

  1. 40 CFR 1502.20 - Tiering.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... review (§ 1508.28). Whenever a broad environmental impact statement has been prepared (such as a program... statement or environmental assessment need only summarize the issues discussed in the broader statement and incorporate discussions from the broader statement by reference and shall concentrate on the issues specific...

  2. 40 CFR 1502.20 - Tiering.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... review (§ 1508.28). Whenever a broad environmental impact statement has been prepared (such as a program... statement or environmental assessment need only summarize the issues discussed in the broader statement and incorporate discussions from the broader statement by reference and shall concentrate on the issues specific...

  3. 40 CFR 1502.20 - Tiering.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... review (§ 1508.28). Whenever a broad environmental impact statement has been prepared (such as a program... statement or environmental assessment need only summarize the issues discussed in the broader statement and incorporate discussions from the broader statement by reference and shall concentrate on the issues specific...

  4. 40 CFR 1502.20 - Tiering.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... review (§ 1508.28). Whenever a broad environmental impact statement has been prepared (such as a program... statement or environmental assessment need only summarize the issues discussed in the broader statement and incorporate discussions from the broader statement by reference and shall concentrate on the issues specific...

  5. 76 FR 44915 - Statement of Policy Regarding Communications in Connection With the Collection of Decedents' Debts

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    2011-07-27

    .... 45, the Commission issues this final Statement of Policy Regarding Communications in Connection with... collection of decedents' debts (``proposed Statement'').\\2\\ The proposed Statement addressed three issues... collectors state or imply that the family has a moral obligation to pay the [[Page 44918

  6. 77 FR 14843 - [Securities Act of 1933; Release No. 9300/March 7, 2012; Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Release...

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    2012-03-13

    ..., as generally accepted for purposes of the securities laws, any accounting principles established by a... concluding that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (``FASB'') and its parent organization, the Financial Accounting Foundation (``FAF''), satisfied the criteria for an accounting standard-setting body...

  7. How to Integrate International Financial Reporting Standards into Accounting Programs

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    Singer, Robert A.

    2012-01-01

    It is expected the SEC will require U.S. domestic companies to prepare and file their annual 10Ks in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) by 2016. Given the probability that the FASB-IASB convergence project (i.e., Norwalk Agreement) will continue subsequent to mandatory adoption, US accounting programs will be…

  8. 76 FR 6191 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request-Thrift Financial Report

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    2011-02-03

    ...' association concerning the definition of core deposits, which was not an element of the OTS's October 5, 2010.... generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The OTS received comments from a bankers' association on... breakdowns by loan category, until the FASB finalizes proposed clarifications to its standards for accounting...

  9. Converging Transnational Financial Reporting Standards: Validating the Joint FASB/IASB Concept of Information Quality

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    Watkins, Jim

    2012-01-01

    Accelerating cross-border investing activity transformed global financial markets during the latter part of the 20th century. Due to lack of trans-cultural consistency comparability in financial reporting was compromised hindering multinational investment. In light thereof there is a movement afoot among international authorities to converge…

  10. 17 CFR 270.3a-8 - Certain research and development companies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... and development costs as defined in FASB ASC Topic 730, Research and Development, as currently in... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 3 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Certain research and... COMMISSION (CONTINUED) RULES AND REGULATIONS, INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 § 270.3a-8 Certain research and...

  11. 17 CFR 270.3a-8 - Certain research and development companies.

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    2014-04-01

    ... and development costs as defined in FASB ASC Topic 730, Research and Development, as currently in... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 4 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Certain research and... COMMISSION (CONTINUED) RULES AND REGULATIONS, INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 § 270.3a-8 Certain research and...

  12. 17 CFR 270.3a-8 - Certain research and development companies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... and development costs as defined in FASB ASC Topic 730, Research and Development, as currently in... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 3 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Certain research and... COMMISSION (CONTINUED) RULES AND REGULATIONS, INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 § 270.3a-8 Certain research and...

  13. New Frontiers: Training Forensic Accountants within the Accounting Program

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    Ramaswamy, Vinita

    2007-01-01

    Accountants have recently been subject to very unpleasant publicity following the collapse of Enron and other major companies. There has been a plethora of accounting failures and accounting restatements of falsified earnings, with litigations and prosecutions taking place every day. As the FASB struggles to tighten the loopholes in accounting,…

  14. 17 CFR 230.488 - Effective date of registration statements relating to securities to be issued in certain business...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... statements relating to securities to be issued in certain business combination transactions. 230.488 Section... REGULATIONS, SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Investment Companies; Business Development Companies § 230.488 Effective date of registration statements relating to securities to be issued in certain business combination...

  15. How to Support Prescriptive Statements by Empirical Research: Some Missing Parts

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    Wecker, Christof

    2013-01-01

    This paper continues a discussion started in a special issue about the acceptability of prescriptive statements in educational research articles. In light of some ambiguities concerning what counts as a prescriptive statement, and the special issue's focus on causal relations as a requirement for the justification of prescriptive statements, a…

  16. AICPA allows low-cost options for compiled financial statements.

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    Reinstein, Alan; Luecke, Randall W

    2002-02-01

    The AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee's (ARSC) SSARS No. 8, Amendment to Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 1, Compilation and Review of Financial Statements, issued in October 2000, allows financial managers to provide plain-paper, compiled financial statements for the exclusive use of management. Such financial statements were disallowed in 1979 when the AICPA issued SSARS No. 1, Compilation and Review of Financial Statements. With the issuance of SSARS No. 8, financial managers can prepare plain-paper, compiled financial statements when third parties are not expected to rely on the financial statements, management acknowledges such restrictions in writing, and management acknowledges its primary responsibility for the adequacy of the financial statements.

  17. Teaching Undergraduate Accounting Majors How to Interpret the Accounting Standards Codification: An Alternative to Research Cases

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    Toerner, Michael C.; Swindle, C. Bruce; Burckel, Daryl V.

    2014-01-01

    Professional accountants regularly search the FASB'S Accounting Standards Codification to find answers to financial accounting questions. Accounting educators know this and frequently use research cases in an attempt to help students begin developing this ability. But many students struggle with these cases because they have not been taught how to…

  18. new lease accounting and health care.

    PubMed

    Berman, Mindy

    2016-05-01

    Recently released lease accounting standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) present three significant challenges for healthcare organizations: All leases must be reported on a company's balance sheet, increasing liabilities on the balance sheets of healthcare organizations considerably. Contractual agreements not previously considered leases will now be treated as leases. Classification of some equipment leases could change.

  19. 17 CFR 274.13 - Form N-8B-3, registration statement of unincorporated management investment companies currently...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... statement of unincorporated management investment companies currently issuing periodic payment plan...-8B-3, registration statement of unincorporated management investment companies currently issuing..., pursuant to section 8(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, by unincorporated management investment...

  20. Compilation Process for the DOD Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 1997.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1998-09-24

    we issued a disclaimer of opinion on the DoD Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 1997. We issued our reports on internal controls and compliance...with laws and regulations on June 22, 1998. The overall audit objective was to determine whether the DoD Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 1997

  1. Comparison of content of FDA letters not approving applications for new drugs and associated public announcements from sponsors: cross sectional study

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    Chahal, Harinder S; Sigelman, Daniel W; Stacy, Sylvie; Sclar, Joshua; Ddamulira, Barbara

    2015-01-01

    Objectives To describe the content of non-public complete response letters issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when they do not approve marketing applications from sponsors (drug companies) and to compare them with the content any subsequent press releases issued by those sponsors Design Cross sectional study. Data sources All applications for which FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research initially issued complete response letters (n=61) from 11 August 2008 to 27 June 2013. Complete response letters and press releases were divided into discrete statements related to seven domains and 64 subdomains and assessed to determine whether they matched. Results 48% (29) of complete response letters cited deficiencies in both the safety and efficacy domains, and only 13% cited neither safety nor efficacy deficiencies. No press release was issued for 18% (11) of complete response letters, and 21% (13) of press releases did not match any statements from the letters. Press release statements matched 93 of the 687 statements (14%), including 16% (30/191) of efficacy and 15% (22/150) of safety statements. Of 32 complete response letters that called for a new clinical trial for safety or efficacy, 59% (19) had matching press release statements. Seven complete response letters reported higher mortality rates in treated participants; only one associated press release mentioned this fact. Conclusions FDA generally issued complete response letters to sponsors for multiple substantive reasons, most commonly related to safety and/or efficacy deficiencies. In many cases, press releases were not issued in response to those letters and, when they were, omitted most of the statements in the complete response letters. Press releases are incomplete substitutes for the detailed information contained in complete response letters. PMID:26063327

  2. When stereotypes become 'scientific' statements: dealing with gender issues.

    PubMed

    Madureira, Ana Flávia do Amaral

    2009-06-01

    The theoretical analysis by Watzlawik (Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science 2009) demonstrates the scientific fragility of the constructs of masculinity and femininity based on the oversimplification and overlapping between three levels of analysis: group differences, inter-individual differences and intra-individual differences. Watzlawik presents fresh and relevant contributions in terms of methodological issues, especially about the construction of scientific generalizations. Here I focus on issues related to the transformation of stereotypes in statements about gender differences that claim to be 'scientific'--outlining the socio-political agendas of such statements.

  3. It's Time to Implement GASB Statement 54

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    Heinfeld, Gary; Nuehring, Bert

    2012-01-01

    In February 2009, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 54, "Find Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions." This statement changes how a fund balance is classified on the face of the government fund financial statements and refines the definitions for government fund types. The statement's…

  4. Kohlberg and Gilligan: Duet or Duel?

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    Jorgensen, Gunnar

    2006-01-01

    Most moral psychologists have come to accept two types of moral reasoning: Kohlberg's "justice" and Gilligan's "care", but there still seem to be some unresolved issues. By analysing and comparing Kohlberg's statement on some theoretical issues with some of Gilligan's statements in an interview in April 2003, I will look at some key issues in the…

  5. 77 FR 25782 - Environmental Impact Statement: Madison County, IL

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    2012-05-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement...: The FHWA is issuing this notice of intent to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement... the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS...

  6. 75 FR 9015 - Environmental Impact Statement: Cook County, IL

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    2010-02-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Cook... FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be... Department of Transportation, will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve...

  7. Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Ledley, Tamara S.; Sundquist, Eric; Schwartz, Stephen; Hall, Dorothy K.; Fellows, Jack; Killeen, Timothy

    1999-01-01

    The American Geophysical Union (AGU), as a scientific organization devoted to research on the Earth and space sciences, provides current scientific information to the public on issues pertinent to geophysics. The Council of the AGU approved a position statement on Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases in December 1998. The statement, together with a short summary of the procedures that were followed in its preparation, review, and adoption were published in the February 2, 1999 issue of Eos ([AGU, 1999]. The present article reviews scientific understanding of this issue as presented in peer-reviewed publications that serves as the underlying basis of the position statement.

  8. 3 CFR - Presidential Signing Statements

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 3 The President 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Presidential Signing Statements Presidential Documents Other Presidential Documents Memorandum of March 9, 2009 Presidential Signing Statements Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies For nearly two centuries, Presidents have issued statements addressing constitutional or other...

  9. 10 CFR 39.17 - Request for written statements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Request for written statements. 39.17 Section 39.17 Energy... Licensing Requirements § 39.17 Request for written statements. Each license is issued with the condition..., submit written statements, signed under oath or affirmation, to enable the Commission to determine...

  10. Substance Abuse. Policy Statement.

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    National Collaboration for Youth, Washington, DC.

    This paper presents the policy statement on substance abuse from the National Collaboration for Youth (NCY). The policy statement section lists programs and activities supported by the NCY. A section on background includes a statement of the issue of substance abuse. Areas examined in this section include alcohol abuse and drunk driving among…

  11. Defamation Issues in Higher Education.

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    Bazluke, Francine Tilewick

    This monograph reviews the law applying to defamation issues, cites various judicial decisions that affect colleges and universities, and offers guidance for minimizing the risk of defamation liability. It defines the two subclasses of defamatory statements: first, libel, which is a recorded or printed statement, and second, slander, which is…

  12. Collective Perspectives on Issues Affecting Learning Disabilities. Position Papers and Statements.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, Baltimore, MD.

    Position papers of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities during 1981-1994 and information about this committee's history, mission, and operational procedures are presented. The position papers and statements are as follows: "Learning Disabilities: Issues on Definition" (1981); "In-service Programs in Learning…

  13. The Cost of a Military Person-Year. A Method for Computing Savings from Force Reductions

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2007-01-01

    personnel FASAB Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board FASB Financial Accounting Standards Board FERS Federal Employee Retirement System FG federal...an average prescribed SMCR of only $61,393, which is clearly problematic: Using the Comptroller’s own methods as mandated by DoD financial man... financial commitment the Figure 4.2 Probability-Adjusted Present Values of Retirement Benefits for Current Members by YOS RAND MG598-4.2 1,400 $ th o u

  14. Managing Environmental Liabilities using Full Lifecycle Accounting

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-05-01

    aniJtl’lnut, ... Ill ld II d»INi"’ Ill £¢ttl> I .. IN F<£~DIO:L 11Contains Enfos Confidential and Proprietary Information EMERGING “ FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT... Fair value measurement, also known as “mark-to-market”, has emerged as the favored measurement principle under U.S. and international financial...reporting standards over the past decade. In recent years, the FASB has adopted numerous standards requiring fair value measurement of liabilities

  15. Academic Freedom: National Council for the Social Studies Policy Statements.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC.

    This booklet presents three NCSS policy statements: 1) Academic Freedom and the Social Studies Teacher, 2) Academic Freedom: A Policy Statement, and 3) The NCSS Legal Defense Fund. The first statement includes guidelines for the study of controversial issues in the classroom and an outline of teachers' rights and responsibilities. It emphasizes…

  16. 40 CFR 124.61 - Final environmental impact statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 21 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Final environmental impact statement... environmental impact statement. No final NPDES permit for a new source shall be issued until at least 30 days after the date of issuance of a final environmental impact statement if one is required under 40 CFR 6...

  17. 75 FR 26320 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement; West Waukesha Bypass, Waukesha...

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    ... Environmental Impact Statement; West Waukesha Bypass, Waukesha County, WI AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for...

  18. 78 FR 64535 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

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    ... policy issues and appropriate technical and operational issues related to the programs administered by... Federal Officer (DFO). Any member of the public may file a written statement with the Board. Written... previously submitted written statements. Written comments should be provided to Mr. R. Scott Trent, DFO, at...

  19. National airspace system : FAA reauthorization issues are critical to system transformation and operations statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-02-01

    As requested, this statement discusses issues for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aviation industry is in a period of economic turmoil and faces an : uncertain future. At the same time, FAA is undertaking one of ...

  20. Policy Statement on a New Chemicals Category for Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    On November 4, 1999, EPA issued its policy statement on a category for Persistent Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) new chemicals. The statement provides guidance criteria for persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity for new chemicals.

  1. Ethnocentrism is an unacceptable rationale for health care policy: a critique of transplant tourism position statements.

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    Evans, R W

    2008-06-01

    Medical tourism has emerged as a global health care phenomenon, valued at $60 billion worldwide in 2006. Transplant tourism, unlike other more benign forms of medical tourism, has become a flashpoint within the transplant community, underscoring the uneasy relationships among science, religion, politics, ethics and international health care policies concerning the commercialization of transplantation. Numerous professional associations have drafted or issued position statements condemning transplant tourism. Often the criticism is misdirected. The real issue concerns both the source and circumstances surrounding the procurement of donor organs, including commercialization. Unfortunately, many of the position statements circulated to date represent an ethnocentric and decidedly western view of transplantation. As such, the merits of culturally insensitive policy statements issued by otherwise well-intended transplant professionals, and the organizations they represent, must be evaluated within the broader context of foreign relations and diplomacy, as well as cultural and ethical relativity. Having done so, many persons may find themselves reluctant to endorse statements that have produced a misleading social desirability bias, which, to a great extent, has impeded more thoughtful and inclusive deliberations on the issues. Therefore, instead of taking an official position on policy matters concerning the commercial aspects of transplantation, international professional associations should offer culturally respectful guidance.

  2. 75 FR 25309 - Environmental Impact Statement: Cook County, IL

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    2010-05-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Cook... FHWA is issuing this Notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be... project comprises several elements of the overall Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation...

  3. 76 FR 41554 - Notice To Rescind a Notice of Intent and Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Highway 35...

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    2011-07-14

    ... and Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Highway 35, Between Norfolk and South Sioux City, NE AGENCY... Environmental Impact Statement. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that we are rescinding the Notice of Intent (NOI) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for improvements that...

  4. 49 CFR 26.23 - What is the requirement for a policy statement?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false What is the requirement for a policy statement? 26... Requirements for DBE Programs for Federally-Assisted Contracting § 26.23 What is the requirement for a policy statement? You must issue a signed and dated policy statement that expresses your commitment to your DBE...

  5. 76 FR 68225 - License Renewal Application for Purdue University

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    ... each contention, the petitioner must provide a specific statement of the issue of law or fact to be... response to the application. The petition must also include a concise statement of the alleged facts or... exists with the applicant on a material issue of law or fact, including references to specific portions...

  6. 78 FR 20714 - Environmental Impact Statement: Cook County, Illinois

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    2013-04-05

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Cook... Department of Transportation, is preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to improve.... SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this revised notice of intent to advise the public that an environmental...

  7. 7 CFR 510.1 - General statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 7 Agriculture 6 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false General statement. 510.1 Section 510.1 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued) AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PUBLIC INFORMATION § 510.1 General statement. This part is issued in accordance with the...

  8. 17 CFR 210.3-16 - Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 2 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being registered. 210.3-16 Section 210.3-16... constitute a substantial portion of collateral if the aggregate principal amount, par value, or book value of...

  9. 78 FR 52574 - Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC; Decommissioning Project; Hematite, Missouri

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    ... statement of the issue of law or fact to be raised or controverted, as well as a brief explanation of the... must also include a concise statement of the alleged facts or expert opinions which support the... material issue of law or fact, including references to specific portions of the application for amendment...

  10. 77 FR 16077 - License Amendment Request From Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC, Hematite Decommissioning Project

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    2012-03-19

    ..., the petitioner must provide a specific statement of the issue of law or fact to be raised or... application. The petition must also include a concise statement of the alleged facts or expert opinions which... applicant on a material issue of law or fact, including references to specific portions of the application...

  11. Stem cell research ethics: consensus statement on emerging issues.

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    Caulfield, Timothy; Ogbogu, Ubaka; Nelson, Erin; Einsiedel, Edna; Knoppers, Bartha; McDonald, Michael; Brunger, Fern; Downey, Robin; Fernando, Kanchana; Galipeau, Jacques; Geransar, Rose; Griener, Glenn; Grenier, Glenn; Hyun, Insoo; Isasi, Rosario; Kardel, Melanie; Knowles, Lori; Kucic, Terrence; Lotjonen, Salla; Lyall, Drew; Magnus, David; Mathews, Debra J H; Nisbet, Matthew; Nisker, Jeffrey; Pare, Guillaume; Pattinson, Shaun; Pullman, Daryl; Rudnicki, Michael; Williams-Jones, Bryn; Zimmerman, Susan

    2007-10-01

    This article is a consensus statement by an international interdisciplinary group of academic experts and Canadian policy-makers on emerging ethical, legal and social issues in human embryonic stem cells (hESC) research in Canada. The process of researching consensus included consultations with key stakeholders in hESC research (regulations, stem cell researchers, and research ethics experts), preparation and distribution of background papers, and an international workshop held in Montreal in February 2007 to discuss the papers and debate recommendations. The recommendations provided in the consensus statement focus on issues of immediate relevance to Canadian policy-makers, including informed consent to hESC research, the use of fresh embryos in research, management of conflicts of interest, and the relevance of public opinion research to policy-making.

  12. ACHP | Section 106 Regulations Users Guide

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    related rules, policy issues, opinions, and guidance documents Section 106: The Rules Regulations Text Flow Chart and Explanatory Material Section-by-Section Questions and Answers Policy Statements ACHP Policy Statement on Historic Preservation and Community Revitalization Policy Statement on the ACHP's

  13. ACHP | News | ACHP Issue Spotlight: Transmission Lines in the West

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    Search skip specific nav links Home arrow News arrow ACHP Approves Policy Statement Regarding Federal Relationships with Tribal Historic Preservation Officers ACHP Approves Policy Statement Regarding Federal approved the ACHP Policy Statement Regarding Federal Relationships with Tribal Historic Preservation

  14. ICCE Policy Statement on Network and Multiple Machine Software.

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    Computing Teacher, 1983

    1983-01-01

    Issued to provide guidance for the resolution of problems inherent in providing and securing good educational software, this statement outlines responsibilities of educators, hardware vendors, and software developers/vendors. Sample policy statements for school districts and community colleges, suggested format for software licenses, and technical…

  15. 77 FR 26278 - Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 42

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-03

    ... FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 42 AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. ACTION: Notice. Board Action... Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 42...

  16. 77 FR 33735 - Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 43

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-07

    ... FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 43 AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. ACTION: Notice. Board Action... Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 43...

  17. 78 FR 2673 - Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 44

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-01-14

    ... FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 44 AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. ACTION: Notice. Board Action... Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 44...

  18. Space station human productivity study. Volume 4: Issues

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1985-01-01

    The 305 Issues contained represent topics recommended for study in order to develop requirements in support of space station crew performance/productivity. The overall subject matter, space station elements affecting crew productivity, was organized into a coded subelement listing, which is included for the reader's reference. Each issue is numbered according to the 5-digit topical coding scheme. The requirements column on each Issue page shows a cross-reference to the unresolved requirement statement(s). Because topical overlaps were frequently encountered, many initial Issues were consolidated. Apparent gaps, therefore, may be accounted for by an Issue described within a related subelement. A glossary of abbreviations used throughout the study documentation is also included.

  19. Implementation Recommendations for School Districts. GASB Statement No. 34.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Association of School Business Officials International, Reston, VA.

    Statement 34 is the most significant change in the history of governmental accounting. It is a dramatic change in the way school districts report and present financial information. This new reporting model affects every public-school organization that issues financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).…

  20. 7 CFR 3011.1 - General statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 7 Agriculture 15 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false General statement. 3011.1 Section 3011.1 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC § 3011.1 General statement. This part is issued in...

  1. Applying Statement 34's Capital Asset Requirements.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Finden, Randal

    2001-01-01

    Discusses common issues and offers recommendations related to revisions in Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 34 wherein the financial reporting of the general fixed-assets account group is eliminated and instead a school district's general capital assets are reported and depreciated on the new statement of net assets and statement…

  2. 18 CFR 4.20 - Initial statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Constructed Projects not Subject to Section 23(a) of the Act § 4.20 Initial statement. (a) Notification of Commission. In all cases where licenses are issued for projects... letter shall also include a statement to the effect that actual legitimate original cost, or if not known...

  3. 18 CFR 4.1 - Initial cost statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... OF PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Projects Constructed Under License § 4.1 Initial cost statement. (a) Notification of Commission. When a project is constructed under a license issued under the... 18 Conservation of Power and Water Resources 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Initial cost statement...

  4. 18 CFR 4.1 - Initial cost statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... OF PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Projects Constructed Under License § 4.1 Initial cost statement. (a) Notification of Commission. When a project is constructed under a license issued under the... 18 Conservation of Power and Water Resources 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Initial cost statement...

  5. 18 CFR 4.20 - Initial statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Constructed Projects not Subject to Section 23(a) of the Act § 4.20 Initial statement. (a) Notification of Commission. In all cases where licenses are issued for projects... letter shall also include a statement to the effect that actual legitimate original cost, or if not known...

  6. 18 CFR 4.20 - Initial statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Constructed Projects not Subject to Section 23(a) of the Act § 4.20 Initial statement. (a) Notification of Commission. In all cases where licenses are issued for projects... letter shall also include a statement to the effect that actual legitimate original cost, or if not known...

  7. 18 CFR 4.1 - Initial cost statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... OF PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Projects Constructed Under License § 4.1 Initial cost statement. (a) Notification of Commission. When a project is constructed under a license issued under the... 18 Conservation of Power and Water Resources 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Initial cost statement...

  8. 18 CFR 4.1 - Initial cost statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... OF PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Projects Constructed Under License § 4.1 Initial cost statement. (a) Notification of Commission. When a project is constructed under a license issued under the... 18 Conservation of Power and Water Resources 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Initial cost statement...

  9. 18 CFR 4.20 - Initial statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Constructed Projects not Subject to Section 23(a) of the Act § 4.20 Initial statement. (a) Notification of Commission. In all cases where licenses are issued for projects... letter shall also include a statement to the effect that actual legitimate original cost, or if not known...

  10. 18 CFR 4.20 - Initial statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... PROJECT COSTS Determination of Cost of Constructed Projects not Subject to Section 23(a) of the Act § 4.20 Initial statement. (a) Notification of Commission. In all cases where licenses are issued for projects... letter shall also include a statement to the effect that actual legitimate original cost, or if not known...

