Sample records for park interim final

  1. Maumee Bay State Park, Ohio. Shoreline Erosion Beach Restoration Study. Final Feasibility Report and Final Environmental Impact Statement. Interim to Western Lake Erie Shore Study. Volume 2. Appendices. Revised.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1983-12-01

    The vegetation is typified by a variety of vines and shrubs , including dogwood, sumac, wild plum, honeysuckle, wild grape, blackberry, honey locust...demand analysis. The SCORP studies for Ohio, Indiana , and Michigan were reviewed since most of *the Maumee Bay visitation was expected to originate...Bay State Park by State, by Zone :Distance: Zone:In Miles: Ohio Michigan : Indiana :Pennsylvania: Canada 1 : 0-25 :Lucas :Monroe :None :None :None

  2. 14 CFR 136.41 - Interim operating authority.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... AND NATIONAL PARKS AIR TOUR MANAGEMENT National Parks Air Tour Management § 136.41 Interim operating... terminate 180 days after the date on which an air tour management plan is established for the park and tribal lands; (6) Shall promote protection of national park resources, visitor experiences, and tribal...

  3. 76 FR 31979 - Notice of Interim Final Supplementary Rules for Public Lands Managed by the Ukiah Field Office in...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-02

    ... parts, soil, rocks, minerals, or cave resources within the following ACECs: Lost Valley--40 acres (Cow... Creek, Cow Mountain, Knoxville, Geysers, Indian Valley, Black Forest, the Cedars of Sonoma County and... hour after sunset except for long-term parking for overnight backcountry visitors. Cow Mountain...

  4. 75 FR 36438 - Notice of Interim Final Supplementary Rules for Public Lands Managed by the California Desert...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-25

    ... purposes. Such sites or areas may include such features as: Delineated spaces for parking, camping or boat.../or construction debris. 4. Possession of glass beverage containers is prohibited in all developed... or save a camping space for another person at all developed sites and areas and all ORV open areas. 8...

  5. 43 CFR 38.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Lands: Interior Office of the Secretary of the Interior PAY OF U.S. PARK POLICE-INTERIM GEOGRAPHIC... as a whole dollar. Employee means a U.S. Park Police officer whose official duty station is located...) The U.S. Park Police rate of basic pay for the employee's rank and step, exclusive of additional pay...

  6. Restoring Complexity to Industrially Managed Timberlands: The Mill Creek Interim Management Recommendations and Early Restoration Thinning Treatments

    Treesearch

    Dan Porter; Valerie Gizinski; Ruskin Hartley; Sharon Hendrix Kramer

    2007-01-01

    The Mill Creek Property was a commercial timberland acquired by the State of California to protect and restore local and regional ecological values and provide opportunities for compatible recreation. Interim Management Recommendations (IMR) were developed to guide protection, restoration, and public access of the Property until the California Department of Parks and...

  7. 78 FR 55339 - Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital, Implementation of Basel III, Capital Adequacy...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-10

    ...The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is adopting an interim final rule that revises its risk-based and leverage capital requirements for FDIC-supervised institutions. This interim final rule is substantially identical to a joint final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve) (together, with the FDIC, the agencies). The interim final rule consolidates three separate notices of proposed rulemaking that the agencies jointly published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2012, with selected changes. The interim final rule implements a revised definition of regulatory capital, a new common equity tier 1 minimum capital requirement, a higher minimum tier 1 capital requirement, and, for FDIC-supervised institutions subject to the advanced approaches risk-based capital rules, a supplementary leverage ratio that incorporates a broader set of exposures in the denominator. The interim final rule incorporates these new requirements into the FDIC's prompt corrective action (PCA) framework. In addition, the interim final rule establishes limits on FDIC-supervised institutions' capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the FDIC-supervised institution does not hold a specified amount of common equity tier 1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The interim final rule amends the methodologies for determining risk-weighted assets for all FDIC-supervised institutions. The interim final rule also adopts changes to the FDIC's regulatory capital requirements that meet the requirements of section 171 and section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The interim final rule also codifies the FDIC's regulatory capital rules, which have previously resided in various appendices to their respective regulations, into a harmonized integrated regulatory framework. In addition, the FDIC is amending the market risk capital rule (market risk rule) to apply to state savings associations. The FDIC is issuing these revisions to its capital regulations as an interim final rule. The FDIC invites comments on the interaction of this rule with other proposed leverage ratio requirements applicable to large, systemically important banking organizations. This interim final rule otherwise contains regulatory text that is identical to the common rule text adopted as a final rule by the Federal Reserve and the OCC. This interim final rule enables the FDIC to proceed on a unified, expedited basis with the other federal banking agencies pending consideration of other issues. Specifically, the FDIC intends to evaluate this interim final rule in the context of the proposed well- capitalized and buffer levels of the supplementary leverage ratio applicable to large, systemically important banking organizations, as described in a separate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) published in the Federal Register August 20, 2013. The FDIC is seeking commenters' views on the interaction of this interim final rule with the proposed rule regarding the supplementary leverage ratio for large, systemically important banking organizations.