  11. Final environmental statement, Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor Program. Volume 1

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

    None

    1975-12-01

    Information is presented under the following section headings: LMFBR program options and their compatibility with the major issues affecting commercial development, Proposed Final Environmental Statement for the LMFBR program, December 1974, WASH-1535, supplemental material, and material relating to Proposed Final Environmental Statement review. (DG)

  12. Toward a Statement of Educational Philosophy.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Rasi, Humberto M.

    2001-01-01

    Describes a 2001 conference by the Education Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists which involved presentations of papers and focus groups and which convened participants to discuss and approve an updated and expanded Statement of Adventist Philosophy of Education. The statement is included in this theme issue. (SM)

  13. 33 CFR 230.13 - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Environmental Impact Statement..., DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING NEPA § 230.13 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). An EIS... issues and impacts. The transmittal letter to EPA as well as the cover sheet should clearly identify the...

  14. 10 CFR 63.24 - Updating of application and environmental impact statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Updating of application and environmental impact statement... Updating of application and environmental impact statement. (a) The application must be as complete as... the time a construction authorization was issued. (c) DOE shall supplement its environmental impact...

  15. Understanding Financial Statements. A Strategic Guide for Independent College & University Boards.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    McCarthy, John H.; Turner, Robert M.; Johnson, Sandra L., Ed.

    1997-01-01

    This guide for members of the governing boards of independent colleges and universities is intended to provide information necessary to an understanding of college and university financial statements, especially annual financial statements. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 identifies key questions and strategic issues facing…

  16. 75 FR 20363 - Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 38, Accounting for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-19

    ... FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standard 38, Accounting for Federal Oil and Gas Resources AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards... is hereby given that the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Statement of...

  17. 78 FR 42521 - Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 45 and Scheduled Public...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-16

    ... FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 45 and Scheduled Public Hearing AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board... given that the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Statement of Federal...

  18. 17 CFR 210.3-16 - Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 2 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being registered. 210.3-16 Section 210.3-16... aggregate principal amount, par value, or book value of the securities as carried by the registrant, or the...

  19. 17 CFR 210.3-16 - Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 2 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being registered. 210.3-16 Section 210.3-16... aggregate principal amount, par value, or book value of the securities as carried by the registrant, or the...

  20. Admiral Furman Academy: A Case Study in Selected Not-for-Profit Auditing Issues

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Grippo, Frank J.; Nassiripour, Sia

    2009-01-01

    The purpose of this case is to help students explore accounting and auditing issues often confronted by auditors of not-for-profit organizations. Given final financial statements, the goal of the case is to require students to prepare the footnotes that would be considered an integral part of the financial statements. The case is intended for…

  1. Inspector General, DOD, Oversight of the Air Force Audit Agency Audit of the FY 1995 Air Force Consolidated Financial Statements.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1996-04-18

    financial statements . We delegated the audit of the FY 1995 Air Force consolidated financial statements to the Air Force Audit Agency. On March 1...1996, the Air Force Audit Agency issued its "Report of Audit: Opinion on Fiscal Year 1995 Air Force Consolidated Financial Statements " (Project 94053001...disclaimer of opinion. The audit objective was to determine the accuracy and completeness of the audit of the FY 1995 Air Force consolidated financial statements conducted

  2. Healthcare Financial Management Association, Principles and Practices Board. Statement no. 15: Valuation and financial statement presentation of charity service and bad debts by institutional healthcare providers.

    PubMed

    1993-02-01

    Principles and Practices Board (P&P Board) Statement No. 2, issued in 1978, provided a basis for differentiating between charity service and bad debts. The statement acknowledged that, while the differentiation was helpful, the financial accounting and reporting of charity service and bad debts were the same. In 1990, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) published (after review and approval by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board) an extensive revision of the guide titled "Audits of Providers of Health Care Services." The revised guide substantially changed the reporting of bad debts and eliminated charity service from revenue. Disclosure of the entity's policy for providing charity service and the level of charity service provided is required by the revised guide. The P&P Board decided that a substantive revision of its Statement No. 2 was required to bring it into conformity with the revised guide and to provide direction on implementation of the revised guide's requirements. This statement supersedes Statement No. 2 and deals with the same issues, including bad debts.

  3. Financial Reporting under GASB Statement No. 34 and ASBO International Certificate of Excellence Financial Reporting.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Heinfeld, Gary

    This guide presents a financial model that affects all governmental entities that issue financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The model was prepared to provide school business officials specific examples of school system financial-statement presentations. The guide is divided into six chapters.…

  4. 29 CFR 2200.39 - Statement of position.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 29 Labor 9 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Statement of position. 2200.39 Section 2200.39 Labor Regulations Relating to Labor (Continued) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE... intervene, may file a statement of position with respect to any or all issues to be heard. The Judge may...

  5. 78 FR 48151 - Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-07

    ... made. Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the DHB may do so in... do so by submitting a written statement to the DHB Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should address the following details: the issue, discussion, and a...

  6. 78 FR 34402 - Final Environmental Impact Statement, Habitat Conservation Plan, and Implementing Agreement...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-07

    ...-FF03E15000] Final Environmental Impact Statement, Habitat Conservation Plan, and Implementing Agreement, Ni... Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) associated with an application received from NiSource Inc. (hereafter ``Ni... Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). If issued, the ITP would authorize NiSource to take 10...

  7. Framing a South Africa Policy Statement

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Murray, Roger F.

    1978-01-01

    A model position statement for the college trustee is presented that deals with the management of and decision-making for corporate equity securities. Neither selling the stock nor leaving decisions on social issues, such as the apartheid one, to corporate management is seen as a satisfactory alternative. Adoption of a position statement can guide…

  8. 10 CFR 51.104 - NRC proceeding using public hearings; consideration of environmental impact statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... environmental impact statement. 51.104 Section 51.104 Energy NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (CONTINUED....104 NRC proceeding using public hearings; consideration of environmental impact statement. (a)(1) In... scope of NEPA and this subpart are in issue, the NRC staff may not offer the final environmental impact...

  9. The REFLECT statement: methods and processes of creating reporting guidelines for randomized controlled trials for livestock and food safety by modifying the CONSORT statement.

    PubMed

    O'Connor, A M; Sargeant, J M; Gardner, I A; Dickson, J S; Torrence, M E; Dewey, C E; Dohoo, I R; Evans, R B; Gray, J T; Greiner, M; Keefe, G; Lefebvre, S L; Morley, P S; Ramirez, A; Sischo, W; Smith, D R; Snedeker, K; Sofos, J; Ward, M P; Wills, R

    2010-03-01

    The conduct of randomized controlled trials in livestock with production, health and food-safety outcomes presents unique challenges that may not be adequately reported in trial reports. The objective of this project was to modify the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement to reflect the unique aspects of reporting these livestock trials. A 2-day consensus meeting was held on 18-19 November 2008 in Chicago, IL, USA, to achieve the objective. Prior to the meeting, a Web-based survey was conducted to identify issues for discussion. The 24 attendees were biostatisticians, epidemiologists, food-safety researchers, livestock-production specialists, journal editors, assistant editors and associate editors. Prior to the meeting, the attendees completed a Web-based survey indicating which CONSORT statement items may need to be modified to address unique issues for livestock trials. The consensus meeting resulted in the production of the REFLECT (Reporting Guidelines for Randomized Control Trials) statement for livestock and food safety and 22-item checklist. Fourteen items were modified from the CONSORT checklist and an additional sub-item was proposed to address challenge trials. The REFLECT statement proposes new terminology, more consistent with common usage in livestock production, to describe study subjects. Evidence was not always available to support modification to or inclusion of an item. The use of the REFLECT statement, which addresses issues unique to livestock trials, should improve the quality of reporting and design for trials reporting production, health and food-safety outcomes.

  10. Internal Users and Uses of Financial Statements within the Federal Government

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-06-01

    income statement, a statement of cash flows, and a statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The uses and users of private-sector financial...financial reports to identify issues of risk and opportunities based upon 6 significant year-to-year changes, long term liabilities or cash position, or...for the first time (i.e., reconciling cash with the Treasury’s balance) and has constructed an effective audit response infrastructure “enabling the

  11. Organizational Statement for EPA-sponsored Public Meetings to Discuss Pesticide Exposure Modeling

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    Information about EMPM meetings: Vision, Mission Statement, Organization, Meeting Administration and Public Meeting Attendance. Purpose is to discuss and exchange information regarding technical model-related pesticide exposure issues.

  12. Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom. NSTA Position Statement

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Science Teachers Association (NJ1), 2008

    2008-01-01

    National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has revised a position statement published in June 2005. This revised statement examines the issues surrounding the integration of animals into the K-12 science curriculum and highlights key considerations that should be addressed when deciding to introduce live animals in the classroom and involve…

  13. Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom. NSTA Position Statement

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Science Teachers Association (NJ1), 2005

    2005-01-01

    National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), led by a panel of K-12 science teachers, has developed a new position statement, "Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the Science Classroom." This statement examines the issues surrounding the integration of animals into the K-12 science curriculum and highlights key…

  14. The REFLECT statement: methods and processes of creating reporting guidelines for randomized controlled trials for livestock and food safety.

    PubMed

    O'Connor, A M; Sargeant, J M; Gardner, I A; Dickson, J S; Torrence, M E; Dewey, C E; Dohoo, I R; Evans, R B; Gray, J T; Greiner, M; Keefe, G; Lefebvre, S L; Morley, P S; Ramirez, A; Sischo, W; Smith, D R; Snedeker, K; Sofos, J; Ward, M P; Wills, R

    2010-01-01

    The conduct of randomized controlled trials in livestock with production, health, and food-safety outcomes presents unique challenges that might not be adequately reported in trial reports. The objective of this project was to modify the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement to reflect the unique aspects of reporting these livestock trials. A 2-day consensus meeting was held on November 18-19, 2008 in Chicago, IL, to achieve the objective. Before the meeting, a Web-based survey was conducted to identify issues for discussion. The 24 attendees were biostatisticians, epidemiologists, food-safety researchers, livestock production specialists, journal editors, assistant editors, and associate editors. Before the meeting, the attendees completed a Web-based survey indicating which CONSORT statement items would need to be modified to address unique issues for livestock trials. The consensus meeting resulted in the production of the REFLECT (Reporting Guidelines for Randomized Control Trials) statement for livestock and food safety and 22-item checklist. Fourteen items were modified from the CONSORT checklist, and an additional subitem was proposed to address challenge trials. The REFLECT statement proposes new terminology, more consistent with common usage in livestock production, to describe study subjects. Evidence was not always available to support modification to or inclusion of an item. The use of the REFLECT statement, which addresses issues unique to livestock trials, should improve the quality of reporting and design for trials reporting production, health, and food-safety outcomes.

  15. Pajaro Dunes Conference Draft Statement.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Journal of College and University Law, 1982

    1982-01-01

    A statement of concerns and needs in the relationship between universities and industry for biomedical research addresses the issues of research agreements and their terms, patent licensing, university and faculty roles, and establishment of policy and procedures. (MSE)

  16. 40 CFR 21.10 - Utilization of the statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... a statement is issued under § 21.5 is substantively changed in scope, concept, design, or capability... financial assistance: Provided, That there is or will be no substantive change in the scope, concept, design...

  17. 1992

    EPA Science Inventory

    There are two classes of statistical issues: firm issues amenable to problem statement and technical resolution and soft issues that have qualitative dimensions and ideological implications. irm issues are easy: defining and stating the problem is much of the solution. he soft is...

  18. 75 FR 57286 - Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the NextLight Renewable...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-20

    ... Statement for the NextLight Renewable Power, LLC, Silver State Solar Project, Clark County, NV AGENCY... Statement (EIS) for the Silver State Solar Project, Clark County, Nevada, and by this notice is announcing its availability. DATES: The BLM will not issue a final decision on the Silver State Solar Project for...

  19. Internal Controls and Compliance With Laws and Regulations for Expense Account Line Items on the FY 1996 Defense Business Operations Fund Consolidated Financial Statements.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1998-03-04

    issues discussed in this report. The primary audit objective was to determine whether the expenses on the FY 1996 DBOF consolidated financial statements were...34 November 16, 1993. In addition, we determined whether controls were adequate to ensure that the consolidated financial statements were free of material

  20. Reporting of DOD Inventory and Operating Materials and Supplies on the FY 1997 DOD Consolidated Financial Statements.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1998-11-05

    The overall audit objective was to determine whether the FY 1997 DoD Consolidated Financial Statements were presented fairly in accordance with the...disclaimer of opinion on the FY 1997 DoD Consolidated Financial Statements . We issued our report on internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations on June 22, 1998.

  1. Intellectual Disability Policy as Developed, Expressed, and Evaluated in AAIDD/The Arc Joint Statements: The Role of Organization Position Statements.

    PubMed

    Luckasson, Ruth; Ford, Marty E; McMillan, Elise D; Misilo, Frederick M; Nygren, Margaret A

    2017-07-01

    The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and The Arc of the United States (The Arc) have a long history of joined efforts to develop, express, and evaluate disability policies. These efforts have resulted in a series of formal statements on critical issues such as education, healthcare, human rights, and criminal justice. Their joint efforts further important policy goals including providing clear strong communication about important policy values and directions, promulgating key principles of high quality supports and services, affirming best professional practices, and emphasizing personal outcomes. In addition, the joint efforts (a) affirm important aspects of organization identity; (b) enhance the organizations' abilities to assure the input of a wide variety of perspectives; (c) engage members' expanded ranges of experiences and talents; (d) multiply staff and leadership resources; (e) increase communication strength and avenues; and (f) establish processes for timely review and revision of policies as critical disability issues arise or change, and new opportunities for policy integration and advancement occur. This article describes the processes used to develop, express, and evaluate the position statements; summarizes the policy content of several joint statements; and discusses the role of these organization position statements.

  2. Guidelines clarify managed care accounting procedures.

    PubMed

    Cheramy, S J; Garner, M

    1989-08-01

    Two new documents offer guidance for accounting issues involved in managed care programs. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Statement of Position 89-5 and HFMA's Principles and Practices Board Statement No. 11 address risk contracting from the perspective of the managed care program and the healthcare provider, respectively. One key issue addressed in the documents is the timing of expense recognition of the costs of providing health services to members of managed care plans.

  3. Points to Consider: Ethical, Legal, and Psychosocial Implications of Genetic Testing in Children and Adolescents

    PubMed Central

    Botkin, Jeffrey R.; Belmont, John W.; Berg, Jonathan S.; Berkman, Benjamin E.; Bombard, Yvonne; Holm, Ingrid A.; Levy, Howard P.; Ormond, Kelly E.; Saal, Howard M.; Spinner, Nancy B.; Wilfond, Benjamin S.; McInerney, Joseph D.

    2015-01-01

    In 1995, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) jointly published a statement on genetic testing in children and adolescents. In the past 20 years, much has changed in the field of genetics, including the development of powerful new technologies, new data from genetic research on children and adolescents, and substantial clinical experience. This statement represents current opinion by the ASHG on the ethical, legal, and social issues concerning genetic testing in children. These recommendations are relevant to families, clinicians, and investigators. After a brief review of the 1995 statement and major changes in genetic technologies in recent years, this statement offers points to consider on a broad range of test technologies and their applications in clinical medicine and research. Recommendations are also made for record and communication issues in this domain and for professional education. PMID:26140447

  4. Code of Ethical Conduct for Computer-Using Educators: An ICCE Policy Statement.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Computing Teacher, 1987

    1987-01-01

    Prepared by the International Council for Computers in Education's Ethics and Equity Committee, this code of ethics for educators using computers covers nine main areas: curriculum issues, issues relating to computer access, privacy/confidentiality issues, teacher-related issues, student issues, the community, school organizational issues,…

  5. The REFLECT statement: methods and processes of creating reporting guidelines for randomized controlled trials for livestock and food safety.

    PubMed

    O'Connor, A M; Sargeant, J M; Gardner, I A; Dickson, J S; Torrence, M E; Dewey, C E; Dohoo, I R; Evans, R B; Gray, J T; Greiner, M; Keefe, G; Lefebvre, S L; Morley, P S; Ramirez, A; Sischo, W; Smith, D R; Snedeker, K; Sofos, J; Ward, M P; Wills, R

    2010-01-01

    The conduct of randomized controlled trials in livestock with production, health, and food-safety outcomes presents unique challenges that may not be adequately reported in trial reports. The objective of this project was to modify the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement to reflect the unique aspects of reporting these livestock trials. A two-day consensus meeting was held on November 18-19, 2008 in Chicago, IL, United States of America, to achieve the objective. Prior to the meeting, a Web-based survey was conducted to identify issues for discussion. The 24 attendees were biostatisticians, epidemiologists, food-safety researchers, livestock-production specialists, journal editors, assistant editors, and associate editors. Prior to the meeting, the attendees completed a Web-based survey indicating which CONSORT statement items may need to be modified to address unique issues for livestock trials. The consensus meeting resulted in the production of the REFLECT (Reporting Guidelines For Randomized Control Trials) statement for livestock and food safety (LFS) and 22-item checklist. Fourteen items were modified from the CONSORT checklist, and an additional sub-item was proposed to address challenge trials. The REFLECT statement proposes new terminology, more consistent with common usage in livestock production, to describe study subjects. Evidence was not always available to support modification to or inclusion of an item. The use of the REFLECT statement, which addresses issues unique to livestock trials, should improve the quality of reporting and design for trials reporting production, health, and food-safety outcomes.

  6. The REFLECT statement: methods and processes of creating reporting guidelines for randomized controlled trials for livestock and food safety.

    PubMed

    O'Connor, A M; Sargeant, J M; Gardner, I A; Dickson, J S; Torrence, M E; Dewey, C E; Dohoo, I R; Evans, R B; Gray, J T; Greiner, M; Keefe, G; Lefebvre, S L; Morley, P S; Ramirez, A; Sischo, W; Smith, D R; Snedeker, K; Sofos, J N; Ward, M P; Wills, R

    2010-01-01

    The conduct of randomized controlled trials in livestock with production, health, and food-safety outcomes presents unique challenges that may not be adequately reported in trial reports. The objective of this project was to modify the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement to reflect the unique aspects of reporting these livestock trials. A two-day consensus meeting was held on November 18-19, 2008 in Chicago, Ill, United States of America, to achieve the objective. Prior to the meeting, a Web-based survey was conducted to identify issues for discussion. The 24 attendees were biostatisticians, epidemiologists, food-safety researchers, livestock production specialists, journal editors, assistant editors, and associate editors. Prior to the meeting, the attendees completed a Web-based survey indicating which CONSORT statement items may need to be modified to address unique issues for livestock trials. The consensus meeting resulted in the production of the REFLECT (Reporting Guidelines for Randomized Control Trials) statement for livestock and food safety (LFS) and 22-item checklist. Fourteen items were modified from the CONSORT checklist, and an additional sub-item was proposed to address challenge trials. The REFLECT statement proposes new terminology, more consistent with common usage in livestock production, to describe study subjects. Evidence was not always available to support modification to or inclusion of an item. The use of the REFLECT statement, which addresses issues unique to livestock trials, should improve the quality of reporting and design for trials reporting production, health, and food-safety outcomes.

  7. Disclosures, conflict of interest, and funding issues in urogynecology articles: a bibliometric study.

    PubMed

    Koch, Marianne; Riss, Paul; Kölbl, Heinz; Umek, Wolfgang; Hanzal, Engelbert

    2015-10-01

    The ethical behavior of authors, editors, and journals is increasingly placed in the spotlight, by both the public and the research community. Disclosures and conflict of interest (COI) statements of publishing authors represent one important aspect. We aimed to unravel the current management of disclosures, COI, and funding statements in the subspecialty urogynecology. A bibliometric study was carried out. We included six journals that published urogynecology articles between January and December 2013. All original articles, reviews, and opinion articles were assessed for the presence of disclosure/COI and funding statements. Information given on the official disclosure form was compared with information given in the final article (International Urogynecology Journal). All journals investigated require disclosure and funding statements in their instructions to authors. Of the 434 articles included, almost all contained a disclosure statement (98-100 %). Funding statements were present in 41-100 % of articles, indicating a difference in journal type (50 % on average among urogynecology journals; 75 % on average among general gynecology journals). The main source of funding was "grants" (58 %), followed by "none" (16 %), "industry" (16 %), and lastly "hospital/university" (10 %). Disclosure statements in the article were identical to the official disclosure form in 80 % (IUJ). Disclosure/COI statements were included in almost all urogynecology articles investigated. Their content, however, is sometimes incomplete and should possibly be monitored more closely by journals and authors. Despite universal requirements of journals, the reporting of funding seems inconsistent. This issue in addition to the completeness of disclosures should be given more attention.

  8. From Too Much Freedom to Too Much Restriction: The Case of Teacher Autonomy from National Curriculum Statement (NCS) to Curriculum and Assessment Statement (CAPS)

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    Ramatlapana, K.; Makonye, J. P.

    2012-01-01

    The major curricula revisions in South Africa in the last two decades or so have changed the curriculum landscape. These revisions are meant to effect among other issues, the socio-economic development for all through quality education. The latest curricula transition from National Curriculum Statement (NCS) to Curriculum and Assessment Policy…

  9. Intellectual Disability Policy as Developed, Expressed, and Valuated in AAIDD/The Arc Joint Statements: The Role of Organization Position Statements

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    Luckasson, Ruth; Ford, Marty E.; McMillan, Elise D.; Misilo, Frederick M., Jr.; Nygren, Margaret A.

    2017-01-01

    The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and The Arc of the United States (The Arc) have a long history of joined efforts to develop, express, and evaluate disability policies. These efforts have resulted in a series of formal statements on critical issues such as education, healthcare, human rights, and…

  10. Undergraduate Students' Attitudes toward Biodiversity

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    Huang, Hui-Ju; Lin, Yu-Teh Kirk

    2014-01-01

    The study investigated American and Taiwan undergraduate students' attitudes toward biodiversity. The survey questionnaire consisted of statements prompted by the question "To what extent do you agree with the following statements about problems with the biodiversity issues." Students indicated strongly disagree, disagree, agree,…

  11. 40 CFR 1502.1 - Purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... significant environmental issues and alternatives and shall reduce paperwork and the accumulation of... Protection of Environment COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT § 1502.1 Purpose. The primary purpose of an environmental impact statement is to serve as an action-forcing device to...

  12. Results of a Wildlife Toxicology Workshop held by the Smithsonian Institution ? Identification and prioritization of problem statements

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    Grim, K.C.; Fairbrother, A.; Monfort, S.; Tan, S.; Rattner, B.A.; Gerould, S.; Beasley, V.; Aguirre, A.; Rowles, T.

    2007-01-01

    On March 13-15, 2007 nearly 50 scientists and administrators from the US and Canada participated in a Smithsonian-sponsored Wildlife Toxicology Workshop. Invitees were from academic, government, conservation and the private organizations and were selected to represent the diverse disciplines that encompass wildlife toxicology. The workshop addressed scientific and policy issues, strengths and weaknesses of current research strategies, interdisciplinary and science-based approaches in the study of complex contaminant issues, mechanisms for disseminating data to policy-makers, and the development of a partner network to meet the challenges facing wildlife toxicology over the next decade. Prior to the meeting, participants were asked to submit issues they deemed to be of highest concern which shaped four thematic groups for discussion: Wildlife Toxicology in Education, Risk Assessment, Multiple Stressors/Complex Mixtures, and Sub-Lethal to Population-Level Effects. From these discussion groups, 18 problem statements were developed and prioritized outlining what were deemed the most important issues to address now and into the future. Along with each problem statement participants developed potential solutions and action steps geared to move each issue forward. The workshop served as a stepping stone for action in the field of wildlife toxicology. These problem statements and the resulting action items are presented to the inter-disciplinary wildlife toxicology community for adoption, and future work and action items in these areas are encouraged. The workshop outcome looks to generate conversation and collaboration that will lead to the development of innovative research, future mechanisms for funding, workshops, working groups, and listserves within the wildlife toxicology community.

  13. Live What You Teach & Teach What You Live: Student Views on the Acceptability of Teachers' Value-Related Statements about Sustainability and Climate Change

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    Torkar, Gregor

    2013-01-01

    This paper presents the results of a survey among pre-service and in-service students of pre-school education and students of environmental sciences on the acceptability of value-laden statements made by their teachers on issues of sustainable development and climate change. Fifteen statements were provided, and students had to choose among the…

  14. 77 FR 30046 - Environmental Impact Statement: Wiscasset and Edgecomb, Lincoln County, ME

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Wiscasset and Edgecomb, Lincoln County, ME AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent to Terminate (Withdraw) EIS. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the...

  15. 75 FR 54220 - Environmental Impact Statement: Skowhegan and Madison, Somerset County, ME

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Skowhegan and Madison, Somerset County, ME AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent to Terminate (Withdraw) EIS. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the...

  16. 17 CFR 210.3-16 - Financial statements of affiliates whose securities collateralize an issue registered or being...

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    2010-04-01

    ... POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1975 General Instructions As to Financial Statements § 210.3-16 Financial... the securities as carried by the registrant, or the market value of such securities, whichever is the...

  17. The effect of including a 'psychooncological statement' in the discharge summary on patient-physician communication: a randomized controlled trial.

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    Book, Katrin; Dinkel, Andreas; Henrich, Gerhard; Stuhr, Claudia; Peuker, Mareike; Härtl, Kristin; Brähler, Elmar; Herschbach, Peter

    2013-12-01

    The objective of this study is to determine whether the inclusion of a 'psychooncological statement' (PO-statement) in the discharge summary enhances patient-physician communication about psychosocial issues across the inpatient and outpatient sector. A total of 1416 cancer patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (with PO-statement in the discharge summary) or control group (discharge summary without PO-statement). Shortly before discharge from the hospital (T1), patients from the intervention group were screened for psychosocial distress. Based on the electronic clinical documentation system, screening results were subsequently integrated into the discharge summary, which automatically generated a PO-statement. To determine the effect of the PO-statement, patients as well as their primary care physicians (n = 596) were asked during follow-up care (T2) whether psychosocial distress was discussed during the last consultation. Including a PO-statement in the discharge summary did not result in more frequent discussions about psychosocial issues compared with the control group from the patients' and physicians' perspectives. Instead, discussions about psychosocial well-being were significantly associated with women of the patient (p = <0.001) and the physician (p = 0.011), medical discipline (gynecologists; p = 0.002), cancer diagnosis (gynecological cancer; p = 0.002), metastases (p = <0.001), professional training of patients (none, p = 0.026), and psychosocial qualification of physicians (p = 0.018). Written information on psychosocial distress in the discharge summary alone does not affect communication. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  18. MBEA Today. Volume LVI. Issues 1-5.

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    MBEA Today, 1991

    1991-01-01

    This packet contains five issues of "MBEA Today," the official publication of the Michigan Business Education Association, issued from September 1990 through September 1991. Articles in issue 1 include the following: "MBEA Presents Position Statements to Michigan State Board of Education" (Ann M. Remp); "Adult Education:…

  19. 75 FR 5371 - Environmental Impact Statement: Cumberland, Harnett and Wake Counties, NC

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    2010-02-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement... of Intent. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact... INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Clarence W. Coleman, P.E., Director of Preconstruction and Environment, Federal...

  20. Bibliography of Mock Trial Materials.

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    National Inst. for Citizen Education in the Law, Washington, DC.

    This catalog lists general articles on mock trials, information for arranging mock trial competitions, mock trial problem sets, and video tapes. The problem sets contain introductory material, applicable law, statements of facts, witness statements, and documents. The cases include issues in family, consumer, criminal, and immigration law. Several…

  1. Liability.

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    Hollander, Patricia A.

    This chapter on liability covers a number of cases alleging negligence by colleges, universities, and university hospitals filed by patients and injured students. Liability issues are also part of defamation of character suits. Oral statements are known as slander, while written statements which defame are called libel. In certain situations,…

  2. 75 FR 6680 - Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Meetings

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    .... (b) Briefings concerning on-going projects of interest to MERPAC. (c) Other items brought up for... makes recommendations to the Assistant Commandant for Operations on issues concerning merchant marine... following task statements may meet to deliberate-- (a) Task Statement 30, concerning Utilizing Military Sea...

  3. 75 FR 13656 - Interagency Policy Statement on Funding and Liquidity Risk Management

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    ... policy statement summarizes the principles of sound liquidity risk management that the agencies have... Supervision issued in September 2008, Principles for Sound Liquidity Risk Management and Supervision, which contains 17 principles detailing international supervisory guidance for sound liquidity risk management. \\2...

  4. In Brief: Science academies' statement on climate change

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    Showstack, Randy

    2009-06-01

    “It is essential that world leaders agree on emissions reductions needed to combat negative consequences of anthropogenic climate change,” national science academies from 13 countries declared in a joint statement issued on 11 June. The statement, issued by the academies of the G8 countries—including England, France, Russia, and the United States—and five other countries (Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and South Africa), came in advance of a G8 meeting in Italy in July and prior to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations in Denmark in December. “The G8+5 should lead the transition to an energy-efficient and low-carbon world economy, and foster innovation and research and development for both mitigation and adaptation technologies,” the statement noted. The academies urged governments to agree at the UNFCCC negotiations to adopt a long-term global goal and short-term emissions reduction targets so that by 2050 global emissions would be reduced by about 50% from 1990 levels.

  5. SOP 98-5 brings uniformity to reporting start-up costs.

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    Luecke, R W; Meeting, D T

    1999-08-01

    The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position (SOP) No. 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities, in April 1998 to provide organizations with guidance on how to report start-up and organization costs. Because some companies were expensing start-up costs while other companies were capitalizing start-up costs with a variety of periods over which to amortize costs, it was difficult to compare companies' financial statements. SOP No. 98-5 will bring uniformity to the treatment of start-up and organization costs by dictating that these costs be expensed as incurred. AICPA's Accounting Standards Executive Committee adopted an intentionally broad definition of start-up costs to capture the vast majority of costs associated with starting up an organization. SOP No. 98-5 takes effect for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998, but can be applied earlier for fiscal years for which financial statements have not been issued.

  6. The use of fund accounting and the need for single fund reporting by institutional healthcare providers. Principles and Practices Board Statement No. 8. Healthcare Financial Management Association.

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    1986-06-01

    For many years, hospitals and other institutional healthcare providers used fund accounting as a basis for presenting their financial statements. Recently, authoritative literature has placed less emphasis on separate fund reporting. This is evidenced by the reduction of fund classifications specified in the literature. This trend seems to follow the recognition that institutional healthcare activities should be reported in a manner comparable to other businesses. The Principles and Practices Board (P&P Board) of the Healthcare Financial management Association believes that general purpose financial statements of institutional healthcare providers should be comparable to reporting by other businesses. That is, all assets, liabilities, and equity are presented in a single aggregated balance sheet without differentiation by fund. This form of presentation, referred to in this statement as single fund reporting, should be used by all institutional healthcare providers including those that are part of HMOs, universities, municipalities, and other larger entities when separate reports of the provider are issued. The P&P Board is studying other significant issues concerning the reporting of revenues and components of equity and changes therein. The conclusion in this statement can be implemented even though conclusions on these related subjects are not yet complete. The P&P Board recognizes that certain circumstances may require detailed records and reports for special purposes. This statement deals only with those general purpose financial statements on which an independent accountant's opinion is expressed.

  7. Attitudes to Educational Issues: Development of an Instrument.

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    Lemke, Jay L.; And Others

    To obtain a test which could be used for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on teachers' attitudes toward contemporary educational issues, the Attitudes to Educational Issues instrument (AEI) was developed. Statements were written in five-choice Likert format to express attitudes toward these six educational issues: (1)…

  8. Background Checks

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    Fields, Cheryl

    2005-01-01

    In this era when many Americans seem resigned to greater encroachments on their personal privacy due to the growth and ubiquity of electronic databases with information about almost every aspect of their lives, a recent statement from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) seems timely. The statement highlighted the issue of…

  9. 76 FR 36613 - Environmental Impact Statement; Nueces County, TX

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    2011-06-22

    ... County, TX AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent (NOI). SUMMARY... (TxDOT) are issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement (EIS) will...--Texas Division, 300 East 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Telephone: 512-536-5960. SUPPLEMENTARY...

  10. Are You Ready To Display Depreciation?

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    Bosserman, David C.

    2000-01-01

    Addresses issues raised for public colleges and universities as a result of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements concerning inclusion of depreciation on an institution's Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets. Provides a sample impact analysis and financial statements for a hypothetical university to…

  11. Statement Verification: A Stochastic Model of Judgment and Response.

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    Wallsten, Thomas S.; Gonzalez-Vallejo, Claudia

    1994-01-01

    A stochastic judgment model (SJM) is presented as a framework for addressing issues in statement verification and probability judgment. Results of 5 experiments with 264 undergraduates support the validity of the model and provide new information that is interpreted in terms of the SJM. (SLD)

  12. Indian Policy. Statement by the President.

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    Reagan, Ronald

    The statement by President Ronald Reagan on Indian policy, issued on January 24, 1983, indicates that the administration believes that responsibilities and resources should be restored to the governments which are closest to the people served, including federally recognized American Indian tribes. The attachment summarizes policy via 10 Reagan…

  13. 1492: Multiple Perspectives. Transcript.

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    National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC.

    This National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) board of directors substantive issue session initiated the process of developing a position statement for the educational observance of the Quincentenary of Columbus' landing in the Americas. The meeting consisted of proposal statements by panelists and advocated the development of a united…

  14. 17 CFR 230.259 - Withdrawal or abandonment of offering statements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Withdrawal or abandonment of offering statements. 230.259 Section 230.259 Commodity and Securities Exchanges SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Regulation A-Conditional Small Issues...

  15. 77 FR 29750 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement: Milwaukee County

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    2012-05-18

    ... Environmental Impact Statement: Milwaukee County AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent. SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental... Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bethaney Bacher-Gresock, Environmental Major...

  16. 7 CFR 1493.200 - General statement.

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    2010-01-01

    ... OF AGRICULTURE LOANS, PURCHASES, AND OTHER OPERATIONS CCC EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAMS CCC... Commodity Credit Corporation's (CCC) Facility Guarantee Program (FGP). CCC will issue facility payment... payment guarantee issued by CCC. ...

  17. 7 CFR 1493.200 - General statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... OF AGRICULTURE LOANS, PURCHASES, AND OTHER OPERATIONS CCC EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAMS CCC... Commodity Credit Corporation's (CCC) Facility Guarantee Program (FGP). CCC will issue facility payment... payment guarantee issued by CCC. ...

  18. 76 FR 40777 - Interim Enforcement Policy for Certain Fire Protection Issues

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    2011-07-12

    ... Certain Fire Protection Issues AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Policy statement; revision... Enforcement Policy on enforcement discretion for certain fire protection issues to extend the enforcement... policy affects licensees that are transitioning to use the National Fire Protection Association Standard...

  19. FY 2004 Performance and Accountability Report

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    US Department of Education, 2004

    2004-01-01

    The Department?s financial statements, which appear on pp. 115?119, received an unqualified audit opinion issued by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP for the third consecutive year. Preparing these statements is part of the Department?s continuing efforts to achieve financial management excellence and to provide accurate and…

  20. 78 FR 65151 - Modification of Financial Reporting Requirements for Non-Profit Organizations

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    2013-10-31

    ... CDFI Fund financial statements that have been reviewed by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, no later than 180... financial statements that have been audited by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with...

  1. 78 FR 15973 - Notice of Public Scoping Meetings for the Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Environmental...

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    2013-03-13

    ... Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System Environmental Impact Statement, New Mexico AGENCY: Bureau of... Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the Bureau of Reclamation is preparing an environmental impact... document, alternatives, concerns, and issues to be addressed in the environmental impact statement. DATES...

  2. Major Decisions Ahead: Implementing SFAA Nos. 116 and 117.

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    Williams, Kenneth; Turner, Robert

    1994-01-01

    Issues that colleges and universities must address in implementing the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statements of Financial Accounting Standards 116 (concerning contributions received and made) and 117 (for nonprofit organizations) are outlined. The overall objective is to present a financial statement in a format that tells the…

  3. 76 FR 67774 - Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

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    2011-11-02

    ..., Financial Statements and Annual Report. 6. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2011 Comprehensive Statement and Annual Performance Plan. 7. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2012 Integrated Financial Plan. 8. Consideration.... Strategic Issues. 2. Financial Matters. Tuesday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. (Open) 1. Approval of Minutes of...

  4. 7 CFR 226.6 - State agency administrative responsibilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... statement. Institutions must submit their nondiscrimination policy statement and a media release, unless the State agency has issued a Statewide media release on behalf of all institutions; (iv) Management plan..., except that: (A) The State agency and an institution that is a school food authority must enter into a...

  5. 78 FR 26067 - General Management Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas

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    2013-05-03

    .... Alternative 2, the NPS preferred alternative, would support a broad ecosystem approach for preserve management... management of cross-boundary resource issues and the importance of encouraging partnerships to address and... Management Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas AGENCY: National...

  6. 75 FR 66756 - Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

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    2010-10-29

    ....epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ . Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 10/18/2010 Through..., EPA is required to make its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies public. Historically, EPA has met this mandate by publishing weekly notices of availability of EPA comments, which includes...

  7. 77 FR 45663 - James William Eisenberg, M.D.; Decision and Order

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    2012-08-01

    ... failed to consider any non-opioid management other than cannabis, and failed to review the Controlled... noticed and alleged in its prehearing statement and documentary evidence that Respondent issued controlled..., (Gov't Ex. 11).\\1\\ \\1\\ I find in this case that the Government's prehearing statements and documentary...

  8. 20 CFR 900.1 - Basis.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 4 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Basis. 900.1 Section 900.1 Employees' Benefits JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION § 900.1 Basis. This statement is issued by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (the Joint Board) pursuant to the...

  9. 20 CFR 900.1 - Basis.

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    2011-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 3 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Basis. 900.1 Section 900.1 Employees' Benefits JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION § 900.1 Basis. This statement is issued by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (the Joint Board) pursuant to the...

  10. 20 CFR 900.1 - Basis.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 4 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Basis. 900.1 Section 900.1 Employees' Benefits JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION § 900.1 Basis. This statement is issued by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (the Joint Board) pursuant to the...

  11. 20 CFR 900.1 - Basis.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 4 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Basis. 900.1 Section 900.1 Employees' Benefits JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION § 900.1 Basis. This statement is issued by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (the Joint Board) pursuant to the...

  12. 20 CFR 900.1 - Basis.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 3 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Basis. 900.1 Section 900.1 Employees' Benefits JOINT BOARD FOR THE ENROLLMENT OF ACTUARIES STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION § 900.1 Basis. This statement is issued by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (the Joint Board) pursuant to the...

  13. 45 CFR 1336.35 - Appeal of ineligibility.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... proposes are ineligible for funding by the Commissioner of ANA, may appeal the Commissioner's ruling to the... notification. (b) The appeal must clearly identify the issue(s) in dispute and contain a statement of the applicant's position on such issue(s) along with pertinent facts and reasons in support of the position. (c...

  14. The Socio-Scientific Reasoning Model: Instruments for Evaluation.

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    Cheu, Janey; And Others

    The Environmental Issues Test (EIT) is an instrument designed to assess moral and ethical reasoning within a scientific or technological context. It is comprised of five dilemma stories each of which highlights an environmental issue and the moral conflicts inherent in that issue. Following each dilemma story is a series of 12 issues statements,…

  15. Accounting Considerations in Public Sector Risk Management Pools.

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    Commons, Harriet V.

    1987-01-01

    The Government Accounting Standards Board's Insurance Issues Project has issued an invitation to comment on two issues: (1) whether governmental risk pools should follow the same accounting principles as commercial insurance companies and (2) financial statement disclosures required of entities with public accountability (MLF)

  16. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: methodological approaches to evaluate the literature and establish best evidence.

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    Skelly, Andrea C; Hashimoto, Robin E; Norvell, Daniel C; Dettori, Joseph R; Fischer, Dena J; Wilson, Jefferson R; Tetreault, Lindsay A; Fehlings, Michael G

    2013-10-15

    Review of methods. To provide a detailed description of the methods undertaken in the articles in this focus issue pertaining to cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and to describe the process used to develop summary statements and clinical recommendations regarding factors associated with the mechanisms, diagnosis, progression, and treatment of CSM and OPLL. We present methods used in conducting the systematic, evidence-based reviews and development of expert panel summary statements and clinical recommendations of the mechanisms, diagnosis, progression, and treatment of CSM and OPLL. Our intent is that clinicians will combine the information from these systematic reviews, narrative reviews, and primary research studies with an understanding of their own capacities and experience to better manage patients with CSM or OPLL and consider future research for the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. For the systematic reviews, which make up the bulk of the studies in this focus issue, a systematic search and critical review of the English language literature was undertaken for articles published on the mechanisms, diagnosis, progression, and treatment of CSM and OPLL. Articles were screened for relevance using a priori criteria and relevant articles were critically reviewed. Whether an article was included for review depended on whether the study question was descriptive, one of therapy, or one of prognosis. The strength of evidence for the overall body of literature in each topic area was determined by 2 independent reviewers considering risk of bias, consistency, directness, and precision of results using a modification of the Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation criteria. Disagreements were resolved by consensus. Findings from articles meeting inclusion criteria were summarized. From these summaries, summary statements or clinical recommendations were formulated among subject experts through a modified Delphi process using the Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. Methods for the 2 primary research studies and the narrative reviews are also reviewed. Because of the nature of questions that needed to be addressed, not all studies in this focus issue were amenable to systematic review. As a result, this focus issue consists of several different article types, including 1 research protocol, 2 primary research studies, 2 narrative literature reviews, 7 systematic reviews, and 3 articles that combine a systematic review component with either a narrative section (n = 2) or a provider survey (n = 1). In general, the strength of evidence ratings ranged from insufficient to moderate. Summary statements or clinical recommendations were made according to available evidence and study type: 16 summary statements were made across 8 articles, and 17 clinical recommendations were made across 9 articles. Three articles had both summary statements and clinical recommendations, 5 had summary statements only, 6 had clinical recommendations only, and 1 (the research protocol) was not amenable to either. Systematic reviews, narrative reviews, and primary research studies were undertaken to understand the mechanisms, diagnosis, progression, and treatment of CSM and OPLL and to provide summary statements and clinical recommendations. This article reports the methods used in the studies in this focus issue. SUMMARY STATEMENTS: The objectives of this focus issue were met using a variety of article and study designs, each of which has some unique methodological aspects associated with it. The reader should refer to the full article in this issue for additional details specific to that topic. The methods for systematic review follow accepted standards for rigor and, together with the application of Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation, are intended to allow for transparency in the process for creating the clinical recommendation.

  17. Medical and surgical tourism: the new world of health care globalization and what it means for the practicing surgeon.

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    Unti, James A

    2009-04-01

    In this issue of the Bulletin, the leadership of the American College of Surgeons has published a Statement on Medical and Surgical Tourism (see page 26). The statement addresses a number of concerns about this new industry and some of the safety and quality issues that patients may encounter if they seek health care services outside of the U.S. On June 16, 2008, the American Medical Association adopted its own first set of guidelines on medical tourism to help ensure the safety of patients who are considering traveling abroad for medical care. The American College of Surgeons' statement and the American Medical Association's guidelines together provide an important set of principles for consideration by patients, employers, insurers, and other third-party groups responsible for coordinating such travel outside of the country.

  18. Consensus statement from the Health of the Health Professional Conference, November 2011.

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    Hawken, Susan J; Huggard, Peter; Alley, Patrick; Clark, Angela; Moir, Fiona

    2012-04-20

    This article presents a consensus statement that arose from the views of participants that attended the multidisciplinary conference "The Health of the Health Professional", in Auckland in November 2011. A healthy workforce is the key to improving the health of all New Zealanders. Yet health practitioners' health is of concern, and despite the evidence of real problems little has been done to constructively and systematically address these issues. This consensus statement provides some potential ways to move forward.

  19. Data Supporting the Environmental Liability Reported on the FY 2000 Financial Statements

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2001-08-10

    consolidated financial statements . This audit supports our audit of the FY 2000 DoD Agency-Wide Financial Statements, specifically the line item for environmental liabilities. The Army, the Navy, and the General Accounting Office also issued audit reports related to the reliability, completeness, and supportability of environmental liabilities for FY 2000. Environmental liabilities included estimated amounts for future cleanup of contamination resulting from waste disposal methods, leaks, spills, and other past activity which have created a public health or

  20. International trends and issues

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    Curtis, C

    The nineteen (19) position statements in this paper represent Mr. Curtis` best efforts to capture Greenpeace`s views on ocean disposal or dumping of wastes and other harmful substances, including offshore oil and gas platforms. These statements, though, have not been formally approved as Greenpeace policies, although a number of them have appeared in Greenpeace documents or public statements. For this document, {open_quotes}dumping{close_quotes} refers to any deliberate disposal at sea of wastes or other matter, consistent with the London Convention.

  1. 8 CFR 103.9 - Availability of decisions and interpretive material under the Freedom of Information Act.

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    2011-01-01

    ... the public. (d) Statements of policy, interpretations, manuals, instructions to staff. Statements of policy, interpretations, and those manuals and instructions to staff (or portions thereof), affecting the... accompanying index of any material which is issued on or after July 4, 1967. (e) Public reading rooms. The...

  2. 75 FR 57005 - Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Public Hearings for the...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [Docket No. PP-334] Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact... Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the ``Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the... environmental impacts of DOE's proposed Federal action of issuing a Presidential permit to Energia Sierra Juarez...

  3. 75 FR 4619 - Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on Transportation Improvements Within the...

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    ... Impact Statement on Transportation Improvements Within the Blue-Line Corridor in Shaker Heights and... issuing this notice to advise interested agencies and the public that, in accordance with the National... transportation improvements in the Blue Line Corridor and extended areas located in Shaker Heights and...

  4. 78 FR 67207 - Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting

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    ... Previous Meetings. 4. Committee Reports. 5. FY2013 10K and Financial Statements. 6. FY2014 IFP and... MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Thursday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. (Closed) 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Financial... of Annual Report and Comprehensive Statement. 10. Tentative Agenda for the December 10, 2013, meeting...

  5. 77 FR 3794 - Certain Mobile Devices and Related Software; Request for Statements on the Public Interest

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    ... INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337-TA-750] Certain Mobile Devices and Related Software; Request for Statements on the Public Interest AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge has issued a Final...

  6. Current Assessment of Marihuana: A Rebuttal

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    Fulton, Gere B.

    1973-01-01

    A rebuttal of statements made in an article on ...summary of the most current findings related to marihuana'' which was published in the September issue of The Journal of School Health. It is the author's contention that quality of the data and the validity of the approach were too faulty to fortify the statements made. (JC)

  7. 49 CFR 604.20 - Effect of an advisory opinion.

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    2010-10-01

    ... this part. (c) A statement made or advice provided by an FTA employee constitutes an advisory opinion only if it is issued in writing under this section. A statement or advice given by an FTA employee orally, or given in writing, but not under this section, is an informal communication that represents the...

  8. 49 CFR 604.20 - Effect of an advisory opinion.

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    2011-10-01

    ... this part. (c) A statement made or advice provided by an FTA employee constitutes an advisory opinion only if it is issued in writing under this section. A statement or advice given by an FTA employee orally, or given in writing, but not under this section, is an informal communication that represents the...

  9. 49 CFR 580.8 - Odometer disclosure statement retention.

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    2010-10-01

    ..., carbon or other facsimile copy of each odometer mileage statement which they issue and receive. They... their transferor pursuant to § 580.13, or by their transferee pursuant to § 580.14, shall retain for five years a photostat, carbon, or other facsimile copy of each power of attorney that they receive...

  10. 17 CFR 250.26 - Financial statement and recordkeeping requirements for registered holding companies and...

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    2010-04-01

    ... to form and content of financial statements; and (2) Shall make and keep current accounts, books and... which it issues to stockholders. Such accounts, books and other records shall be maintained in... subsidiary company thereof shall hereafter follow the equity method of accounting for investments in any...

  11. 37 CFR 1.704 - Reduction of period of adjustment of patent term.

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    2012-07-01

    ... TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES Adjustment and Extension... disclosure statement: (i) Was first cited in any communication from a patent office in a counterpart foreign... statement; or (ii) Is a communication that was issued by a patent office in a counterpart foreign or...

  12. 77 FR 71419 - Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

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    ....epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ . Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 11/19/2012 Through 11/23/2012 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment letters on EISs are...

  13. 78 FR 41927 - Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

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    ....epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ . Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 07/01/2013 Through 07/05/2013 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment letters on EISs are...

  14. 76 FR 52688 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Sheep Mountain Uranium...

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    2011-08-23

    ... project employing open pit and underground mining methods and using heap leach methods for uranium...] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Sheep Mountain Uranium Project... comments regarding issues and resource information for the proposed Sheep Mountain Uranium Project (the...

  15. 7 CFR 3011.1 - General statement.

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    2011-01-01

    ... Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC § 3011.1 General statement. This part is issued in... (7 CFR 1.1-1.23 and Appendix A) under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended...

  16. Three Year Evaluations for Handicapped Students. Position Statement [and] Supporting Paper for Position Statement on Reevaluation.

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    National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, DC.

    The National Association of School Psychologists' position on 3-year evaluations for handicapped students calls for a flexible, individualized approach to student evaluations, rather than a standardized testing system. Specific issues to be addressed by these evaluations are discussed, including effectiveness of the student's individual education…

  17. 78 FR 41057 - Sabine River Authority of Texas and Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana; Public Meetings...

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    ... the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Toledo Bend Hydroelectric Project On May 17, 2013, the Commission issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (draft EIS) for the Toledo Bend Hydroelectric Project No 2105-036 (Toledo Bend Project). The draft EIS documents the views of governmental...

  18. 76 FR 72187 - Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Westbrook Project, Corps...

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    2011-11-22

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Westbrook Project, Corps Permit Application Number SPK-2005... organizations and parties are invited to participate. Significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the EIS...

  19. 76 FR 54451 - Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental...

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    2011-09-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report for the Folsom Dam... significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the EIS/EIR include project specific and cumulative [[Page 54452...

  20. Making Mission Statements Operational: Perceptions of Principals from Tri-Association Schools

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    Fayad, Juan David; Yoshida, Roland K.

    2014-01-01

    Researchers and theorists in the management and educational leadership fields have debated the importance of mission statements. This study investigated this issue within the context of American schools that are members of the Tri-Association (Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the Caribbean). The results showed that about the same percentage…

  1. 17 CFR 230.460 - Distribution of preliminary prospectus.

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    2011-04-01

    ... issued by a face-amount certificate company or a redeemable security issued by an open-end management... the effective date of the registration statement in the same fashion as is required in the case of...

  2. 17 CFR 230.460 - Distribution of preliminary prospectus.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... issued by a face-amount certificate company or a redeemable security issued by an open-end management... the effective date of the registration statement in the same fashion as is required in the case of...

  3. 77 FR 58870 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

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    ... policy issues and appropriate technical and operational issues related to the programs administered by... with approval of the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Any member of the public may file a written statement with the Board. Written comments shall be focused on the APB's current issues under discussion and...

  4. The Exercise of Power: Developing Reasonable School Policies.

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    Sprang, Kenneth A.

    1987-01-01

    Offers a lesson in which students examine the issue of mandatory drug and alcohol testing in public schools. Students develop a policy for their own school after considering a hypothetical policy statement and attendant legal issues. (JDH)

  5. Defense.gov Special Report: Travels with Hagel - March 2013

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    Form. In this form, please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue/problem and your contact extremely informative, a senior defense official said in a statement issued to reporters traveling with

  6. Beliefs versus Lived Experience: Gender Differences in Catholic College Students' Attitudes Concerning Premarital Sex and Contraception

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    Maher, Michael J.; Sever, Linda M.; Pichler, Shaun

    2008-01-01

    In April 2003, the researchers conducted a survey of undergraduate students living in residence halls at Loyola University Chicago. The survey contained twenty statements on issues currently discussed in the religious circles, especially the Catholic Church. The majority of both Catholic males and Catholic females disagreed with the statements,…

  7. Maintaining Medicare HMO's: Problems, Protections and Prospects. Hearing before the Select Committee on Aging. House of Representatives, One Hundredth Congress, First Session.

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging.

    This document contains witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine issues involved in maintaining and strengthening Medicare Health Maintenance Orgranizations (HMO). Opening statements are included from Representatives Edward Roybal, Matthew Rinaldo, Mario Biaggi, Don Bonker, Robert Borski, Louise…

  8. Agenda. Recommendations for National Action in Higher Education. The 96th Congress. A Joint Statement.

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    National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Washington, DC.

    Recommendations for national action in higher education are offered by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The joint policy statement focuses on issues that the federal government needs to consider including: how to broaden educational opportunity…

  9. 75 FR 13268 - Extension of the Public Comment Period for the Draft Tank Closure and Waste Management...

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    ... Management Environmental Impact Statement for the Hanford Site, Richland, WA AGENCY: Department of Energy... Statement for the Hanford Site, Richland, Washington (Draft EIS, DOE/EIS-00391), made available for public... Draft EIS is also available through the Hanford Web site at: http://www.hanford.gov/orp . Issued in...

  10. Canadian Athletic Therapists' Association Education Task Force Consensus Statements

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    Lafave, Mark R.; Bergeron, Glen; Klassen, Connie; Parr, Kelly; Valdez, Dennis; Elliott, Jacqueline; Peeler, Jason; Orecchio, Elsa; McKenzie, Kirsty; Streed, Kristin; DeMont, Richard

    2016-01-01

    Context: A published commentary from 2 of the current authors acted as a catalyst for raising some key issues that have arisen in athletic therapy education in Canada over the years. Objective: The purpose of this article is to report on the process followed to establish a number of consensus statements related to postsecondary athletic therapy…

  11. 12 CFR 620.21 - Contents of the information statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 12 Banks and Banking 6 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Contents of the information statement. 620.21... days, before the meeting. If the Farm Credit bank or association will use an online meeting space as... meeting space. This information does not need to be part of an AMIS issued by a Farm Credit bank if no...

  12. 12 CFR 620.21 - Contents of the information statement.

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    2012-01-01

    ... 12 Banks and Banking 7 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Contents of the information statement. 620.21... days, before the meeting. If the Farm Credit bank or association will use an online meeting space as... meeting space. This information does not need to be part of an AMIS issued by a Farm Credit bank if no...

  13. 75 FR 10305 - Environmental Impact Statement and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Incidental Take of Seven...

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    ... Statement (EIS) to evaluate the impacts of, and alternatives to, the proposed issuance of an Endangered... alternatives and issues to be addressed in the draft EIS must be received by close of business on June 3, 2010... gather the information necessary to determine impacts and alternatives to support a decision regarding...

  14. AAUP Urges Faculty Role in Protecting Workers' Rights on Overseas Campuses

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    Schmidt, Peter

    2009-01-01

    The American Association of University Professors and its Canadian counterpart jointly issued a statement last week calling on colleges with campuses abroad to protect the rights of overseas workers and give faculty members more say in planning foreign programs. The statement, adopted by the AAUP's committee on academic freedom and tenure and the…

  15. 76 FR 54452 - Intent to Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Cordova Hills Project...

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    2011-09-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Intent to Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Cordova Hills Project in Sacramento County, CA, Corps Permit.... Potentially significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the EIS include loss of waters of the United States...

  16. 77 FR 75622 - Intent To Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Development of a Long...

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    2012-12-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Development of a Long-Term Sediment Management Plan of the... draft and final SEIS. b. Significant issues to be analyzed in depth in the DSEIS include alternatives...

  17. 42 CFR 60.43 - Limitation, suspension, or termination of the eligibility of a HEAL lender or holder.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... notice, submit material, factual issues in dispute to demonstrate that there is cause for a hearing. These issues must be both substantive and relevant. The hearing will be held in the Washington, DC..., factual issues in dispute within the 90-day required period; or (3) The statement of factual issues in...

  18. Occupational safety and health aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Japanese companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) first section.

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    Kawashita, Futoshi; Taniyama, Yukari; Hwi, Song You; Fujisaki, Takeshi; Kameda, Takashi; Mori, Koji

    2005-11-01

    Recently, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming widely recognized as an issue for Japanese companies. Corporate responsibility for employees is considered important by various stakeholders, and occupational safety and health is regarded as one of these responsibilities. The present authors examined this issue from the viewpoint of corporate management by analysis of statements found in CSR-related reports. For companies listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), we searched for CSR-related reports, and titles and contents, based on two established guidelines: the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 2002 as the international reference and the Environmental Reporting Guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan, as the domestic reference. Corporations that published CSR reports were 26.3% (416/1,581) of the total, and large differences were recognized by type of industry. Comparing the numbers of pages for various contents, more concern was shown about the environment than about social activity, indicating the environment to be the main issue of CSR in Japan. In the items included in the guidelines, many matters about occupational accidents were mentioned, but it was found that statements regarding HIV/AIDS, which is not of such strong social concern in Japan, and statements regarding the costs of safety that are difficult to calculate were few. However, statements regarding mental health, which is of high interest socially, were many, even though this issue is not included in the two guidelines used. In revising the guidelines, these matters should be reviewed. In the future, continuance of analysis of CSR-related reports with regard to changes and comparisons with overseas reports will help improve occupational safety and health.

  19. Using Concept Mapping to Develop a Conceptual Framework for Creating Virtual Communities of Practice to Translate Cancer Research into Practice

    PubMed Central

    2014-01-01

    Introduction Translating government-funded cancer research into clinical practice can be accomplished via virtual communities of practice that include key players in the process: researchers, health care practitioners, and intermediaries. This study, conducted from November 2012 through January 2013, examined issues that key stakeholders believed should be addressed to create and sustain government-sponsored virtual communities of practice to integrate cancer control research, practice, and policy and demonstrates how concept mapping can be used to present relevant issues. Methods Key stakeholders brainstormed statements describing what is needed to create and sustain virtual communities of practice for moving cancer control research into practice. Participants rated them on importance and feasibility, selected most relevant statements, and sorted them into clusters. I used concept mapping to examine the issues identified and multidimensional scaling analyses to create a 2-dimensional conceptual map of the statement clusters. Results Participants selected 70 statements and sorted them into 9 major clusters related to creating and sustaining virtual communities of practice: 1) standardization of best practices, 2) external validity, 3) funding and resources, 4) social learning and collaboration, 5) cooperation, 6) partnerships, 7) inclusiveness, 8) social determinants and cultural competency, and 9) preparing the environment. Researchers, health care practitioners, and intermediaries were in relative agreement regarding issues of importance for creating these communities. Conclusion Virtual communities of practice can be created to address the needs of researchers, health care practitioners, and intermediaries by using input from these key stakeholders. Increasing linkages between these subgroups can improve the translation of research into practice. Similarities and differences between groups can provide valuable information to assist the government in developing virtual communities of practice. PMID:24762532

  20. Using concept mapping to develop a conceptual framework for creating virtual communities of practice to translate cancer research into practice.

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    Vinson, Cynthia A

    2014-04-24

    Translating government-funded cancer research into clinical practice can be accomplished via virtual communities of practice that include key players in the process: researchers, health care practitioners, and intermediaries. This study, conducted from November 2012 through January 2013, examined issues that key stakeholders believed should be addressed to create and sustain government-sponsored virtual communities of practice to integrate cancer control research, practice, and policy and demonstrates how concept mapping can be used to present relevant issues. Key stakeholders brainstormed statements describing what is needed to create and sustain virtual communities of practice for moving cancer control research into practice. Participants rated them on importance and feasibility, selected most relevant statements, and sorted them into clusters. I used concept mapping to examine the issues identified and multidimensional scaling analyses to create a 2-dimensional conceptual map of the statement clusters. Participants selected 70 statements and sorted them into 9 major clusters related to creating and sustaining virtual communities of practice: 1) standardization of best practices, 2) external validity, 3) funding and resources, 4) social learning and collaboration, 5) cooperation, 6) partnerships, 7) inclusiveness, 8) social determinants and cultural competency, and 9) preparing the environment. Researchers, health care practitioners, and intermediaries were in relative agreement regarding issues of importance for creating these communities. Virtual communities of practice can be created to address the needs of researchers, health care practitioners, and intermediaries by using input from these key stakeholders. Increasing linkages between these subgroups can improve the translation of research into practice. Similarities and differences between groups can provide valuable information to assist the government in developing virtual communities of practice.

  1. The California Earthquake Advisory Plan: A history

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    Roeloffs, Evelyn A.; Goltz, James D.

    2017-01-01

    Since 1985, the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has issued advisory statements to local jurisdictions and the public following seismic activity that scientists on the California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council view as indicating elevated probability of a larger earthquake in the same area during the next several days. These advisory statements are motivated by statistical studies showing that about 5% of moderate earthquakes in California are followed by larger events within a 10-km, five-day space-time window (Jones, 1985; Agnew and Jones, 1991; Reasenberg and Jones, 1994). Cal OES issued four earthquake advisories from 1985 to 1989. In October, 1990, the California Earthquake Advisory Plan formalized this practice, and six Cal OES Advisories have been issued since then. This article describes that protocol’s scientific basis and evolution.

  2. 29 CFR 1990.145 - Consideration of substantial new issues or substantial new evidence.

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    2010-07-01

    ... substance any substantial new issues upon which the Secretary did not reach a conclusion in the rulemaking... or an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; (v) A detailed statement and analysis as to why the...

  3. 29 CFR 1990.145 - Consideration of substantial new issues or substantial new evidence.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... substance any substantial new issues upon which the Secretary did not reach a conclusion in the rulemaking... or an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; (v) A detailed statement and analysis as to why the...

  4. Integer programming applications: Bond trading, mortgage backed security financing, and FASB 115 accounting

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    Nauss, R.

    1994-12-31

    In this review we describe three integer programming applications involving fixed income securities. A bond trading model is presented that features a number of possible different objectives and collections of constraints including future interest rate scenarios. A mortgage backed security (MBS) financing model that accounts for potential defaults in the MBS is also presented. Finally we describe an approach to allocate collections of bank securities into three categories: hold to maturity, available for sale, or trading. Placement of securities in these categories affects the capital, net income, and liquidity of a bank according to new accounting rules promulgated by themore » Financial Accounting Standards Board.« less

  5. Development of Socioscientific Issues-Based Teaching for Preservice Science Teachers

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    Nuangchalerm, Prasart

    2009-01-01

    Problem statement: In the context of science education reform in Thailand, we need to prepare science teachers who can face science and social issues controversial; teachers can response the question socioscientific issues and let their students to meet the goal of science education. This study investigated the conception leading preservice…

  6. 78 FR 44156 - Certain Rubber Resins and Processes for Manufacturing Same; Notice of Request for Statements on...

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    2013-07-23

    ... administrative law judge has issued a Final Initial Determination and Recommended Determination on Remedy and... Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding issued in this investigation on June 17, 2013. Comments should...

  7. 40 CFR 1501.1 - Purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... at an early stage the significant environmental issues deserving of study and deemphasizing insignificant issues, narrowing the scope of the environmental impact statement accordingly. (e) Providing a... Protection of Environment COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NEPA AND AGENCY PLANNING § 1501.1 Purpose. The...

  8. Canadian Environmental Issues in Perspective.

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    Jaakson, Reiner, Ed.

    1984-01-01

    Traces Canada's conservation practices and environmental concerns from settlement to the present. The relationship between Canada and the United States on several issues is discussed. Acid rain, water resources, toxic substances, natural resource management, energy consciousness, environmental impact statements, and increased public awareness are…

  9. 7 CFR 1493.200 - General statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... OF AGRICULTURE EXPORT PROGRAMS CCC EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAMS CCC Facility Guarantee Program... (CCC) Facility Guarantee Program (FGP). CCC will issue facility payment guarantees for project... so, will be incorporated by reference on the face of the facility payment guarantee issued by CCC. ...

  10. 7 CFR 1493.200 - General statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... OF AGRICULTURE EXPORT PROGRAMS CCC EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAMS CCC Facility Guarantee Program... (CCC) Facility Guarantee Program (FGP). CCC will issue facility payment guarantees for project... so, will be incorporated by reference on the face of the facility payment guarantee issued by CCC. ...

  11. 7 CFR 1493.200 - General statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... OF AGRICULTURE EXPORT PROGRAMS CCC EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAMS CCC Facility Guarantee Program... (CCC) Facility Guarantee Program (FGP). CCC will issue facility payment guarantees for project... so, will be incorporated by reference on the face of the facility payment guarantee issued by CCC. ...

  12. Proper use of social media by health operators in the pediatric oncohematological setting: Consensus statement from the Italian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Association (AIEOP).

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    Clerici, Carlo Alfredo; Quarello, Paola; Bergadano, Anna; Veneroni, Laura; Bertolotti, Marina; Guadagna, Paola; Ricci, Angelo; Galdi, Andrea; Fagioli, Franca; Ferrari, Andrea

    2018-05-01

    Social media are powerful means of communication that can also have an important role in the healthcare sector. They are sometimes seen with diffidence in the healthcare setting, partly because they risk blurring professional boundaries. This issue is particularly relevant to relations between caregivers and adolescent patients. The Italian Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Association created a multidisciplinary working group to develop some shared recommendations on this issue. After reviewing the literature, the working group prepared a consensus statement in an effort to suggest an analytical approach rather than restrictive rules. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

  13. 76 FR 5396 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rising Tree Wind...

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    2011-01-31

    ...] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Rising Tree Wind Farm... on issues and alternatives related to the Rising Tree Wind Farm Draft EIS/EIR and possible CDCA PA by...-megawatt Rising Tree Wind Farm. The proposed project is approximately three miles west of the town of...

  14. The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same? A Response to the Audit Commission's Report on Statutory Assessment and Statements of Special Education Needs.

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    Florian, Lani

    2002-01-01

    This article addresses issues raised by the British Audit Commission's report on statutory assessment and Statements of Special Educational Needs (SEN). Questions are raised concerning ideas of "special educational needs,""areas of need," and "categories of handicap"; fair distribution of SEN funding; relationships…

  15. Professional Disclosure Statements and Formal Plans for Supervision: Two Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Ethical Conflicts in Post-Master's Supervision.

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    Cobia, Debra C.; Boes, Susan R.

    2000-01-01

    Discusses ethical conflicts related to issues of informed consent, due process, competence, confidentiality, and dual relationships in supervision. Proposes two strategies as ways to minimize the potential for ethical conflict in post-master's supervision: the use of professional disclosure statements by supervisors and the development of formal…

  16. 77 FR 59603 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Oregon LNG Export...

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    2012-09-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF12-18-000; Docket No. PF12-20-000] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Oregon LNG Export Project and Washington Expansion Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings [[Page 59604

  17. 77 FR 13117 - Excelerate Energy L.P.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the...

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    2012-03-05

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PF12-4-000] Excelerate Energy L.P.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Aguirre Offshore Gasport Project, Request for Comments on Environmental Issues, and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory...

  18. Ethics in oncology: principles and responsibilities declared in the Italian Ragusa statement.

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    Gori, Stefania; Pinto, Carmine; Caminiti, Caterina; Aprile, Giuseppe; Marchetti, Paolo; Perrone, Francesco; Di Maio, Massimo; Omodeo Salè, Emanuela; Mancuso, Annamaria; De Cicco, Maurizio; Di Costanzo, Francesco; Crispino, Sergio; Passalacqua, Rodolfo; Merlano, Marco; Zagonel, Vittorina; Fioretto, Luisa; Micallo, Giovanni; Labianca, Roberto; Bordonaro, Roberto; Comandone, Alessandro; Spinsanti, Sandro; Iacono, Carmelo; Nicolis, Fabrizio

    2016-12-01

    Cancer care involves many ethical issues. The need for more patient-centered healthcare together with the improved empowerment of every person diagnosed with cancer have been transposed by the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM) and eventually translated in the Ragusa statement. This position paper describes the philosophy that lies beneath this document and its fundamental principles.

  19. Defining Quality in Visual Art Education for Young Children: Building on the Position Statement of the Early Childhood Art Educators

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    McClure, Marissa; Tarr, Patricia; Thompson, Christine Marmé; Eckhoff, Angela

    2017-01-01

    This article reflects the collective voices of four early childhood visual arts educators, each of whom is a member of the Early Childhood Art Educators (ECAE) Issues Group of the National Arts Educators Association. The authors frame the article around the ECAE position statement, "Art: Essential for Early Learning" (2016), which…

  20. 76 FR 42727 - Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for...

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    ... of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan (FEIS/GMP... Alternative contained in the FEIS/GMP issued on September 19, 2008. The following course of action will occur... events. This alternative has been modified from the Alternative B presented in the FEIS/GMP as discussed...

  1. 75 FR 36705 - Regents of the University of California; Notice of Acceptance for Docketing and Opportunity for...

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    ... of a specific statement of the issue of law or fact to be raised or controverted. In addition, the... statement of the alleged facts or expert opinion which support the contention and on which the petitioner... intends to rely to establish those facts or expert opinion. The petition must include sufficient...

  2. 75 FR 9635 - Cancellation of Environmental Impact Statement; Harris and Brazoria Counties, TX

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    ...: Cancellation of SH 35 EIS. SUMMARY: In Vol. 68, No. 210/Thursday, October 30, 2003/Notices, FHWA issued a... proposed SH 35 roadway between Bellfort Road and FM 1462 in Harris and Brazoria Counties, Texas. The use of Federal funding for this project is no longer proposed and a State Environmental Impact Statement will be...

  3. Optimising experimental research in respiratory diseases: an ERS statement.

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    Bonniaud, Philippe; Fabre, Aurélie; Frossard, Nelly; Guignabert, Christophe; Inman, Mark; Kuebler, Wolfgang M; Maes, Tania; Shi, Wei; Stampfli, Martin; Uhlig, Stefan; White, Eric; Witzenrath, Martin; Bellaye, Pierre-Simon; Crestani, Bruno; Eickelberg, Oliver; Fehrenbach, Heinz; Guenther, Andreas; Jenkins, Gisli; Joos, Guy; Magnan, Antoine; Maitre, Bernard; Maus, Ulrich A; Reinhold, Petra; Vernooy, Juanita H J; Richeldi, Luca; Kolb, Martin

    2018-05-01

    Experimental models are critical for the understanding of lung health and disease and are indispensable for drug development. However, the pathogenetic and clinical relevance of the models is often unclear. Further, the use of animals in biomedical research is controversial from an ethical perspective.The objective of this task force was to issue a statement with research recommendations about lung disease models by facilitating in-depth discussions between respiratory scientists, and to provide an overview of the literature on the available models. Focus was put on their specific benefits and limitations. This will result in more efficient use of resources and greater reduction in the numbers of animals employed, thereby enhancing the ethical standards and translational capacity of experimental research.The task force statement addresses general issues of experimental research (ethics, species, sex, age, ex vivo and in vitro models, gene editing). The statement also includes research recommendations on modelling asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, lung infections, acute lung injury and pulmonary hypertension.The task force stressed the importance of using multiple models to strengthen validity of results, the need to increase the availability of human tissues and the importance of standard operating procedures and data quality. Copyright ©ERS 2018.

  4. Palestinian pharmacists' knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people: a cross-sectional study.

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    Shawahna, Ramzi; Khaskiyyi, Mais; Abdo, Hadeel; Msarwe, Yasmen; Odeh, Rania; Salame, Souad

    2017-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of pharmacists practicing in Palestine of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people. The study was conducted with a cross-sectional observational design using a questionnaire. A total of 400 pharmacists responded to a 19-statement knowledge test related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. The study was conducted from July 2016 to February 2017. The reliability and internal consistency of the study tool was assessed using the test-retest method and the Cronbach alpha. Categorical groups were compared using the chi-square test and the Spearman rank correlation. On the 19-statement knowledge test, the median score was 55.3% with an interquartile range of 21.9%. In a comparison of the demographic and practice-related variables of the pharmacists who scored ≥ 50% on the 19-statement knowledge test with those who scored < 50%, age, gender, and having taken a course on psychotropic medications were found to be significantly associated with performance, as shown by the chi-square test and Spearman correlation. Pharmacists practicing in Palestine possess less than optimal knowledge of issues related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. Continuing educational interventions and/or training might be helpful in improving pharmacists' knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people.

  5. Palestinian pharmacists’ knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people: a cross-sectional study

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    2017-01-01

    Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of pharmacists practicing in Palestine of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people. Methods The study was conducted with a cross-sectional observational design using a questionnaire. A total of 400 pharmacists responded to a 19-statement knowledge test related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. The study was conducted from July 2016 to February 2017. The reliability and internal consistency of the study tool was assessed using the test-retest method and the Cronbach alpha. Categorical groups were compared using the chi-square test and the Spearman rank correlation. Results On the 19-statement knowledge test, the median score was 55.3% with an interquartile range of 21.9%. In a comparison of the demographic and practice-related variables of the pharmacists who scored ≥ 50% on the 19-statement knowledge test with those who scored < 50%, age, gender, and having taken a course on psychotropic medications were found to be significantly associated with performance, as shown by the chi-square test and Spearman correlation. Conclusion Pharmacists practicing in Palestine possess less than optimal knowledge of issues related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. Continuing educational interventions and/or training might be helpful in improving pharmacists’ knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people. PMID:28835016

  6. Statement No. 13: Timing differences pertaining to third-party payments. Healthcare Financial Management Association, Principles and Practices Board.

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    1992-01-01

    As this statement describes, institutional healthcare providers have recorded timing differences and continue to be confronted with circumstances warranting their recording. Medicare arrangements for paying for capital related cost are the most frequent basis of recording or changing previously recorded timing differences but other bases for recording or changing previously recorded timing differences are described in this statement. As this statement was being prepared for publication, another significant change in Medicare arrangements for paying for capital-related cost was under consideration. This statement is intended to describe the issue of timing differences generally and not to focus only on changes called for by a single legislative or regulatory action. Furthermore, the disposition of the currently proposed change is uncertain. Accordingly, the examples included in the appendices of this statement are the same as were included in the exposure draft of this statement released in 1990. HFMA has indicated its intent to prepare examples of the recording of changes in timing differences called for by legislation or regulations when the terms are sufficiently certain to warrant action. Those examples will be based on the conclusions included in this statement.

  7. Implementation Plan. Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

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    Not Available

    1994-01-01

    In accordance with the Department of Energy`s National Environmental Policy Act implementing procedures in Volume 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1021,312, the Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Implementation Plan has two primary purposes: to provide guidance for the preparation of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and to record the issues resulting from the scoping and the extended public participation process. The Implementation Plan identifies and discusses the following: background of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management activities, the purpose of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, and the relationship of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statementmore » to other Departmental initiatives (Chapter 1); need and purposes for action (Chapter 2); scoping process and results of the public participation program in defining the scope of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, including a summary of the comments received and their disposition (Chapter 3); planned scope and content of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Chapter 4); consultations with other agencies and the role of cooperating agencies (Chapter 5); planned schedule of major Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement milestones (Chapter 6); and responsibilities for preparation of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Chapter 7).« less

  8. The portrayal of Down syndrome in prenatal screening information pamphlets.

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    Lawson, Karen L; Carlson, Kara; Shynkaruk, Jody M

    2012-08-01

    To examine the information about Down syndrome (DS) provided to pregnant women in Canada through a content analysis of prenatal screening information pamphlets. Prenatal screening information pamphlets were requested from Canadian prenatal testing centres. In total, 17 pamphlets were received (response rate = 65%). Statements presenting information descriptive of DS were identified from the pamphlets, and a content analysis was carried out. Specifically, each statement was analyzed with respect to both the content and the valence of the information presented on the basis of predetermined decision rules. To enhance reliability, four independent raters reviewed each statement, and any differences in coding were resolved through discussion. In total, 158 statements descriptive of DS were extracted from the pamphlets. The categorical analysis revealed that 91% of the extracted statements emphasized medical or clinical information about DS, whereas only 9% of the statements relayed information pertaining to psychosocial issues. The valence analysis revealed that nearly one half of the statements portrayed a negative message pertaining to DS, while only 2.4% of the statements conveyed a positive image of DS. The pamphlets provided to pregnant women do not appear to present a comprehensive, balanced portrayal of DS, which may serve to limit informed decision-making.

  9. The development of clinical practice guidelines and guidance statements of the American College of Physicians: summary of methods.

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    Qaseem, Amir; Snow, Vincenza; Owens, Douglas K; Shekelle, Paul

    2010-08-03

    The American College of Physicians (ACP) established its evidence-based clinical practice guidelines program in 1981. The ACP's Guidelines Committee and the staff of the Clinical Programs and Quality of Care Department develop the clinical recommendations. The ACP develops 2 different types of clinical recommendations: clinical practice guidelines and clinical guidance statements. The ACP clinical practice guidelines and guidance statements follow a multistep development process that includes a systematic review of the evidence, deliberation of the evidence by the committee, summary recommendations, and evidence and recommendation grading. All ACP clinical practice guidelines and clinical guidance statements, if not updated, are considered automatically withdrawn or invalid 5 years after publication or once an update has been issued.

  10. Research Library Issues: A Bimonthly Report from ARL, CNI, and SPARC. RLI 262

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    Barrett, G. Jaia, Ed.

    2009-01-01

    This issue of "Research Library Issues" includes the following articles: (1) The University's Role in the Dissemination of Research and Scholarship--A Call to Action; (2) ARL Statement to Scholarly Publishers on the Global Economic Crisis (Karla Hahn); (3) Reinventing Science Librarianship: Themes from the ARL-CNI Forum (Elisabeth Jones); and (4)…

  11. 29 CFR 2200.207 - Pre-hearing conference.

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    2010-07-01

    ... Regulations Relating to Labor (Continued) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE... parties will discuss the following: settlement of the case; the narrowing of issues; an agreed statement of issues and facts; defenses; witnesses and exhibits; motions; and any other pertinent matter...

  12. The Process for the Formulation of the International Telehealth Position Statement for Occupational Therapy

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    JACOBS, KAREN; CASON, JANA; MCCULLOUGH, ANN

    2015-01-01

    The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) consists of 84 member organizations representing over 420,000 occupational therapists internationally (WFOT, 2014). In 2014, WFOT published the WFOT Telehealth Position Statement on the use of telehealth in occupational therapy. The process for the formulation of the official document involved reviewing WFOT member organizations’ telehealth position statements and data collected from a survey sent to member organizations’ delegates in April 2014. Qualitative data from 39 countries yielded factors to consider in five key areas: licensure/registration requirements, the cost of technology, privacy and security, reimbursement/payment models, and other issues (e.g., need for collaboration/transfer of knowledge, client selection, provider competencies, standard of care). The WFOT Telehealth Position Statement addressed each of these areas. The collaborative effort resulting in the development of the WFOT Telehealth Position Statement serves as a model for other international organizations. PMID:27563380

  13. U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: FY 2001 Results Highlight the Continuing Need to Accelerate Federal Financial Management Reform

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    2002-04-09

    consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2001 and 2000. Both the consolidated financial statements and this report are included in the fiscal year 2001 Financial Report of the United States Government, which was issued by the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) on March 29, 2002, and is available through GAO’s Internet site, at www.gao.gov. Work by the subcommittee has been a catalyst to facilitate government management reform over the past 5 years and will be critical to ultimately restoring the confidence of

  14. The U.S. India Defense Relationship: Putting the Foundational Agreements in Perspective

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    2017-02-01

    forces, and the benefits outweigh any incremental costs in providing the data feed. 65 For example, Siddharth Varadarajan argued in The Hindu that...Cleared for Public Release DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. The U.S.-India Defense...opinion of CNA at the time of issue. Distribution DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. PUBLIC  RELEASE

  15. Worldwide Report, Nuclear Development and Proliferation

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    1986-07-09

    Union’s Nuclear Disaster ? This reporter asked Vice Minister Zhou Ping: In your opinion, how should we view the Soviet Union’s recent nuclear accident...statement on Thurs- day announced that Bangladesh environment remained free from pullution follow- ing recent nuclear disaster at Chernobyl Nuclear...Chernobyl were based largely on nuclear disaster . American practice. However, a statement Mr Semark said de- issued yesterday by Es- tailed plans

  16. Statement of Purpose. Chicago American Indian Community Organizations Conference (1st, Chicago, Illinois, June 25-26, 1981).

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    Archiquette, Robert, Ed.; Delgado, Louis, Ed.

    A total of 135 representatives of 35 tribes and members of 22 Indian community organizations, program, and clubs providing services to the approximately 20,00 people who make up the Chicago American Indian community, participated in this conference whose goals were: (1) to develop statements on common issues, (2) to develop a more effective agency…

  17. West Europe Report.

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    1984-08-07

    never constructive , A calm and thorough dis- cussion of these issues should deal first with this evaluation of the threat and the means of...end with only a few statements (or even a few commitments) concerning the joint construction of this or that materiel. As useful and even...to a statement made by Fernando de Caralt, president of Construcciones Aeronauticas, S. A. (CAS), yesterday at a meeting of stockhold- ers, the

  18. The Word and the Thing: Ways of Seeing the Teacher. A Statement Regarding Teacher Education, Teacher Accountability, Evaluation and the Teacher as a Researcher.

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    Cook, Ann; Mack, Herb

    One of a series of monographs to encourage reexamination of evaluation issues and perspectives about schools and schooling, this booklet is a statement on teacher education, teacher accountability, evaluation, and the teacher as researcher. Included are an introduction and five subsequent sections: (1) Educational Jargon; (2) The Open Education…

  19. 7 CFR Appendix C to Subpart B of... - Statement, Certification, and Agreement of Borrower's President of Board of Directors Regarding...

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    ... 7 Agriculture 11 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Statement, Certification, and Agreement of Borrower's President of Board of Directors Regarding Notes To Be Issued Pursuant to 7 CFR 1744.30(d) C Appendix C to... INSURED TELEPHONE LOANS Lien Accommodations and Subordination Policy Pt. 1744, Subpt. B, App. C Appendix C...

  20. Records of Pupil Achievement: Some Philosophical Issues.

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    Bridges, David

    1992-01-01

    Discusses a British national initiative to introduce records of pupil achievement (RPAs) and student profiles into schools, focusing on practical issues (values, meaning, truth, and validity); what RPAs are; positive reporting; authenticity of assessment; agreeing upon statements; holistic student profiles; and the relationship between assessment…

  1. Publishing SNP genotypes of human embryonic stem cell lines: policy statement of the International Stem Cell Forum Ethics Working Party.

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    Knoppers, Bartha M; Isasi, Rosario; Benvenisty, Nissim; Kim, Ock-Joo; Lomax, Geoffrey; Morris, Clive; Murray, Thomas H; Lee, Eng Hin; Perry, Margery; Richardson, Genevra; Sipp, Douglas; Tanner, Klaus; Wahlström, Jan; de Wert, Guido; Zeng, Fanyi

    2011-09-01

    Novel methods and associated tools permitting individual identification in publicly accessible SNP databases have become a debatable issue. There is growing concern that current technical and ethical safeguards to protect the identities of donors could be insufficient. In the context of human embryonic stem cell research, there are no studies focusing on the probability that an hESC line donor could be identified by analyzing published SNP profiles and associated genotypic and phenotypic information. We present the International Stem Cell Forum (ISCF) Ethics Working Party's Policy Statement on "Publishing SNP Genotypes of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines (hESC)". The Statement prospectively addresses issues surrounding the publication of genotypic data and associated annotations of hESC lines in open access databases. It proposes a balanced approach between the goals of open science and data sharing with the respect for fundamental bioethical principles (autonomy, privacy, beneficence, justice and research merit and integrity).

  2. Sexual Harassment on College Campuses. Abusing the Ivory Power. SUNY Series, The Psychology of Women.

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    Paludi, Michele A., Ed.

    The 13 papers in this book deal with issues concerning sexual harassment on college campuses including the abuse of power and ways to set up policy statements and develop effective grievance procedures. Part 1 examines legal, methodological, and conceptual issues of harassment; Part 2 considers issues of abuse of the power of the professoriate and…

  3. Building Bridges to the Information Superhighway: Annual Report of the Disabilities Issues Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (March 1995--April 1996).

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    Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC.

    This report describes activities and accomplishments of the Federal Communications Commission's Disabilities Issues Task Force on disabilities issues from March 1995 through April 1996, its first year. Introductory material includes a message from the chairman of the Commission and a statement of the Task Force's purpose, which is to address…

  4. Nursing career fulfillment: statistics and statements from registered nurses.

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    Reineck, Carol; Furino, Antonio

    2005-01-01

    A state-level survey of registered nurses confirmed national findings and raised new issues. Findings revealed that while nurses love the intrinsic reward of nursing, they report workplace, relationship, and stress issues which contribute to frustration and exhaustion. These issues may prevent registered nurses from giving the nursing care they desire to deliver, hastening preventable retirement and costly turnover decisions.

  5. The psychiatrist's guide to right and wrong: Part IV: The insanity defense and the Ultimate Issue Rule.

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    Goldstein, R L

    1989-01-01

    In the wake of Hinckley, widespread public dissatisfaction with the role of psychiatrists in insanity defense litigation prompted Congress in 1984 to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to prohibit psychiatric testimony on the ultimate legal issue of whether or not a defendant is insane. APA's Statement on the Insanity Defense served as the ably articulated premise for this evidentiary amendment. APA argued that in going beyond their psychiatric expertise by answering ultimate issue questions as to whether defendants are legally insane, experts are likely to confuse the jury and undermine public confidence in psychiatry. APA also asserted that there was an impermissible logical leap between scientific psychiatric inquiry and moral-legal conclusions on the ultimate issue of insanity. This article reviews the origins, history, and vicissitudes of the Ultimate Issue Rule and analyzes the Statement on the Insanity Defense from both a legal and psychiatric perspective on the issue of whether psychiatrists should answer the ultimate question in insanity cases. The analysis suggests that APA's conclusions are not supported on scientific or evidentiary grounds, but may be warranted as a policy consideration to safeguard the public image of psychiatry.

  6. GASB's New Financial Reporting Model: Implementation Project for School Districts.

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    Bean, David; Glick, Paul

    1999-01-01

    In June 1999, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued its statement on the structure of the basic financial reporting model for state and local governments. Explains the new financial reporting model and reviews the implementation issues that school districts will need to address. (MLF)

  7. The U.S.-India Defense Relationship: Putting the Foundational Agreements in Perspective

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    2017-02-01

    data feeds to other militaries to be interoperable with U.S. forces, and the benefits outweigh any incremental costs in providing the data feed. 65...Cleared for Public Release DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. The U.S.-India Defense...opinion of CNA at the time of issue. Distribution DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution unlimited. PUBLIC  RELEASE

  8. Drug Abuse in the Workplace. Hearing before the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, Second Session (May 7, 1986).

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control.

    This document contains witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine drug abuse in the workplace, how the public and private sectors are dealing with this problem, and the issue of urine testing. Opening statements are included from Representatives Charles Rangel, Benjamin Gilman, Frank Guarini Mel…

  9. Elder Abuse. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care of the Select Committee on Aging. House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, First Session.

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging.

    This document contains testimony and prepared statements from a Congressional hearing called to examine the issue of elder abuse. Chairman Claude Pepper's opening statement discusses the horror of elder abuse and calls for federal legislation, similar to the child abuse legislation, for combating elder abuse. Elder abuse is defined as physical…

  10. Teen Parents and Their Children: Issues and Programs. Hearing before the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, First Session.

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families.

    This document presents testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearings on teen parents and their children. The opening statement is presented, giving an overview of the problem of teenage pregnancy and parenthood and the negative short- and long-term consequences for the teens, their babies, their families, and society at large.…

  11. Religious attitudes toward nuclear energy: an analysis of statements by religious groups

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    Smith, J.A. III

    This dissertation analyzes selected responses of religious groups to the question, Should society increase or decrease its reliance on energy produced by nuclear fission and for what reasons. The primary sources, dating from 1974 until mid-1980, are 82 official or semi-official statements and study documents of religious groups and 17 shareholder resolutions filed by religious groups. The groups are primarily from the United States, Canada, and Great Britain or related to the World Council of Churches. The thesis of the study is that a fully adequate religious statement about nuclear energy would show awareness of and deal with the questionsmore » raised in the analytical framework. Using that framework, there are few, if any, adequate religious statements about nuclear energy. A typology of ethical modes in Chapter V describes five positions: polemical anti-nuclear, dialogical anti-nuclear, dialogical middle, dialogical pro-nuclear, and polemical pro-nuclear. The bias of the study is to maintain open and rational discourse with all perspectives rather than to take a position for or against nuclear energy. The study primarily analyzes how religious groups deal with one complex social issue, nuclear energy, but the analytical framework has broad application to a variety of social issues as treated by religious groups.« less

  12. Validity and Reliability of Motivation Scale in Piano Education

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    Kurtuldu, M. Kayhan

    2012-01-01

    Problem Statement: Studies on the factors of student motivation are currently addressing issues such as student attitudes, studying principles, studying environments, musical works and some personal issues. All of these elements undoubtedly have an effect on student motivation and success, so instructors should consider them while helping students…

  13. Civil Rights Issues Facing Arab Americans in Michigan.

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    Michigan State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

    This report is a summary statement of the Michigan Advisory Committee's study on civil rights issues facing Arab American communities in Michigan. It is based on information received by the Committee at a community forum held in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1999. Six sections focus on: (1) "Introduction," including Arab American demographics…

  14. Recruiting & Retaining Women: A Self-Assessment Guide for Law Enforcement.

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    Harrington, Penny E.

    This document presents information, guidelines, and resource materials to help law enforcement administrators address issues related to recruiting and retaining women in law enforcement. Its 14 chapters contain the following sections: statement of the problem; legal issues; possible solutions, model policies, and practices; expert assistance,…

  15. 32 CFR 728.33 - Nonavailability statement (DD 1251).

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    2011-07-01

    ... considered part of the initial reason for admission of the mother (delivery), and is therefore considered a... instructions on the reverse of the form. After completion, if authorized by the facility CO, the issuing... form. DD 1251's issued under the CO's discretionary authority for the “medically inappropriate reason...

  16. 32 CFR 728.33 - Nonavailability statement (DD 1251).

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    2010-07-01

    ... considered part of the initial reason for admission of the mother (delivery), and is therefore considered a... instructions on the reverse of the form. After completion, if authorized by the facility CO, the issuing... form. DD 1251's issued under the CO's discretionary authority for the “medically inappropriate reason...

  17. 7 CFR 3052.505 - Audit reporting.

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    2011-01-01

    ... type of report the auditor issued on the financial statements of the auditee (i.e., unqualified opinion... whether any such conditions were material weaknesses; (v) The type of report the auditor issued on... dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs, as described in § 3052.520(b...

  18. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, Fall 1999-Spring 2000.

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    Kulik, Barbara J., Ed.

    2000-01-01

    These two journal issues discuss topics relating to the physical and health disabilities of children and adults. The first issue contains the following articles: (1) "Position Statement on Specialized Health Care Procedures," by the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Physical and Health Disabilities that calls for all…

  19. 78 FR 24437 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

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    ... and appropriate technical and operational issues related to the programs administered by the FBI's... the Designated Federal Officer (DFO). Any member of the public may file a written statement with the Board. Written comments shall be focused on the APB's current issues under discussion and may not be...

  20. Literacy Program. National Issues Forums Special Report.

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    National Issues Forums, Dayton, OH.

    In the spring of 1988, 33 representatives from 20 institutions or organizations sponsoring National Issues Forum (NIF) literacy programs attended a national conference in Washington, D.C. Throughout the conference, representatives from the organizations sponsoring NIF literacy programs made statements on the importance of NIF as a tool for…

  1. Regional Trends Sustainable Development. ASPBAE Courier No. 51.

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    ASPBAE Courier, 1991

    1991-01-01

    This issue contains six articles about the practice of adult and nonformal education in the Asian South Pacific region, as well as committee reports, policy statements, and regular features. The articles on adult and nonformal education, and other entries are as follows: "Emerging Trends, Concerns and Issues in Educational Development in…

  2. 77 FR 43575 - Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the...

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    2012-07-25

    ..., identifying significant environmental issues in the DEIS/EIR, providing useful information such as published and unpublished data, and knowledge of relevant issues and recommending mitigation measures to offset... the scoping process. c. Individuals and agencies may offer information or data relevant to the...

  3. The National Osteoporosis Foundation's methods and processes for developing position statements.

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    Wallace, Taylor C; Bauer, Douglas C; Gagel, Robert F; Greenspan, Susan L; Lappe, Joan M; LeBoff, Meryl S; Recker, Robert R; Saag, Kenneth G; Singer, Andrea J

    2016-01-01

    The methods and processes described in this manuscript have been approved and adopted by the NOF Board of Trustees on November 11, 2015. This manuscript has been peer-reviewed by the NOF Research Committee and Osteoporosis International. The National Osteoporosis Foundation frequently publishes position statements for the benefit of educating healthcare professionals and the general public on a particular issue and/or concern related to preventing osteoporosis and/or promoting strong bones throughout the lifespan. This manuscript represents the official methods and processes adopted by the NOF Board of Trustees for the purpose developing future position statements in a transparent and unbiased manner.

  4. Free text adversity statements as part of a contextualised admissions process: a qualitative analysis.

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    Owen, Lysa E; Anderson, Stephanie Ann; Dowell, Johnathan S

    2018-04-02

    Medical schools globally are encouraged to widen access and participation for students from less privileged backgrounds. Many strategies have been implemented to address this inequality, but much still needs to be done to ensure fair access for all. In the literature, adverse circumstances include financial issues, poor educational experience and lack of professional-status parents. In order to take account of adverse circumstances faced by applicants, The University of Dundee School of Medicine offers applicants the opportunity to report circumstances which may have resulted in disadvantage. Applicants do this by completing a free text statement, known as an 'adversity statement', in addition to the other application information. This study analysed adversity statements submitted by applicants during two admissions cycles. Analysis of content and theme was done to identify the information applicants wished to be taken into consideration, and what range of adverse circumstances individuals reported. This study used a qualitative approach with thematic analysis to categorise the adversity statements. The data was initially analysed to create a coding framework which was then applied to the whole data set. Each coded segment was then analysed for heterogeneity and homogeneity, segments merged into generated themes, or to create sub-themes. The data set comprised a total of 384 adversity statements. These showed a wide range of detail involving family, personal health, education and living circumstances. Some circumstances, such as geographical location, have been identified and explored in previous research, while others, such as long term health conditions, have had less attention in the literature. The degree of impact, the length of statement and degree of detail, demonstrated wide variation between submissions. This study adds to the debate on best practice in contextual admissions and raises awareness of the range of circumstances and impact applicants wish to be considered. The themes which emerged from the data included family, school, personal health, and geographical location issues. Descriptions of the degree of impact that an adverse circumstance had on educational or other attainment was found to vary substantially from statements indicating minor, impact through to circumstances stated as causing major impact.

  5. In Brief: Geoengineering draft statement

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Showstack, Randy

    2009-04-01

    The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has prepared a draft policy statement on geoengineering the climate system, which the AMS Council is considering for approval. The statement notes, “Geoengineering will not substitute for either aggressive mitigation or proactive adaptation. It could contribute to a comprehensive risk management strategy to slow climate change and alleviate its negative impacts, but the potential for adverse and unintended consequences implies a need for adequate research, appropriate regulation, and transparent consideration.” The statement, if adopted, indicates that AMS recommends enhanced research on the scientific and technological potential for geoengineering the climate system; additional study of the historical, ethical, legal, political, and societal aspects of the geoengineering issues; and the development and analysis of policy options to promote transparency and international cooperation in exploring geoengineering options along with restrictions on reckless efforts to manipulate the climate system. AMS is accepting comments on the draft statement until 23 April. For more information, visit http://ametsoc.org/policy/draftstatements/index.html#draft.

  6. Department of Energy Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) scoping session

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    Not Available

    1992-12-31

    The purpose of this programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) scoping meeting was: to present the ground water program so as to build some familiarity and understanding about the issue involved; and to get the Durango community`s input. This report contains the presentations made by the project manager for the uranium mill tailings program, site manager for the Durango UMTRA site, manager of ground water hydrology, and includes comments made by local residents.

  7. Principal Statements of the Defense Emergency Response Fund Financial Statements for FY 1992.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1993-06-14

    issuance of the reimburs - able orders to the performing activities. 7. The performing activity shall record the receipt of the reimbursable order...to finance DoD’s efforts until the responsible governmental agency or country issues a reimbursable order. Reimbursements for the cost of DoD...relief support during an undeclared major disaster or emergency must be returned to the Fund. All reimbursements and any appropriations deposited to the

  8. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Veterans' Administration. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House of Representatives, One Hundredth Congress, First Session.

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    This document presents witness testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the issue of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the role of the Veterans' Administration (VA) in combating AIDS. Opening statements are included from Representatives G. V. Montgomery, J. Roy Rowland, Joseph P. Kennedy, II,…

  9. Developing a preservation policy and procedure statement for a health sciences library.

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    Paulson, B A

    1989-01-01

    The preconditions for creating a preservation policy document in a health sciences library are an existing preservation policy for the institution of which it is a part and administrative support for preservation. The assumption underlying preservation activity, from the formulation of general guidelines to the detail of operating procedure, is that collection development and preservation are complementary functions. Documentation of operational procedures in some detail should be a part of the statement. Since preservation activity cuts across functional library structures, all management staff should be involved in the planning process and be made aware of their responsibilities. The creation of a preservation policy statement will highlight unaddressed issues, procedural inadequacies, and differences in staff perceptions of priorities, but a written statement provides a framework for setting priorities and making decisions. PMID:2758183

  10. Further Comment on "AGU Statement Regarding the Conviction of Italian Seismologists"

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    Amato, Alessandro; Cocco, Massimo; Cultrera, Giovanna; Galadini, Fabrizio; Margheriti, Lucia; Nostro, Concetta; Pantosti, Daniela

    2013-07-01

    In the opinion of the undersigned, AGU's position statement regarding the conviction of Italian seismologists, issued following the 22 October 2012 conviction of six Italian scientists and one government official related to the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake (see Eos, 93(44), 444, 10.1029/2012EO440013), is absolutely right and correct. We believe that Franco Marenco's opinion disagreeing with AGU's position (Eos, 94(6), 63, doi:10.1002/2013EO060006) is misleading because it is based only on biased information gathered from the media. We invite Marenco and anyone who is interested in better understanding the L'Aquila trial and related issues to retrieve and read original documents and information from http://processoaquila.wordpress.com/.

  11. Society position statement : Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society/Canadian Heart Rhythm Society joint position statement on the perioperative management of patients with implanted pacemakers, defibrillators, and neurostimulating devices.

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    Healey, Jeff S; Merchant, Richard; Simpson, Chris; Tang, Timothy; Beardsall, Marianne; Tung, Stanley; Fraser, Jennifer A; Long, Laurene; van Vlymen, Janet M; Manninen, Pirjo; Ralley, Fiona; Venkatraghavan, Lashmi; Yee, Raymond; Prasloski, Bruce; Sanatani, Shubhayan; Philippon, François

    2012-04-01

    There are more than 200,000 Canadians living with permanent pacemakers or implantable defibrillators, many of whom will require surgery or invasive procedures each year. They face potential hazards when undergoing surgery; however, with appropriate planning and education of operating room personnel, adverse device-related outcomes should be rare. This joint position statement from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) and the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) has been developed as an accessible reference for physicians and surgeons, providing an overview of the key issues for the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of these patients. The document summarizes the limited published literature in this field, but for most issues, relies heavily on the experience of the cardiologists and anesthesiologists who contributed to this work. This position statement outlines how to obtain information about an individual's type of pacemaker or implantable defibrillator and its programming. It also stresses the importance of determining if a patient is highly pacemaker-dependent and proposes a simple approach for nonelective evaluation of dependency. Although the document provides a comprehensive list of the intraoperative issues facing these patients, there is a focus on electromagnetic interference resulting from electrocautery and practical guidance is given regarding the characteristics of surgery, electrocautery, pacemakers, and defibrillators which are most likely to lead to interference. The document stresses the importance of preoperative consultation and planning to minimize complications. It reviews the relative merits of intraoperative magnet use vs reprogramming of devices and gives examples of situations where one or the other approach is preferable.

  12. 49 CFR 190.211 - Hearing.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 3 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Hearing. 190.211 Section 190.211 Transportation... PROCEDURES Enforcement § 190.211 Hearing. (a) A request for a hearing provided for in this part must be accompanied by a statement of the issues that the respondent intends to raise at the hearing. The issues may...

  13. Perspective on Aging

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    Youry, Mary, Ed.

    1975-01-01

    This issue follows up the 25th Annual Conference of the National Council on the Aging (NCOA). Title XX, the "grants to States for Services", and public policy statements issued by NCOA's board of directors are presented. Convention workshops on civil rights of older people, trends in center designs, and area agencies on aging are described.…

  14. What Do We Know about Early Sport Specialization? Not Much!

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    Baker, Joseph; Cobley, Stephen; Fraser-Thomas, Jessica

    2009-01-01

    In November 2005, the International Olympic Committee's Medical Commission issued a statement on "Training the elite child athlete" recommending that "more scientific research be done to better identify the parameters of training the elite child athlete". This paper focuses on a specific issue related to training the child athlete: early…

  15. 75 FR 47616 - Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Fee-to-Trust Conveyance of...

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    ... scoping meeting to identify potential issues and content for inclusion in the environmental impact... 1000-room hotel, restaurants, retail establishments, entertainment facilities, a spa and health club... employee parking. Significant issues to be covered during the scoping process may include, but are not...

  16. 14 CFR 1206.402 - Documents available for inspection at NASA Information Centers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ...) Cumulative Index to Selected Speeches and News Releases issued by NASA Headquarters; (7) Index/Digest of... index thereto; (9) Copies of Environmental Impact Statements filed by NASA under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (10) Collection of all issues of “NASA Activities”; (11) List of licenses...

  17. 14 CFR 1206.402 - Documents available for inspection at NASA Information Centers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ...) Cumulative Index to Selected Speeches and News Releases issued by NASA Headquarters; (7) Index/Digest of... index thereto; (9) Copies of Environmental Impact Statements filed by NASA under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (10) Collection of all issues of “NASA Activities”; (11) List of licenses...

  18. 31 CFR 545.514 - Payments for services rendered by the Taliban to aircraft.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) SANCTIONS REGULATIONS Licenses, Authorizations and Statements of Licensing Policy § 545.514 Payments for services rendered by the Taliban to aircraft. (a) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis.... (b) Specific licenses may be issued on a case-by-case basis for the exportation, reexportation, sale...

  19. Taking the Initiative on National Issues. AASCU Annual Report 1991.

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    Snead, Sam; Clyburn, Gay

    This annual report of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) presents statements from the leadership and papers on issues of prominent importance in the state higher education systems. Following a display of photographs of board of director members, brief greetings from the board's chair, Eugene M. Hughes, and the…

  20. A Call to Arms: Children's Mental Health

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    Sherman, Morton

    2008-01-01

    The author, a superintendent of schools, discusses a rising tide of social and emotional needs among school children as educators struggle with the issue of whether to deal with students' mental health issues. Readers are asked to consider this statement from "Children's Mental Health: Developing a National Action Agenda," a report prepared by the…

  1. Learning Outcomes between Socioscientific Issues-Based Learning and Conventional Learning Activities

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    Wongsri, Piyaluk; Nuangchalerm, Prasart

    2010-01-01

    Problem statement: Socioscientific issues-based learning activity is essential for scientific reasoning skills and it could be used for analyzing problems be applied to each situation for more successful and suitable. The purposes of this research aimed to compare learning achievement, analytical thinking and moral reasoning of seventh grade…

  2. 78 FR 39057 - Environmental Impact Statement: T.F. Green Airport, Warwick, Rhode Island

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    ... of Availability. SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Written Re..., Burlington, MA 01803, (781) 238-7613, or at [email protected]gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has issued a Written Re-Evaluation and Record of Decision, which evaluates an updated noise mitigation...

  3. Defense Contracting in Iraq: Issues and Options for Congress

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2008-08-15

    Business Board to examine these issues and report its findings within 60 days. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181...AND ADDRESS(ES) 10. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S ACRONYM(S) 11. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S REPORT NUMBER(S) 12 . DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Approved for...11 DOD Inspector General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

  4. Comments on statistical issues in numerical modeling for underground nuclear test monitoring

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    Nicholson, W.L.; Anderson, K.K.

    1993-11-01

    The Symposium concluded with prepared summaries by four experts in the involved disciplines. These experts made no mention of statistics and/or the statistical content of issues. The first author contributed an extemporaneous statement at the Symposium because there are important issues associated with conducting and evaluating numerical modeling that are familiar to statisticians and often treated successfully by them. This note expands upon these extemporaneous remarks.

  5. Measuring financial performance: an overview of financial statements.

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    Dalsted, N L

    1995-07-01

    Financial management has emerged as a critical component in the long-term viability of today's ranches and farms. Proper and timely financial reporting and analysis of financial statements are valuable tools that agricultural producers can use to monitor, coordinate, and plan their operational production and marketing schemes and strategies. A side note to preparation of financial statements. With the concerns over lender liability issues associated with statements either assisted with or prepared by a lending officer, agricultural producers will be responsible for preparing their own statements. The lending institutions may prepare their own statements in their assessment of the financial condition of a business and or individual, but, ultimately, the responsibility of financial statements is the borrower's. Some of the material presented in this article provides important input for use in such analytical programs as the National Cattlemen's Association, Integrated Resource Committees, and Standard Performance Analysis (SPA). SPA techniques and associated software have been or currently are under development for cow-calf, stocker, seedstock, and sheep enterprises. Critical to the analysis is having complete and correct financial statements. These analytical programs build on the financial statements. These analytical programs build on the financial statements as recommended by the FFSTF. Proper financial reporting is critical not only to a SPA assessment but also to the overall financial management of today's farms and ranches. Recognizing the importance of financial management in production agriculture is not enough, taking a proactive stance in one's financial plan is paramount to success. Failure to do so will only enhance the exit rates of producers from production agriculture.

  6. 7 CFR 35.7 - Certificate.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMODITY STANDARDS AND STANDARD CONTAINER REGULATIONS EXPORT GRAPES... official forms of inspection certificate, bearing the statement “meets Export Grape and Plum Act,” issued...

  7. 14 CFR 1240.108 - Reconsideration.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... Scientific and Technical Contributions § 1240.108 Reconsideration. (a) With respect to each completed... the Board may set, file its statement setting forth the issues, points, authorities, arguments, and...

  8. Data Position Statement to Be Updated

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Von Holle, Kate

    2008-04-01

    AGU members have an opportunity to provide comments to a panel preparing to update a position statement for Council consideration in May 2008 concerning the archiving and availability of scientific data. There is currently a risk of losing important data that have been collected over the years, and these data need to be preserved and made publicly available where possible to help future generations understand the various Earth systems. The panel is being asked to address a broad range of data issues that affect Earth and space scientists globally. The current statement can be found at http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/sci_pol.html#positions under the heading ``The importance of archiving and availability of geophysical data.''

  9. Breast cancer and primary systemic therapy. Results of the Consensus Meeting on the recommendations for pathological examination and histological report of breast cancer specimens in the Marche Region.

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    Santinelli, A; De Nictolis, M; Mambelli, V; Ranaldi, R; Bearzi, I; Battellpi, N; Mariotti, C; Fabbietti, L; Baldassarre, S; Giuseppetti, G M; Fabris, G

    2011-10-01

    Primary systemic therapy (PST) adds some practical problems to the pathologic examination of neoplastic breast tissue obtained from patients before and after chemotherapy. Pathologists, oncologists, breast surgeons, radiotherapists and radiologists in the Marche Region held a Consensus Meeting in Ancona on May 13, 2010, in which 15 statements dealing with neoadjuvant chemotherapy were approved by all participants. The first two statements are related to the pre-PST phase and concern the technical procedures and the histological report of the core biopsy. The other statements deal with similar issues of the post-PST surgical specimen.

  10. Technology assessment of portable energy RDT and P, phase 1

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Spraul, J. R. (Compiler)

    1975-01-01

    A technological assessment of portable energy research, development, technology, and production was undertaken to assess the technical, economic, environmental, and sociopolitical issues associated with portable energy options. Those courses of action are discussed which would impact aviation and air transportation research and technology. Technology assessment workshops were held to develop problem statements. The eighteen portable energy problem statements are discussed in detail along with each program's objective, approach, task description, and estimates of time and costs.

  11. Transit research and industry news update : March 2010.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-03-01

    SPECIAL : Administrator Rogoff Issues Oral Statement on Federal Transit Administrations Recent Audit of WMATA and the Tri-State Oversight Committee .................................................. 3 : Subcommittee Hears Plans for Improving Trans...

  12. The American Role in the Global Economy, February-March 1988

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1988-03-01

    economic order: toward a fair redistribution of the world’s resources. New York: Praeger, 1977. (HC 59 .S538) Social and cultural issues of the new...bilateral consultation on economic issues : a polij statement. Washington, D.C.: National Planning Association, 1981. (HD 82 .C35 1981) Cardoso, Fernando H...1929-1982. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution, 1985. (HC 106.3 .D3668 1985) Diebold, William. Industrial poie as an international issue . New

  13. Legal Responses to Terrorism: Case Study of the Republic of Kenya

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-12-01

    Institution Press, 2005), 180. 7 Ibid. 8 Ibid. 4 political, and social implications.”9 The United States, Germany, and the U.K. issued travel...Following the publication of the 2003 bill, the East African Law Society (EALS) issued a statement querying the necessity of such legislation. It argued...grounds without adducing actual proof.22 In light of these issues of context and contention, this thesis will explore past and future antiterrorism

  14. 1 CFR 10.2 - Scope and sources.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... transcripts or text issued by the Office of the White House Press Secretary, including— (1) Communications to... of Presidential appointments and nominations; (2) White House statements and announcements on...

  15. 1 CFR 10.2 - Scope and sources.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... transcripts or text issued by the Office of the White House Press Secretary, including— (1) Communications to... of Presidential appointments and nominations; (2) White House statements and announcements on...

  16. 1 CFR 10.2 - Scope and sources.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... transcripts or text issued by the Office of the White House Press Secretary, including— (1) Communications to... of Presidential appointments and nominations; (2) White House statements and announcements on...

  17. Status, sale and patenting of human genetic material: an international survey.

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    Knoppers, B M

    1999-05-01

    Following a decade of debate, the European Directive on the Legal Protection of Biotechnological Inventions was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on July 6, 1998. The Directive constitutes a legal and social policy landmark in biotechnology, taking an explicit position on the contentious issue of the patentability of higher life forms. It fails, however, to provide definitive statements on the legal status of human genetic material or the possibility of personal financial gain in relation to such material. An overview of the international, regional and national positions (as found in laws and official policy statements) on the status, commodification and patentability of human genetic material indicates that, although the Directive represents a consolidation of opinions, many issues remain unresolved.

  18. The Perceptions of Pennsylvania Principals and Counselors on the Issue of Student Rights.

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    Schwab, James D.

    The purpose of this research study was to determine the opinions of school principals and school counselors in Pennsylvania on the issue of student rights. A 30-statement opinion questionnaire was constructed and mailed to 171 counselors and 154 principals in 48 public school districts widely distributed throughout Pennsylvania. The response rate…

  19. 49 CFR 40.399 - How does the Department notify service agents of its decision?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION WORKPLACE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS Public Interest Exclusions § 40.399.... The notice includes the following elements: (a) If the decision is not to issue a PIE, a statement of the reasons for the decision, including findings of fact with respect to any material factual issues...

  20. 21 CFR 12.35 - Notice of hearing; stay of action.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... is justified on any issue, the Commissioner will publish a notice setting forth the following: (1... regulation or order that has been stayed by operation of law or in the Commissioner's discretion. (3) The parties to the hearing. (4) The issues of fact on which a hearing has been justified. (5) A statement of...

  1. 10 CFR 51.108 - Public hearings on Commission findings that inspections, tests, analyses, and acceptance criteria...

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    2013-01-01

    ... CFR 52.103(b), the Commission will not admit any contentions on environmental issues, the adequacy of the environmental impact statement for the combined license issued under subpart C of part 52, or the... finding under 10 CFR 52.103(g). [72 FR 49517, Aug. 28, 2007] materials licenses ...

  2. 10 CFR 51.108 - Public hearings on Commission findings that inspections, tests, analyses, and acceptance criteria...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... CFR 52.103(b), the Commission will not admit any contentions on environmental issues, the adequacy of the environmental impact statement for the combined license issued under subpart C of part 52, or the... finding under 10 CFR 52.103(g). [72 FR 49517, Aug. 28, 2007] materials licenses ...

  3. 10 CFR 51.108 - Public hearings on Commission findings that inspections, tests, analyses, and acceptance criteria...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... CFR 52.103(b), the Commission will not admit any contentions on environmental issues, the adequacy of the environmental impact statement for the combined license issued under subpart C of part 52, or the... finding under 10 CFR 52.103(g). [72 FR 49517, Aug. 28, 2007] materials licenses ...

  4. 78 FR 76189 - Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Route 460 Location Study, Prince George...

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    2013-12-16

    ... Army Individual Permit (IP) Application. The purpose of this SEIS is to evaluate new information... the document as part of its evaluation of the IP application submitted by U.S. Route 460 Mobility... available to the USACE for the proposed project are to issue the IP, issue the IP with special conditions...

  5. 12 CFR Appendix B to Part 325 - Statement of Policy on Capital Adequacy

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    2014-01-01

    ... are excessive in relation to their market value or the level of the bank's capital accounts. In this... become so onerous as to effectively force the bank to call the issue (for example, an issue with a low... individual bank to determine if such factors will likely result in excessive requirements for dividends...

  6. 12 CFR Appendix B to Part 325 - Statement of Policy on Capital Adequacy

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    2013-01-01

    ... are excessive in relation to their market value or the level of the bank's capital accounts. In this... become so onerous as to effectively force the bank to call the issue (for example, an issue with a low... individual bank to determine if such factors will likely result in excessive requirements for dividends...

  7. 20 CFR 404.1287 - Exceptions to the time limitations on assessments-for wages paid prior to 1987.

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    2010-04-01

    ... determination; or (iv) The Social Security Administration has not issued to the State a final audit statement on... assessments-for wages paid prior to 1987. 404.1287 Section 404.1287 Employees' Benefits SOCIAL SECURITY... complete; or (iii) The Social Security Administration is developing a coverage or wage issue which was...

  8. 20 CFR 404.1287 - Exceptions to the time limitations on assessments-for wages paid prior to 1987.

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    2011-04-01

    ... determination; or (iv) The Social Security Administration has not issued to the State a final audit statement on... assessments-for wages paid prior to 1987. 404.1287 Section 404.1287 Employees' Benefits SOCIAL SECURITY... complete; or (iii) The Social Security Administration is developing a coverage or wage issue which was...

  9. Safe Prevention of the Primary Cesarean Delivery: ACOG and SMFM Change the Game

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    Lothian, Judith A.

    2014-01-01

    Safe Prevention of the Primary Cesarean Delivery, a joint statement of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, changes the rules of maternity care management. The statement reviews the research and uses the findings to make practice recommendations. This article discusses the major recommendations and their importance in decreasing risk and increasing safety for mothers and babies. The articles in the current issue of the journal are also reviewed.

  10. Abuses in Guardianship of the Elderly and Infirm: A National Disgrace. A Briefing by the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care of the Select Committee on Aging. House of Representatives, One Hundredth Congress, First Session (September 25, 1987).

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging.

    This document presents a briefing by Representative Claude Pepper on the abuses in guardianship of the elderly and infirm, and testimony from witnesses at the Congressional hearing called to examine the issue of guardianship abuse. The opening statement of Representative Pepper and a prepared statement of Representative Helen Delich Bentley are…

  11. CTC Sentinel. Volume 1, Issue 5

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2008-04-01

    Banna to appear in public. Despite their past crimes and continued support, neither al -Banna nor al -Badawi are part of the current al -Qa`ida campaign...Johnsen, “Attacks on Oil are a First Priority for al -Qaeda in Yemen,” Terrorism Focus 5:5 (2008). 11 “Statement 1,” The Soldier’s Brigade of Yemen...There are a handful of mistakes and typos throughout the four statements that this group has released, all of which have posted on al - Ikhlas by a

  12. Defense and the Economy: The Issues of Jobs, Inflation, and Longrun Growth. Hearings before the Task Force on Economic Policy and Growth of the Committee on the Budget. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, First Session (December 7 and 9, 1983).

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on the Budget.

    This 2-day Congressional hearing on the impact of defense spending on the economy focuses on three aspects of the relationship between expenditures for national defense and the state of the economy: jobs, inflation, and long-run growth. Testimony includes statements, prepared statements, and additional information submitted for the record by…

  13. Use of the International Pharmaceutical Federation's Basel Statements to Assess and Advance Hospital Pharmacy Practice: A Scoping Review.

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    Penm, Jonathan; Chaar, Betty; Moles, Rebekah J

    2016-01-01

    The Basel statements of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, which provide the first global, unified vision for the hospital pharmacy profession, have recently been revised. Originally released in 2008, the Basel statements have since been made available in 21 languages, and thus have the potential for great impact around the world. To conduct a scoping review to examine the extent and nature of research activity related to the Basel statements. Google Scholar, PubMed, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts were searched using the key term "Basel statements" for relevant research articles. From each included study, data were extracted on geographic location, study design, study outcomes, and use of the Basel statements. The search strategy generated 113 results. Further refinement resulted in 14 English-language articles that met the inclusion criteria. Four of these articles focused on adapting the Basel statements to European practice, an initiative of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists that led to development of the European statements of Hospital Pharmacy. Six studies focused on monitoring hospital pharmacy practice in Uganda, the Pacific island countries, and the Western Pacific Region. These studies provide valuable baseline data to measure and track the development of hospital pharmacy practices in their respective countries and regions. The remaining 4 studies used qualitative methods to explore the barriers to and facilitators of implementation of the Basel statements in South Africa, China, and Australia. The Basel statements have led to multiple initiatives around the world, involving more than 70 countries. The European and Western Pacific regions have been the most active. Current initiatives should be continued to ensure identification and resolution of issues related to sustaining their use over time.

  14. Seeking worldwide professional consensus on the principles of end-of-life care for the critically ill. The Consensus for Worldwide End-of-Life Practice for Patients in Intensive Care Units (WELPICUS) study.

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    Sprung, Charles L; Truog, Robert D; Curtis, J Randall; Joynt, Gavin M; Baras, Mario; Michalsen, Andrej; Briegel, Josef; Kesecioglu, Jozef; Efferen, Linda; De Robertis, Edoardo; Bulpa, Pierre; Metnitz, Philipp; Patil, Namrata; Hawryluck, Laura; Manthous, Constantine; Moreno, Rui; Leonard, Sara; Hill, Nicholas S; Wennberg, Elisabet; McDermid, Robert C; Mikstacki, Adam; Mularski, Richard A; Hartog, Christiane S; Avidan, Alexander

    2014-10-15

    Great differences in end-of-life practices in treating the critically ill around the world warrant agreement regarding the major ethical principles. This analysis determines the extent of worldwide consensus for end-of-life practices, delineates where there is and is not consensus, and analyzes reasons for lack of consensus. Critical care societies worldwide were invited to participate. Country coordinators were identified and draft statements were developed for major end-of-life issues and translated into six languages. Multidisciplinary responses using a web-based survey assessed agreement or disagreement with definitions and statements linked to anonymous demographic information. Consensus was prospectively defined as >80% agreement. Definitions and statements not obtaining consensus were revised based on comments of respondents, and then translated and redistributed. Of the initial 1,283 responses from 32 countries, consensus was found for 66 (81%) of the 81 definitions and statements; 26 (32%) had >90% agreement. With 83 additional responses to the original questionnaire (1,366 total) and 604 responses to the revised statements, consensus could be obtained for another 11 of the 15 statements. Consensus was obtained for informed consent, withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, legal requirements, intensive care unit therapies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, shared decision making, medical and nursing consensus, brain death, and palliative care. Consensus was obtained for 77 of 81 (95%) statements. Worldwide consensus could be developed for the majority of definitions and statements about end-of-life practices. Statements achieving consensus provide standards of practice for end-of-life care; statements without consensus identify important areas for future research.

  15. Working with Research Integrity-Guidance for Research Performing Organisations: The Bonn PRINTEGER Statement.

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    Forsberg, Ellen-Marie; Anthun, Frank O; Bailey, Sharon; Birchley, Giles; Bout, Henriette; Casonato, Carlo; Fuster, Gloria González; Heinrichs, Bert; Horbach, Serge; Jacobsen, Ingrid Skjæggestad; Janssen, Jacques; Kaiser, Matthias; Lerouge, Inge; van der Meulen, Barend; de Rijcke, Sarah; Saretzki, Thomas; Sutrop, Margit; Tazewell, Marta; Varantola, Krista; Vie, Knut Jørgen; Zwart, Hub; Zöller, Mira

    2018-05-31

    This document presents the Bonn PRINTEGER Consensus Statement: Working with Research Integrity-Guidance for research performing organisations. The aim of the statement is to complement existing instruments by focusing specifically on institutional responsibilities for strengthening integrity. It takes into account the daily challenges and organisational contexts of most researchers. The statement intends to make research integrity challenges recognisable from the work-floor perspective, providing concrete advice on organisational measures to strengthen integrity. The statement, which was concluded February 7th 2018, provides guidance on the following key issues: § 1. Providing information about research integrity § 2. Providing education, training and mentoring § 3. Strengthening a research integrity culture § 4. Facilitating open dialogue § 5. Wise incentive management § 6. Implementing quality assurance procedures § 7. Improving the work environment and work satisfaction § 8. Increasing transparency of misconduct cases § 9. Opening up research § 10. Implementing safe and effective whistle-blowing channels § 11. Protecting the alleged perpetrators § 12. Establishing a research integrity committee and appointing an ombudsperson § 13. Making explicit the applicable standards for research integrity.

  16. Futile and Potentially Inappropriate Interventions: Semantics Matter.

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    Kon, Alexander A

    2018-01-01

    In 1997, the Society for Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) published a statement regarding futile and inadvisable treatments. Recently, five critical care organizations published a consensus statement supporting and expanding upon the 1997 SCCM statement, and the SCCM issued a companion statement defining futile and potentially inappropriate interventions. In all of these statements, there is agreement that the term futile should be used only when an intervention cannot accomplish the intended physiologic goal. The organizations provide recommendations for optimizing communication, however even when clinicians use excellent communication techniques, there are times when competing ethical considerations mean that a surrogate persists in requesting an intervention that the clinician does not believe is justified. In such cases, clinicians should not label the requested intervention as futile, because doing so is disrespectful to patients and families, overly empowers clinicians, and stifles communication. When clinicians believe that they are justified in declining such a request due to differences in values or beliefs, they should refer to the requested treatment as "potentially inappropriate," indicating that the disagreement is based on values, and that any decision to withhold the requested intervention is preliminary until reviewed through a fair process.

  17. 76 FR 67206 - State of Arizona Resource Advisory Council Meetings

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    2011-10-31

    ... issues; updates on the Arizona Water Strategy, land use planning and public involvement, renewable energy projects and the Northern Arizona Proposed Mineral Withdrawal Final Environmental Impact Statement; RAC...

  18. Antievolution Rules Are Unconstitutional.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lewin, Roger

    1984-01-01

    The Texas attorney general has said that this state's textbook antievolution rules violate the First Amendment. Responses and issues related to this statement are discussed. The history of these rules is also discussed. (JN)

  19. The Great Nuclear Power Debate (1)--A Summary

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    Douglas, John H.

    1976-01-01

    Five issues concerning nuclear power--economics, danger from accidents, environmental effects, terrorism, and alternatives are debated, with one paragraph statements from opponents and advocates on each of the topics. (CP)

  20. 76 FR 13646 - Statement of Delegation of Authority

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    2011-03-14

    ... Delegation of Authority Notice is hereby given that I have delegated to the Administrator, Health Resources... authority. This delegation excludes the authority to issue regulations, to establish advisory councils and...

  1. The MP (Materialization Pattern) Model for Representing Math Educational Standards

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Choi, Namyoun; Song, Il-Yeol; An, Yuan

    Representing natural languages with UML has been an important research issue for various reasons. Little work has been done for modeling imperative mood sentences which are the sentence structure of math educational standard statements. In this paper, we propose the MP (Materialization Pattern) model that captures the semantics of English sentences used in math educational standards. The MP model is based on the Reed-Kellogg sentence diagrams and creates MP schemas with the UML notation. The MP model explicitly represents the semantics of the sentences by extracting math concepts and the cognitive process of math concepts from math educational standard statements, and simplifies modeling. This MP model is also developed to be used for aligning math educational standard statements via schema matching.

  2. 76 FR 36627 - Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements

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    2011-06-22

    ...The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to add a new requirement for the display of health warnings on cigarette packages and in cigarette advertisements. This rule implements a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) that requires FDA to issue regulations requiring color graphics, depicting the negative health consequences of smoking, to accompany the nine new textual warning statements required under the Tobacco Control Act. The Tobacco Control Act amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (FCLAA) to require each cigarette package and advertisement to bear one of nine new textual warning statements. This final rule specifies the color graphic images that must accompany each of the nine new textual warning statements.

  3. Required warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2011-06-22

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to add a new requirement for the display of health warnings on cigarette packages and in cigarette advertisements. This rule implements a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) that requires FDA to issue regulations requiring color graphics, depicting the negative health consequences of smoking, to accompany the nine new textual warning statements required under the Tobacco Control Act. The Tobacco Control Act amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (FCLAA) to require each cigarette package and advertisement to bear one of nine new textual warning statements. This final rule specifies the color graphic images that must accompany each of the nine new textual warning statements.

  4. Ethical Issues in Radiology Journalism, Peer Review, and Research.

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    Katz, Douglas S; Gardner, James B; Hoffmann, Jason C; Patlas, Michael N; Bhargava, Puneet; Moshiri, Mariam; Remer, Erick M; Gould, Elaine S; Smith, Stacy

    2016-08-17

    Although some research and publication practices are clearly unethical, including fraud and plagiarism, other areas of research and publication, such as informed consent and conflicts of interest, fall into grayer areas. The purposes of this article are, therefore, to review a variety of relevant ethical issues in radiology-related journalism, peer review, and research; to review the radiology literature to date that has addressed these issues; and to present position statements and potential solutions to these problems.

  5. The transculturality of 'gut feelings'. Results from a French Delphi consensus survey.

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    Le Reste, Jean-Yves; Coppens, Magali; Barais, Marie; Nabbe, Patrice; Le Floch, Bernard; Chiron, Benoît; Dinant, Geert Jan; Berkhout, Christophe; Stolper, Erik; Barraine, Pierre

    2013-12-01

    General Practitioners (GPs) sometimes base their clinical decisions on 'gut feelings.' Research into the significance of this phenomenon with focus groups and a Delphi consensus procedure in the Netherlands provided a concept of 'gut feelings:' a sense of alarm, a sense of reassurance and several determinants. The transculturality of 'gut feelings' has been examined briefly until now as the issue is complex. To determine whether a consensus on 'gut feelings' in general practice in France could be obtained. Using a similar Delphi consensus procedure and the same six initial statements as in the Netherlands, and compare the French results with the seven final Dutch consensual statements. Qualitative research, including a Delphi consensus procedure after a forward-backward translation (FBT) of the initial Dutch statements of 'gut feelings.' A heterogeneous sample of 34 French expert GPs participated. FBT of the final French statements was undertaken for a content comparison with the Dutch. After three Delphi rounds, French GPs reached agreement on nine statements. Many similarities have been found between the Dutch and the French defining statements, with reservations concerning the 'sense of reassurance,' which French GPs seemed to feel more cautious about. 'Gut feelings' are a well-defined concept in France too. The Dutch and the French consensual statements seem very close. The transculturality of the concept is confirmed, which is a new indicator that 'gut feelings' are a self-contained concept.

  6. 10 CFR 1003.77 - Decision and Order.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... relevant information received or obtained during the proceeding, the OHA will issue a Decision and Order... a written statement setting forth the relevant facts and legal basis for the Decision and Order...

  7. Exercise and Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)

    MedlinePlus

    ... with PAH Consensus Statement Issued by the Scientific Leadership Council DISCLAIMER: This information is for general information ... on our new PHPN/PHCR or Support Group Leadership Institute portal? Reset your password here . Login Username ...

  8. Aviation Safety: Targeting and Training of FAA's Safety Inspector Workforce

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-04-30

    This is the statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, : Transportation and Telecommunications Issues, Resources, Community, and : Economic Development Division, General Accounting Office, on the Federal : Aviation Administration's (FAA) ...

  9. 45 CFR 213.23 - Rights of parties.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ...), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR... statements at the hearing. (e) Present relevant evidence on the issues at the hearing. (f) Present witnesses...

  10. 45 CFR 213.23 - Rights of parties.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ...), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR... statements at the hearing. (e) Present relevant evidence on the issues at the hearing. (f) Present witnesses...

  11. 45 CFR 213.23 - Rights of parties.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ...), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR... statements at the hearing. (e) Present relevant evidence on the issues at the hearing. (f) Present witnesses...

  12. 45 CFR 213.23 - Rights of parties.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ...), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR... statements at the hearing. (e) Present relevant evidence on the issues at the hearing. (f) Present witnesses...

  13. 75 FR 63862 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-18

    .... The CJIS APB is responsible for reviewing policy issues and appropriate technical and operational... to file a written statement concerning the CJIS Division's programs or wishing to address this...

  14. Combating terrorism : observations on growth in federal programs

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-01-01

    This is the statement of Mark E. Gebicke, Director, National Security Preparedness Issues, National Security and International Affairs Division before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportatio...

  15. Aviation rulemaking : incomplete implementation impaired FAA's reform efforts

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-07-01

    This is the statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Issues, House of Representatives regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA...

  16. Screening for Hepatitis C Infections in Adults

    MedlinePlus

    Understanding Task Force Recommendations Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) has issued a final recommendation statement on Screening for Hepatitis C ...

  17. Population genetics and benefit sharing.

    PubMed

    Knoppers, B M

    2000-01-01

    The majority of international or national guidelines, specific to human genetics concentrate on actual or potential clinical applications. In contrast, the Ethics Committee of the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) attempts to provide guidance to the bench scientists engaged in fundamental research in genomics prior to any clinical applications. Often confused as constituting the Human Genome Project (HGP) itself, HUGO's (Human Genome Organization) ultimate goal is to assist in the worldwide collaboration underpinning the HGP. It is an international organisation with 1,229 members in approximately 60 countries. The Ethics Committee is one of HUGO's six international advisory committees. Composed of experts from a number of countries and disciplines, the HUGO Ethics Committee promotes discussion and understanding of social, legal, and ethical issues as they relate to the conduct of, and knowledge derived from, the Genome Initiative. Currently, it has 13 members from 11 difference countries. It has produced statements on the conduct of genetic research, on cloning, and, has most recently presented a 'Statement on Benefit-Sharing', April 11, 2000. The Intellectual Property Committee of HUGO has been active in the controversial area of patenting. The issue of benefit-sharing is one that has its source in the mandate of both committees. How to avoid both commodification of the person through payment for access to DNA and biopiracy with no return to benefits to the families or community? While patents are a legitimate form of recognition for innovation, there seems to be no therapeutic exception to some of its stringent rules and the 'morality' exclusion has lain dormant. The HUGO 'Statement on Benefit-Sharing' examines the issues of defining community, common heritage, distributive justice and solidarity before arriving at its conclusions in benefit-sharing. This communication reviews some of these issues.

  18. The Effect of Role Ambiguity and Role Conflict on Performance of Vice Principals: The Mediating Role of Burnout

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Celik, Kazim

    2013-01-01

    Problem Statement: Role ambiguity and role conflict are considered issues that affect performance and lead to burnout. While numerous studies have analyzed role ambiguity or role conflict in relation to burnout or performance, few studies have studied all of these issues together. Since vice principals are expected to carry out a variety of…

  19. 29 CFR 37.76 - What are the required elements of a recipient's discrimination complaint processing procedures?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... complainant has the right to be represented in the complaint process; (2) A written statement of the issue(s... procedures must provide that: (1) The choice whether to use ADR or the customary process rests with the... party learns of the alleged breach; (ii) The Director must evaluate the circumstances to determine...

  20. 32 CFR Appendix A to Part 724 - Policy Statement by the Secretary of Defense-Addressing Certain Categories of Discharges

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Subject: Review of Discharges Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Issued... applications for such review from former service members. Each Secretary is authorized to issue a discharge... States Code 1553. “This policy shall apply to those service members whose cases are finalized or in...

  1. 77 FR 37737 - Environmental Impact Statement for the Northeast Corridor Between Washington, DC, New York, NY...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-22

    ... issuing this Notice of Intent (Notice) to advise the public of the preparation of a Tier 1 Environmental... Investment Plan (PRCIP). A PRCIP provides the data necessary to support an FRA decision to fund and implement... existing NEC. FRA is issuing this Notice to alert the public and agencies about the preparation of the Tier...

  2. Statement Summarizing Research Findings on the Issue of the Relationship Between Food-Additive-Free Diets and Hyperkinesis in Children.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lipton, Morris; Wender, Esther

    The National Advisory Committee on Hyperkinesis and Food Additives paper summarized some research findings on the issue of the relationship between food-additive-free diets and hyperkinesis in children. Based on several challenge studies, it is concluded that the evidence generally refutes Dr. B. F. Feingold's claim that artificial colorings in…

  3. University Knowledge/Technology Transfer and Public Decision-Making: Review, Synthesis, and Alternative Models. Rural Development Series No. 11.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sollie, Carlton R.; Howell, Frank M.

    Issues and problems associated with university involvement in public sector activities and the knowledge transfer process are examined. After a brief statement of the state-of-the-art in knowledge transfer, attention is directed to one of the basic issues presented in the literature: the appropriateness and inappropriateness of university…

  4. Assisted suicide: implications for nurses and nursing.

    PubMed

    Daly, B J; Berry, D; Fitzpatrick, J J; Drew, B; Montgomery, K

    1997-01-01

    Assisted suicide is an issue of great importance to nurses. This issue reflects our values and beliefs as a society, calls for a clear and precise response as a profession, and challenges individual nurses to think about their own moral views. The history of the debate and the compelling moral arguments on both sides attest to the complexity of the issue and also suggest that it will not soon be resolved. The current position of the profession, as expressed in the ANA Code for Nurses and a specific position statement, were reviewed. The dilemma faced by the individual nurse who perceives an obligation to adhere to the guidelines specified by his or her profession's code and yet whose conscience dictates an act in violation of this code has been discussed as an instance of conscientious objection. While this analysis has been necessarily brief, it was intended to illustrate the importance of being clear about one's personal moral views and equally clear about one's duty to fulfil the obligations stemming from the profession's public statements. It is essential that the profession continue to explore the moral issues involved in requests for assistance in dying and provide additional guidelines for practicing nurses, with sound rationale for the profession's position.

  5. Direct-to-consumer print ads for drugs: do they undermine the physician-patient relationship?

    PubMed

    Cline, Rebecca J Welch; Young, Henry J

    2005-12-01

    Critics of direct-to-consumer print advertising for drugs (DTCA) contend it alters physician-patient communication by promoting greater patient participation and control. We assessed the nature of messages in print DTCA to identify potential guidelines they may provide to consumers for communicating with physicians. We analyzed all unique advertisements (ie, excluded ads repeated across issues or magazines) in 18 popular magazines (684 issues) from January 1998 to December 1999 (n=225). We identified every statement that referred to physicians, and within that set, statements that focused on physician-patient communication. Each communication-related statement was coded as a message to consumers about communication in terms of cues suggesting who should initiate communication, who should be in relational control, and appropriate interaction topic(s). More than three-quarters (83.8%) of the advertisements' statements referring to physicians focused on physician-patient communication (M=2.6 per ad; SD=1.8). Most (76.1%) of these messages explicitly or implicitly promoted consumers initiating communication, but cast the physician in relational control (54.5%). The most frequently suggested interaction topics were clinical judgments of the product's appropriateness (41.8%) and information about the product (32.1%). Typical direct-to-consumer print ads contain multiple messages about communicating with physicians. The patterned nature of these messages appears to promote social norms for consumers' communication behavior by repeatedly implying the appropriateness of consumers initiating interaction, physicians maintaining relational control, and avoiding negative consequences of advertised drugs as conversational topics.

  6. Distribution depot revenues

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1998-02-13

    The issue of Distribution Depot revenues was identified during our audit of the revenue accounts in the FY 1996 Defense Business Operations Fund financial statements (the revenue accounts audit). The revenue accounts audit was initiated to support th...

  7. 78 FR 21703 - Environmental Impact Statement: Cherokee and Forsyth Counties, Georgia

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    2013-04-11

    ... transportation project (State Route 20) located in Cherokee and Forsyth Counties, Georgia. FOR FURTHER... this program.) Issued on: April 5, 2013. Rodney N. Barry, Division Administrator, Atlanta, Georgia. [FR...

  8. Lung Transplantation in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension

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    ... Pulmonary Hypertension Consensus Statements Issued by the Scientific Leadership Council Download & Print PDF DISCLAIMER: This information is ... on our new PHPN/PHCR or Support Group Leadership Institute portal? Reset your password here . Login Username ...

  9. Talking about Kidney Transplants.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Solomon, Joan; Swift, Julia

    1990-01-01

    Described is a project in which information about the moral issues surrounding tissue transplants was obtained and videotaped for classroom use. Moral positions and possible educational strategies are discussed. Examples of student statements are presented. (CW)

  10. 14 CFR 302.38 - Final decision of the DOT Decisionmaker.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... (AVIATION PROCEEDINGS) PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS RULES OF PRACTICE IN PROCEEDINGS Rules of General... issues presented by entering an appropriate order that will include a statement of the reasons for his or...

  11. Mass transit : challenges in evaluating, overseeing, and funding major transit projects

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2000-03-08

    This is the statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on appropriations, House of Representatives discussing the ...

  12. Combating terrorism : linking threats to strategies and resources testimony

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2000-07-26

    This is the statement of Norman J. Rabkin, Director, National Security Preparedness Issues, National Security and International Affairs division before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on...

  13. 76 FR 53531 - Environmental Impact Statement: Hancock County, MS

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-26

    ... wetland resources. Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action and (2) build..., due to the complexity of the project and a high number of sensitive wetland and water issues, it was...

  14. Mass transit : challenges in evaluating, overseeing, and funding major transit projects

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2000-01-01

    This is the statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on appropriations, House of Representatives discussing the ...

  15. Vision statement.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-09-01

    This document is the third such handbook for freeway management and operations. It is intended to be an introductory manual a resource document that provides an overview of the various institutional and technical issues associated with the planni...

  16. 75 FR 54419 - Environmental Impact Statement: Queens County, NY

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-07

    ... published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey W. Kolb... NEPA Class II Categorical Exclusion. Issued on August 25, 2010. Jeffrey W. Kolb, Division Administrator...

  17. Aviation Security: Urgent Issues Need to Be Addressed

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-09-11

    This is the statement of Keith O. Fultz, Assistant Comptroller General, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division, General Accounting Office (GAO), before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Hou...

  18. 18 CFR 385.1403 - Petitions seeking institution of rulemaking proceedings (Rule 1404).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... PROCEDURE Oil Pipeline Proceedings § 385.1403 Petitions seeking institution of rulemaking proceedings (Rule... purpose of issuing statements, rules, or regulations of general applicability and significance designed to...

  19. 77 FR 20051 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-03

    .... The CJIS APB is responsible for reviewing policy issues and appropriate technical and operational... basis. Any member of the public wishing to file a written statement concerning the CJIS Division's...

  20. 76 FR 56225 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-12

    ... the FACA. The CJIS APB is responsible for reviewing policy issues and appropriate technical and... to file a written statement concerning the CJIS Division's programs or wishing to address this...

  1. 76 FR 8379 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-14

    ... the FACA. The CJIS APB is responsible for reviewing policy issues and appropriate technical and... to file a written statement concerning the CJIS Division's programs or wishing to address this...

  2. Commercial Maritime Industry: Updated Information on Federal Assessments. Testimony

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-11-03

    This is the Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division, Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Hous...

  3. Enhancing the diversity of the pediatrician workforce.

    PubMed

    Friedman, Aaron L

    2007-04-01

    This policy statement describes the key issues related to diversity within the pediatrician and health care workforce to identify barriers to enhancing diversity and offer policy recommendations to overcome these barriers in the future. The statement addresses topics such as health disparities, affirmative action, recent policy developments and reports on workforce diversity, and research on patient and provider diversity. It also broadens the discussion of diversity beyond the traditional realms of race and ethnicity to include cultural attributes that may have an effect on the quality of health care. Although workforce diversity is related to the provision of culturally effective pediatric care, it is a discrete issue that merits separate discussion and policy formulation. At the heart of this policy-driven action are multiorganizational and multispecialty collaborations designed to address substantive educational, financial, organizational, and other barriers to improved workforce diversity.

  4. Pharmacists correcting schedule II prescriptions: DEA flip-flops continue.

    PubMed

    Abood, Richard R

    2010-12-01

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has in recent years engaged in flip-flopping over important policy decisions. The most recent example involved whether a pharmacist can correct a written schedule II prescription upon verification with the prescriber. For several years the DEA's policy permitted this practice. Then the DEA issued a conflicting policy statement in 2007 in the preamble to the multiple schedule II prescription regulation, causing a series of subsequent contradictory statements ending with the policy that pharmacists should follow state law or policy until the Agency issues a regulation. It is doubtful that the DEA's opinion in the preamble would in itself constitute legal authority, or that the Agency would try to enforce the opinion. Nonetheless, these flip-flop opinions have confused pharmacists, caused some pharmacies to have claims rejected by third party payors, and most likely have inconvenienced patients.

  5. Reporting Quality of Randomized, Controlled Trials Evaluating Combined Chemoradiotherapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

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

    Chen, Yu-Pei; Chen, Lei; Li, Wen-Fei

    Purpose: To comprehensively assess the reporting quality of randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and to identify significant predictors of quality. Methods and Materials: Two investigators searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for RCTs published between January 1988 and December 2015 that assessed the effect of combined chemoradiotherapy for NPC. The overall quality of each report was assessed using a 28-point overall quality score (OQS) based on the 2010 Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement. To provide baseline data for further evaluation, we also investigated the reporting quality of certain important issues in detail, including key methodologic items (allocationmore » concealment, blinding, intention-to-treat principle), endpoints, follow-up, subgroup analyses, and adverse events. Results: We retrieved 24 relevant RCTs including 6591 patients. Median 2010 OQS was 15.5 (range, 10-24). Half of the items in the 2010 OQS were poorly reported in at least 40% of trials. Multivariable regression models revealed that publication after 2010 and high impact factor were significant predictors of improved 2010 OQS. Additionally, many issues that we consider significant were not reported adequately. Conclusions: Despite publication of the CONSORT statement more than a decade ago, overall reporting quality for RCTs in NPC was unsatisfactory. Additionally, substantial selectivity and heterogeneity exists in reporting of certain crucial issues. This survey provides the first prompt for NPC trial investigators to improve reporting quality according to the CONSORT statement; increased scrutiny and diligence by editors and peer reviewers is also required.« less

  6. Media use by children younger than 2 years.

    PubMed

    Brown, Ari

    2011-11-01

    In 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement addressing media use in children. The purpose of that statement was to educate parents about the effects that media--both the amount and the content--may have on children. In one part of that statement, the AAP recommended that "pediatricians should urge parents to avoid television viewing for children under the age of two years." The wording of the policy specifically discouraged media use in this age group, although it is frequently misquoted by media outlets as no media exposure in this age group. The AAP believed that there were significantly more potential negative effects of media than positive ones for this age group and, thus, advised families to thoughtfully consider media use for infants. This policy statement reaffirms the 1999 statement with respect to media use in infants and children younger than 2 years and provides updated research findings to support it. This statement addresses (1) the lack of evidence supporting educational or developmental benefits for media use by children younger than 2 years, (2) the potential adverse health and developmental effects of media use by children younger than 2 years, and (3) adverse effects of parental media use (background media) on children younger than 2 years.

  7. Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Final Environmental Impact Statement for Expansion of the Melrose Air Force Range, Curry and Roosevelt Counties, New Mexico

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1985-04-18

    discuss very briefly the logic, or substance, of the issues in this possible decision--why it might not be logical. And, third, the moral , or ethical...o’f the issue - authors advocating measurable effect and those indicating no effect. 38 CHABA has taken the position that current evidence is suggestive...but it does not provide definitive answers on the long-term health effect issue . CHABA encourages more definitive research with adequate controls

  8. Use of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Basel Statements to Assess and Advance Hospital Pharmacy Practice: A Scoping Review

    PubMed Central

    Penm, Jonathan; Chaar, Betty; Moles, Rebekah J

    2016-01-01

    Background: The Basel statements of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, which provide the first global, unified vision for the hospital pharmacy profession, have recently been revised. Originally released in 2008, the Basel statements have since been made available in 21 languages, and thus have the potential for great impact around the world. Objective: To conduct a scoping review to examine the extent and nature of research activity related to the Basel statements. Methods: Google Scholar, PubMed, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts were searched using the key term “Basel statements” for relevant research articles. From each included study, data were extracted on geographic location, study design, study outcomes, and use of the Basel statements. Results: The search strategy generated 113 results. Further refinement resulted in 14 English-language articles that met the inclusion criteria. Four of these articles focused on adapting the Basel statements to European practice, an initiative of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists that led to development of the European statements of Hospital Pharmacy. Six studies focused on monitoring hospital pharmacy practice in Uganda, the Pacific island countries, and the Western Pacific Region. These studies provide valuable baseline data to measure and track the development of hospital pharmacy practices in their respective countries and regions. The remaining 4 studies used qualitative methods to explore the barriers to and facilitators of implementation of the Basel statements in South Africa, China, and Australia. Conclusion: The Basel statements have led to multiple initiatives around the world, involving more than 70 countries. The European and Western Pacific regions have been the most active. Current initiatives should be continued to ensure identification and resolution of issues related to sustaining their use over time. PMID:27168634

  9. 20 CFR 703.503 - Return of certificates of compliance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... returned by the employer to the district director issuing them with a statement of the reason for such... under said Act or whose self-insurance thereunder is reauthorized without a break in the continuity...

  10. Airline Deregulation: Changes in Airfares and Service at Buffalo, New York

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-09-20

    This is the statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives on ...

  11. 7 CFR 3560.302 - Accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... demonstration must include a statement issued by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) stating that the accounting... inches. (v) Nominal spacing adjustment and colored paper are allowed. (g) Farm Labor Housing. Borrowers...

  12. 7 CFR 3560.302 - Accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... demonstration must include a statement issued by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) stating that the accounting... inches. (v) Nominal spacing adjustment and colored paper are allowed. (g) Farm Labor Housing. Borrowers...

  13. 7 CFR 3560.302 - Accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... demonstration must include a statement issued by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) stating that the accounting... inches. (v) Nominal spacing adjustment and colored paper are allowed. (g) Farm Labor Housing. Borrowers...

  14. 7 CFR 3560.302 - Accounting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management systems.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... demonstration must include a statement issued by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) stating that the accounting... inches. (v) Nominal spacing adjustment and colored paper are allowed. (g) Farm Labor Housing. Borrowers...

  15. 75 FR 21661 - Meeting of the CJIS Advisory Policy Board

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-26

    ... Section 10 of the FACA. The CJIS APB is responsible for reviewing policy issues and appropriate technical... public wishing to file a written statement concerning the CJIS Division's programs or wishing to address...

  16. 75 FR 31505 - Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Open Meeting

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-03

    ... Political-Military Affairs, who advise the Department on policies, regulations, and technical issues... instructions. Members of the public may, if they wish, submit a brief statement to the committee in writing. As...

  17. It's Not So Simple

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Krebs, Donald F.

    1975-01-01

    An audiologist takes issue with statements by the director of the National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering which suggest that telephones with acoustic coupling devices will be as effective for hard of hearing persons as those with magnetic coupling. (GW)

  18. Aviation security : terrorist acts illustrate severe weaknesses in aviation security

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-09-20

    This is the statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Senate and House Committees on Appropriations regarding vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks of the nation's aviation s...

  19. Aviation security : slow progress in addressing long-standing screener performance problems

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2000-03-16

    This is the statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division, before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Represent...

  20. Airport improvement program : military airport program and reliever set-aside update

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-03-13

    This statement by John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation and : Telecommunications Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development : Division, General Accounting Office, before the U. S. House of Representatives : addresses the FAA pro...

  1. 75 FR 69523 - Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements

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    2010-11-12

    ...The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations to add a new requirement for the display of health warnings on cigarette packages and in cigarette advertisements. The proposed rule would implement a provision of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) that requires FDA to issue regulations requiring color graphics depicting the negative health consequences of smoking to accompany the nine new textual warning statements that will be required under the Tobacco Control Act. The Tobacco Control Act amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (FCLAA) to require each cigarette package and advertisement to bear one of nine new textual warning statements. This proposed rule, once finalized, would specify the color graphics that must accompany each of the nine new textual warning statements.

  2. 76 FR 20006 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Sun Valley to...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-11

    ...In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office, Phoenix, Arizona, intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which may include discussion of an amendment to the Bradshaw-Harquahala Resource Management Plan (RMP), and by this notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues.

  3. Field Hearings on the Youth Service Corps and H.R. 717. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities of the Committee on Education and Labor. House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, First Session (San Francisco, April 28, 1989; Los Angeles, June 23, 1989).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor.

    This document reports on Congressional hearings on issues relating to the 1989 youth services bill to create a nationwide Youth Service Corps. The hearings focused on the successes of local youth programs. Testimony includes statements and prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials from the mayors of San Francisco and Los Angeles,…

  4. The Missing Pupils in the Schools of Ontario Today and Tomorrow. A Statement of Conditions, Causes & Issues. Interim Report [No. 1]. [Les Absents des Ecoles de l'Ontario Aujourd'hui et Demain. Description des Conditions, des Causes et des Problemes. Rapport Interimaire [No. 1].

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Jackson, R. W. B.

    This report assembles in a systematic fashion the currently available data on the conditions of Ontario's declining school enrollments and makes a preliminary statement of what is already known about its future dimensions. Chapters begin with a brief review of the past and present, largely in statistical terms, and end with projections of the…

  5. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY 2016 OUTPATIENT GLUCOSE MONITORING CONSENSUS STATEMENT.

    PubMed

    Bailey, Timothy S; Grunberger, George; Bode, Bruce W; Handelsman, Yehuda; Hirsch, Irl B; Jovanovič, Lois; Roberts, Victor Lawrence; Rodbard, David; Tamborlane, William V; Walsh, John

    2016-02-01

    This document represents the official position of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology. Where there were no randomized controlled trials or specific U.S. FDA labeling for issues in clinical practice, the participating clinical experts utilized their judgment and experience. Every effort was made to achieve consensus among the committee members. Position statements are meant to provide guidance, but they are not to be considered prescriptive for any individual patient and cannot replace the judgment of a clinician.

  6. JPRS Report, East Europe.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1990-05-30

    go- CO I a I i iI I U 0 . _i I 5 ll ra’ j. • , i I -I-. a ’ ~ 4; I it,, dc E4 3f:.L - - - -l - Key:’" 1 . Higher units, units, institutions 9. Air...18 Apr 90 pp 1 , 3 puppet, as is well known. [Statement issued by the National Provisional Executive The statement that "Romania finds itself in a ...the author demanded a Moc [Romanian from Transyl- also reflects terrible malice. The Bolyai University was vania] school for the Moc people where the

  7. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery position statement on long-term survival benefit after metabolic and bariatric surgery.

    PubMed

    Kim, Julie; Eisenberg, Dan; Azagury, Dan; Rogers, Ann; Campos, Guilherme M

    2016-01-01

    The following position statement has been issued by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in response to numerous inquiries made to the Society by patients, physicians, society members, hospitals, health insurance payors, the media, and others regarding the benefit of metabolic and bariatric surgery on long-term survival. An overview of the current available published peer-reviewed scientific evidence is presented. Copyright © 2016 American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  8. Department of Education: Multiple, Nonintegrated Systems Hamper Management of Student Financial Aid Programs. Testimony before the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U. S. Senate. Statement of Cornelia M. Blanchette, Associate Director Education and Employment Issues, Health, Education, and Human Services Division.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Blanchette, Cornelia M.

    This statement of Cornelia M. Blanchette to the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Reources discusses Department of Education information management systems that support the financial aid programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. These programs help the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), the…

  9. NAPNAP Position Statement. Position Statement on Pediatric Health Care/Medical Home: Key Issues on Care Coordination, Transitions, and Leadership.

    PubMed

    2016-01-01

    The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) affirms that the delivery of children's health care should be family-centered, accessible, comprehensive, coordinated, culturally appropriate, compassionate, and focused on the overall well-being of children and families. All qualified pediatric health care providers should collaborate in providing health care services for children in pediatric health care/medical homes. Interventions must address the concepts of family-centered partnerships, community-based systems, and transitional care from pediatric to adult services.

  10. Wynoochee Hydropower/Fish Hatchery: Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1982-09-30

    Unresolved Issues. There are no unresolved issues associated with the Wynoochee hydropower/fish hatchery plan. 4. Relationship to Environmental...Requirements.l/ The relationship of the Wynoochee hydropower/fish hatchery plan to environmental requirements is summarized in the following table...Implementation of the plan would I/The relationship of the satellite fish station to the environmental requirements is not included in this discussion. Compliance

  11. Theological issues in genetics.

    PubMed

    Walter, J J

    1999-03-01

    Theological reflection can contribute a distinctive perspective from which to analyze and evaluate moral debates about issues in modern genetics and reproductive medicine. The author appeals to two hermeneutical themes, human beings as "images of God" and the tendency of humans to "play God," in order to discuss various church statements and theological literature on human gene transfer, somatic cell nuclear transplant cloning of human beings, and patenting of human genes.

  12. 49 CFR Appendix I to Subpart A of... - Revenue Need and Allocation to Traffic at Issue

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... composite carrier basis comprised of all traffic and cost study carriers. Data in part II, line 14 columns... Issue Traffic Based on Ton and Ton-Mile Method (See Note A) Line No. Item Source for columns 3 and 4..., by using Statement No. 6-68, Highway Form B, Schedule A, Line III. Assign the dollars in columns (6...

  13. 49 CFR Appendix I to Subpart A of... - Revenue Need and Allocation to Traffic at Issue

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... composite carrier basis comprised of all traffic and cost study carriers. Data in part II, line 14 columns... Issue Traffic Based on Ton and Ton-Mile Method (See Note A) Line No. Item Source for columns 3 and 4..., by using Statement No. 6-68, Highway Form B, Schedule A, Line III. Assign the dollars in columns (6...

  14. 49 CFR Appendix I to Subpart A of... - Revenue Need and Allocation to Traffic at Issue

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... composite carrier basis comprised of all traffic and cost study carriers. Data in part II, line 14 columns... Issue Traffic Based on Ton and Ton-Mile Method (See Note A) Line No. Item Source for columns 3 and 4..., by using Statement No. 6-68, Highway Form B, Schedule A, Line III. Assign the dollars in columns (6...

  15. 49 CFR Appendix I to Subpart A of... - Revenue Need and Allocation to Traffic at Issue

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... composite carrier basis comprised of all traffic and cost study carriers. Data in part II, line 14 columns... Issue Traffic Based on Ton and Ton-Mile Method (See Note A) Line No. Item Source for columns 3 and 4..., by using Statement No. 6-68, Highway Form B, Schedule A, Line III. Assign the dollars in columns (6...

  16. 49 CFR Appendix I to Subpart A of... - Revenue Need and Allocation to Traffic at Issue

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... composite carrier basis comprised of all traffic and cost study carriers. Data in part II, line 14 columns... Issue Traffic Based on Ton and Ton-Mile Method (See Note A) Line No. Item Source for columns 3 and 4..., by using Statement No. 6-68, Highway Form B, Schedule A, Line III. Assign the dollars in columns (6...

  17. 78 FR 53778 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Blythe Solar Power Project...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-30

    ... of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues for the EIS. DATES: This notice initiates the public scoping process for the EIS. Comments on issues related to the EIS may be submitted in... April 2012. In mid-October 2012, NextEra Blythe Solar Energy Center, LLC (NBSEC), purchased the un-built...

  18. A position statement on mental health in the post-2015 development agenda

    PubMed Central

    2014-01-01

    Background The Millennium Development Goals have guided development co-operation in the 15 years up to 2015, achieving some significant progress in the priorities on which they focused. As the framework for the post-2015 development agenda is negotiated, this article reviews the evidence for the place of mental health in broader development issues that have already been outlined in the run-up to 2015. Discussion If mental health is going to be recognised as having an essential role in development, there needs to be a consensus on priorities for advocacy. Various key issues emerged from a survey of stakeholders in the Movement for Global Mental Health (MGMH), leading to a Position Statement, which is now available for use by advocates. The priorities that emerged were increasing access to mental health services, and addressing human rights abuse, stigma, and exclusion. Summary Mental health is a cross-cutting issue, and including it in frameworks for action will increase the likelihood of achieving global priorities for development such as poverty reduction, economic development, improved health, and ensuring the most vulnerable in society are not left behind. PMID:25050137

  19. Argumentation Quality of Socio-scientific Issue between High School Students and Postgraduate Students about Cancer

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Anisa, A.; Widodo, A.; Riandi, R.

    2017-09-01

    Argumentation is one factor that can help improve critical thinking skills. Arguing means to defend statements with the various data, denials, evidence, and reinforcement that support the statement. The research aimed to capture the quality of argument skills by students in grade 12 high school students and in postgraduate student on social-scientific issues of cancer. Both group subjects are not in the same school or institution, chosen purposively with the subject of 39 high school students of grade 12 in one district of West Java and 13 students of Biology education postgraduate in one of University in West Java - Indonesia. The results of the quality structure of arguments in both subject groups show the same pattern, which is claim - warrant - and ground, with the quality of counterclaim aspects on the postgraduate students look better than grade 12 students. This provides an illustration that the ability in argumentation between students and teachers in the socio-scientific issue of cancer should be evaluate so that the learning process would be more refined in schools.

  20. Purdue professors review energy issues: six separate statements for the National Research Council Committee on Nuclear and Alternative Energy Systems

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

    Not Available

    1976-01-01

    In the Introductory statement, Professor Philip N. Powers, Director of the Energy Engineering Center, discussed briefly the societal stresses resulting from energy shortfalls, the conservation and lower-growth-rate approach, the energy decision-making process, international considerations of energy supply and demand, the consideration for alternative energy sources other than nuclear or coal, and the cost-effectiveness of environmental improvements. Professor Leonard Z. Breen's statement, Energy and Society, discusses population changes, communication networks in decision making, effects of urbanizing and suburbanizing, and social impacts of changing technologies. Professor Otto C. Doering in his statement, Alternate Fuels and Agricultural Production, emphasizes such things as timemore » constraints, relative inflexibility with respect to energy source, and the biological nature of agriculture (especially weather concerns). Professor Frank P. Incropera identifies the technology of power generation (especially increasing power plant efficiency) as the first priority in his statement, Efficient Energy Utilization and Conservation. Professor Reinhardt Schuhmann, Jr. in his statement, National Problem Solving and Energy, suggests that the primary objective should be development of a new national energy process, rather than the collection and analysis of comprehensive and detailed data and rather than refinement of forecasting and scenario building. Professor Jay W. Wiley in his statement, Planning for Effective Energy Utilization, specifies certain basic understandings that must be recognized in the following areas: economic relationships, energy sources, fission nuclear energy, and electric power production in the short run. (MCW)« less

  1. U.S. Infrastructure : funding trends and Federal agencies investment estimates

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-07-01

    This is the statement of Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate regarding public infrastructure. The testimony d...

  2. 78 FR 69440 - Certain Electronic Imaging Devices; Notice of Request for Statements on the Public Interest

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    2013-11-19

    ... Final Initial Determination and Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding in the above-captioned... Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding issued in this investigation on September 30, 2013. Comments...

  3. 78 FR 69124 - Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group; Public Meeting and Teleconference

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-18

    ... Recommendation, Bylaw discussion, 2014 Flow Alternatives, Status of Klamath fall flow release, Mining issues...Point, or rich text file). Registered speakers who wish to expand on their oral statements, or those who...

  4. Bed Bugs are Public Health Pests

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a joint statement on the public health impacts of bed bugs, which are blood-sucking ectoparasites (external parasites). EPA also has a pesticide registration notice on this topic.

  5. 75 FR 8299 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Determination of Regulated Status of Alfalfa Genetically...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-02-24

    ... Engineered for Tolerance to the Herbicide Glyphosate AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA... to the herbicide glyphosate. State issued photo identification is required and all bags will be...

  6. 75 FR 1585 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Determination of Regulated Status of Alfalfa Genetically...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-01-12

    ... Engineered for Tolerance to the Herbicide Glyphosate AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA... to the herbicide glyphosate. State issued photo identification is required and all bags will be...

  7. 78 FR 64194 - Revocation of Statement of Policy on Public Participation in Rulemaking

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-28

    ... assertion with respect to the meat purchasing activities of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). In... legal or policy issue arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set...

  8. Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 12

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

  9. 29 CFR 570.6 - Contents and disposition of certificates of age.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS CHILD LABOR REGULATIONS, ORDERS AND STATEMENTS OF INTERPRETATION Certificates of Age § 570.6... is obtained and kept on file by the person issuing the certificate. (3) Sex of minor. (4) Signature...

  10. 29 CFR 570.6 - Contents and disposition of certificates of age.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... REGULATIONS CHILD LABOR REGULATIONS, ORDERS AND STATEMENTS OF INTERPRETATION Certificates of Age § 570.6... is obtained and kept on file by the person issuing the certificate. (3) Sex of minor. (4) Signature...

  11. 77 FR 130 - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Intercontinental...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-03

    ... issues: Water availability; Impacts from subsidence; Impacts to oil and gas exploration and operation in... processing facilities, including the ore process plant, dry stack tailings pile, evaporation ponds, water...

  12. 77 FR 40937 - Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Open Meeting

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-11

    ... policies, regulations, and technical issues affecting defense trade. The purpose of the meeting will be to... brief statement to the committee in writing. As seating is limited to 125 persons, those wishing to...

  13. 5 CFR 5001.102 - Prohibited financial interests in for-hire transportation companies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... the Interstate Commerce Act; or (ii) Any company, mutual fund or other enterprise which has an... on the most recent financial statement issued to its security holders by the company, fund or other...

  14. 5 CFR 5001.102 - Prohibited financial interests in for-hire transportation companies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... the Interstate Commerce Act; or (ii) Any company, mutual fund or other enterprise which has an... on the most recent financial statement issued to its security holders by the company, fund or other...

  15. 10 CFR 52.110 - Termination of license.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... any new information or significant environmental change associated with the licensee's proposed... reasons for concluding that the environmental impacts associated with site-specific decommissioning activities will be bounded by appropriate previously issued environmental impact statements. (2) The NRC...

  16. A Consumer Group Disagrees

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Saks, David

    1975-01-01

    The author takes issue with a statement by the director of the National Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering which suggests that telephones with acoustic coupling devices will be as effective for hard of hearing persons as those with magnetic coupling. (GW)

  17. Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 23

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

  18. Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 3

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

  19. Aviation security : weaknesses in airport security and options for assigning screening responsibilities

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-09-21

    This is the statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives regarding aviation safety and security. The statemen...

  20. Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 9

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

  1. Combination of heterogeneous criteria for the automatic detection of ethical principles on health web sites.

    PubMed

    Gaudinat, Arnaud; Grabar, Natalia; Boyer, Célia

    2007-10-11

    The detection of ethical issues of web sites aims at selection of information helpful to the reader and is an important concern in medical informatics. Indeed, with the ever-increasing volume of online health information, coupled with its uneven reliability and quality, the public should be aware about the quality of information available online. In order to address this issue, we propose methods for the automatic detection of statements related to ethical principles such as those of the HONcode. For the detection of these statements, we combine two kinds of heterogeneous information: content-based categorizations and URL-based categorizations through application of the machine learning algorithms. Our objective is to observe the quality of categorization through URL's for web pages where categorization through content has been proven to be not precise enough. The results obtained indicate that only some of the principles were better processed.

  2. Early childhood caries in Indigenous communities: A joint statement with the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    PubMed

    Irvine, Jd; Holve, S; Krol, D; Schroth, R

    2011-06-01

    The oral health of Indigenous children of Canada (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and the United States (American Indian and Alaska Native) is a major child health issue. This is exemplified by the high prevalence of early childhood caries (ECC) with resulting adverse health effects, as well as high rates and costs of restorative and surgical treatments under general anesthesia. ECC is an infectious disease that is influenced by multiple factors, including socioeconomic determinants, and requires a combination of approaches for improvement. The present statement includes recommendations for oral health preventive and clinical care for young infants and pregnant women by primary health care providers, community-based health promotion initiatives, oral health workforce and access issues, and advocacy for community water fluoridation and fluoride varnish program access. Further community-based research on the epidemiology, prevention, management and microbiology of ECC in Indigenous communities would be beneficial.

  3. The Royal College of Psychiatrists and the death penalty.

    PubMed

    Gunn, John

    2004-01-01

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists recently issued a revised statement on its position concerning capital punishment. The College proposes to support psychiatrists who refuse to be involved in the capital process, but accepts that some may take up limited involvement in the manner set out in the document. The Royal College is the professional body for psychiatric practitioners in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Almost no public statements are issued from the College without first being deliberated on within at least two of its three major committees. The new document on capital punishment remains in the spirit of the previous ones. The topic of capital punishment is noncontroversial within the British medical profession. In all European countries, capital punishment is against the law, because there is an overarching directive from the Council of Europe (a wide group of nations, wider than the European Union) insisting that it be abolished.

  4. Forecasts and predictions of eruptive activity at Mount St. Helens, USA: 1975-1984

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Swanson, D.A.; Casadevall, T.J.; Dzurisin, D.; Holcomb, R.T.; Newhall, C.G.; Malone, S.D.; Weaver, C.S.

    1985-01-01

    Public statements about volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens include factual statements, forecasts, and predictions. A factual statement describes current conditions but does not anticipate future events. A forecast is a comparatively imprecise statement of the time, place, and nature of expected activity. A prediction is a comparatively precise statement of the time, place, and ideally, the nature and size of impending activity. A prediction usually covers a shorter time period than a forecast and is generally based dominantly on interpretations and measurements of ongoing processes and secondarily on a projection of past history. The three types of statements grade from one to another, and distinctions are sometimes arbitrary. Forecasts and predictions at Mount St. Helens became increasingly precise from 1975 to 1982. Stratigraphic studies led to a long-range forecast in 1975 of renewed eruptive activity at Mount St. Helens, possibly before the end of the century. On the basis of seismic, geodetic and geologic data, general forecasts for a landslide and eruption were issued in April 1980, before the catastrophic blast and landslide on 18 May 1980. All extrusions except two from June 1980 to the end of 1984 were predicted on the basis of integrated geophysical, geochemical, and geologic monitoring. The two extrusions that were not predicted were preceded by explosions that removed a substantial part of the dome, reducing confining pressure and essentially short-circuiting the normal precursors. ?? 1985.

  5. An official American Thoracic Society/International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Society of Critical Care Medicine/Association of Organ and Procurement Organizations/United Network of Organ Sharing Statement: ethical and policy considerations in organ donation after circulatory determination of death.

    PubMed

    Gries, Cynthia J; White, Douglas B; Truog, Robert D; Dubois, James; Cosio, Carmen C; Dhanani, Sonny; Chan, Kevin M; Corris, Paul; Dark, John; Fulda, Gerald; Glazier, Alexandra K; Higgins, Robert; Love, Robert; Mason, David P; Nakagawa, Thomas A; Shapiro, Ron; Shemie, Sam; Tracy, Mary Fran; Travaline, John M; Valapour, Maryam; West, Lori; Zaas, David; Halpern, Scott D

    2013-07-01

    Donation after circulatory determination of death (DCDD) has the potential to increase the number of organs available for transplantation. Because consent and management of potential donors must occur before death, DCDD raises unique ethical and policy issues. To develop an ethics and health policy statement on adult and pediatric DCDD relevant to critical care and transplantation stakeholders. A multidisciplinary panel of stakeholders was convened to develop an ethics and health policy statement. The panel consisted of representatives from the American Thoracic Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, and the United Network of Organ Sharing. The panel reviewed the literature, discussed important ethics and health policy considerations, and developed a guiding framework for decision making by stakeholders. A framework to guide ethics and health policy statement was established, which addressed the consent process, pre- and post mortem interventions, the determination of death, provisions of end-of-life care, and pediatric DCDD. The information presented in this Statement is based on the current evidence, experience, and clinical rationale. New clinical research and the development and dissemination of new technologies will eventually necessitate an update of this Statement.

  6. Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2017-01-06

    future Israeli-Palestinian negotiations by Secretary of State John Kerry on December 28, 2016, and other statements and actions related to issues of...Interim Agreement; permanent status to be determined through further negotiation . The status of the Gaza Strip is a final status issue to be resolved...through negotiations . Israel proclaimed Jerusalem as its capital in 1950, but the United States, like nearly all other countries, retains its embassy in

  7. Civil Rights in Maine. Proceedings of a consultation sponsored by the Maine Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Augusta, Maine, November 16-17, 1978).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Maine Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Augusta.

    This publication records statements made by representatives of some 20 organizations at a Consultation on the Status of Civil Rights in Maine. Following the chairperson's introductory remarks, presentations on the following five sets of issues are offered: (1) general and multiple civil rights issues (the Maine Human Rights Commission, the Pine…

  8. Advanced Launch System (ALS) Space Transportation Expert System Study

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1991-03-01

    goal (i.e. it develops a plan). The expert system checks the configuration, issues control commands, and reads sensor inputs to determine facts. The...than a conceptual design issue - a statement does not imply consequences, and only invokes database slot-filler actions such as inheriting an ancestor’s...Subclasses all other classes Private Components Public Components Functions Flatten -> storableForm Action : Creates a flat storable form of the object

  9. Women in the Work Force: Supreme Court Issues. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities of the Committee on Education and Labor. House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, Second Session.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    1986

    This U.S. Congressional hearing, chaired by Representative Matthew G. Martinez (California), focuses on women in the work force. Issues, such as equal participation, pay, and advancement, along with sex discrimination and sexual harassment, are addressed. Testimony and written statements were presented by representatives from District of Columbia…

  10. Psychosocial issues in evidence-based guidelines on inflammatory bowel diseases: A review

    PubMed Central

    Häuser, Winfried; Moser, Gabriele; Klose, Petra; Mikocka-Walus, Antonina

    2014-01-01

    AIM: To study statements and recommendations on psychosocial issues as presented in international evidence-based guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). METHODS: MEDLINE, guidelines International Network, National Guideline Clearing House and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence were searched from January 2006 to June 30, 2013 for evidence-based guidelines on the management of IBD. RESULTS: The search yielded 364 hits. Thirteen guidelines were included in the review, of which three were prepared in Asia, eight in Europe and two in the United States. Eleven guidelines made statements and recommendations on psychosocial issues. The guidelines were concordant in that mental health disorders and stress do not contribute to the aetiology of IBD, but that they can influence its course. It was recommended that IBD-patients should be screened for psychological distress. If indicated, psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacological therapy should be recommended. IBD-centres should collaborate with mental health care specialists. Tobacco smoking patients with Crohn’s disease should be advised to quit. CONCLUSION: Patients and mental health specialists should be able to participate in future guideline groups to contribute to establishing recommendations on psychosocial issues in IBD. Future guidelines should acknowledge the presence of psychosocial problems in IBD-patients and encourage screening for psychological distress. PMID:24707152

  11. Controversial Issues in Healthcare Policy: A Survey of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in a Public University.

    PubMed

    Snyder, Drew D; Bennett, Teale K; Oller, Jeremy C; Ge, Weiqing

    2017-01-01

    The recently passed legislation and proposed policy changes governing the healthcare system have been met with extensive debate and controversy. The primary objective of the study was to determine the attitudes of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students towards some of these controversial issues. The secondary objective was to determine the demographic factors, including number of years in a physical therapy program, that contribute to their attitude formation. The research design was a cross-sectional non-experimental survey. Purposive sampling was used to recruit subjects in a public university. Subjects took the survey including nine Likert scale questions/statements on controversial issues inspired from legislative efforts and news media sources and one open-ended question. Of the 111 recruited, 106 students agreed to participate as subjects and completed the survey. Only 18.9% agreed or strongly agreed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a positive solution for the healthcare system in America. Political affiliation, class level, and developmental environment were associated with a few questions/statements. DPT students in the sample had very diverse attitudes towards controversial issues in healthcare policy. Some of these attitudes revealed very different paradigms from the results found among medical students and the general public.

  12. Endorsement of the CONSORT statement by Chinese journals of Traditional Chinese Medicine: a survey of journal editors and review of journals' instructions for authors.

    PubMed

    Ma, Bin; Ke, Fa-Yong; Zheng, Er-Liang; Yang, Zun-Xian; Tang, Qing-Nan; Qi, Guo-Qing

    2016-06-01

    We aimed to assess the endorsement of the Consolidation Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement by Chinese journals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its incorporation into their editorial processes. PubMed, Embase and major Chinese databases were searched to identify journals of TCM from China for inclusion. The latest 'instruction for authors' (IFA) of each included journal was obtained and any text mentioning CONSORT or CONSORT extension papers was extracted. Subsequently, the editor of each of the included journals was surveyed about their journal's endorsement of the CONSORT recommendations and their incorporation into editorial and peer review processes. Sixty-three journals of TCM from China were examined. Of these, only three (5%) and one (2%) of the 63 journals mentioned the CONSORT statement and extension papers, respectively, in their IFA. Fifty-four of 63 (86%) of surveyed journals responded, with the majority of respondents being editors. Only 20% (11/54) of the respondents reported that they had any knowledge of the CONSORT statement. Only 6% (3/54) of the editors reported that they required authors to comply with the CONSORT statement or that they incorporated it into their peer review and editorial processes. TCM journals in China endorsing the CONSORT statement constituted a small percentage of the total. The majority of editors surveyed were not familiar with the content of the CONSORT statement and extension papers. We strongly recommend that the China Periodicals Association issue a policy to promote the endorsement of the CONSORT statement and conduct relevant training for journal editors in China. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/

  13. 75 FR 31494 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Amex LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-03

    ... net capital computations, FOCUS reports, ITSFEA forms and annual audited statements, all of which are... the protection of investors and the public interest, because the proposal raises no novel issues and...

  14. Truck safety : Motor Carriers office's activities to reduce fatalities are likely to have little short-term effect

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-02-23

    Testimony before the Subcommitte on Transprotation and Related Agecies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives. Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resouces, Community, and Economic Developmen...

  15. Report: Audit of EPA’s Fiscal 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    Report #2006-1-00015, November 14, 2005. EPA converted to a new payroll system in fiscal 2005. While EPA was able to resolve many issues arising from the conversion, we noted several reportable conditions.

  16. Marine safety : current status of the VTS 2000 program and key stakeholders' views on it

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-04-25

    This is the statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportation and Telecommunications Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Division before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportati...

  17. 36 CFR 242.20 - Request for reconsideration.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... statement of the facts of the dispute, the issues raised by the request, and specific references to any law... implement a final decision on a request for reconsideration after compliance with 5 U.S.C. 551-559 (APA). (g...

  18. 14 CFR 1216.307 - Scoping.

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    2012-01-01

    ... addressed in environmental impact statements and for identifying the significant issues related to a... process must include considerations of the range of actions, alternatives, and impacts discussed in § 1508...; (i) Historical, archeological, and recreational factors; (j) Wetlands and floodplains; and (k...

  19. 14 CFR 1216.307 - Scoping.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... addressed in environmental impact statements and for identifying the significant issues related to a... process must include considerations of the range of actions, alternatives, and impacts discussed in § 1508...; (i) Historical, archeological, and recreational factors; (j) Wetlands and floodplains; and (k...

  20. 14 CFR 1216.307 - Scoping.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... addressed in environmental impact statements and for identifying the significant issues related to a... process must include considerations of the range of actions, alternatives, and impacts discussed in § 1508...; (i) Historical, archeological, and recreational factors; (j) Wetlands and floodplains; and (k...

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