  8. Office of Inspector General; Medicare and state health care programs: fraud and abuse; issuance of advisory opinions by the OIG. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2008-07-17

    OIG is adopting in final form, without change, an interim final rule published on March 26, 2008 (73 FR 15937). We received no comments to the interim final rule. The interim final rule revised the process for advisory opinion requestors to submit payments for advisory opinion costs.

  9. National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Final rule and interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2016-07-29

    This rule adopts as final, with some modifications, the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program regulations set forth in the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on June 28, 2013. The requirements addressed in this rule conform to the provisions in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 regarding nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools, other than food sold under the lunch and breakfast programs. Most provisions of this final rule were implemented on July 1, 2014, a full year subsequent to publication of the interim final rule. This was in compliance with section 208 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which required that State and local educational agencies have at least one full school year from the date of publication of the interim final rule to implement the competitive food provisions. Based on comments received on the interim final rule and implementation experience, this final rule makes a few modifications to the nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools implemented on July 1, 2014. In addition, this final rule codifies specific policy guidance issued after publication of the interim rule. Finally, this rule retains the provision related to the standard for total fat as interim and requests further comment on this single standard.

  10. 75 FR 54526 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Payment of Costs Prior to Definitization...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-08

    ... in 48 CFR Part 217 Government procurement. Ynette R. Shelkin, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations...). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, without change, an interim rule amending the... interim rule. Therefore, DoD is finalizing the interim rule without change. This rule was not subject to...

  11. Publishing interim results of randomised clinical trials in peer-reviewed journals.

    PubMed

    Counsell, Nicholas; Biri, Despina; Fraczek, Joanna; Hackshaw, Allan

    2017-02-01

    Interim analyses of randomised controlled trials are sometimes published before the final results are available. In several cases, the treatment effects were noticeably different after patient recruitment and follow-up completed. We therefore conducted a literature review of peer-reviewed journals to compare the reported treatment effects between interim and final publications and to examine the magnitude of the difference. We performed an electronic search of MEDLINE from 1990 to 2014 (keywords: 'clinical trial' OR 'clinical study' AND 'random*' AND 'interim' OR 'preliminary'), and we manually identified the corresponding final publication. Where the electronic search produced a final report in which the abstract cited interim results, we found the interim publication. We also manually searched every randomised controlled trial in eight journals, covering a range of impact factors and general medical and specialist publications (1996-2014). All paired articles were checked to ensure that the same comparison between interventions was available in both. In all, 63 studies are included in our review, and the same quantitative comparison was available in 58 of these. The final treatment effects were smaller than the interim ones in 39 (67%) trials and the same size or larger in 19 (33%). There was a marked reduction, defined as a ≥20% decrease in the size of the treatment effect from interim to final analysis, in 11 (19%) trials compared to a marked increase in 3 (5%), p = 0.057. The magnitude of percentage change was larger in trials where commercial support was reported, and increased as the proportion of final events at the interim report decreased in trials where commercial support was reported (interaction p = 0.023). There was no evidence of a difference between trials that stopped recruitment at the interim analysis where this was reported as being pre-specified versus those that were not pre-specified (interaction p = 0.87). Published interim trial results were more likely to be associated with larger treatment effects than those based on the final report. Publishing interim results should be discouraged, in order to have reliable estimates of treatment effects for clinical decision-making, regulatory authority reviews and health economic analyses. Our work should be expanded to include conference publications and manual searches of additional journal publications.

  12. 75 FR 66553 - Truth in Lending

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-28

    ... AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ACTION: Interim final rule; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Board is publishing for public comment an interim final rule amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending). The interim rule implements Section 129E of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), which...

  13. Elimination of exemptions for chemical mixtures containing the list I chemicals ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2008-07-10

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is finalizing, without change, the Interim Rule with Request for Comment published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2007 (72 FR 40738). The Interim Rule removed the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) exemptions for chemical mixtures containing ephedrine and/or pseudoephedrine with concentration limits at or below five percent. Upon the effective date of the Interim Rule, all ephedrine and pseudoephedrine chemical mixtures, regardless of concentration and form, became subject to the regulatory provisions of the CSA. DEA regulated the importation, exportation, manufacture, and distribution of these chemical mixtures by requiring persons who handle these chemical mixtures to register with DEA, maintain certain records common to business practice, and file certain reports, regarding these chemical mixtures. No comments to the Interim Rule were received. This Final Rule finalizes the Interim Rule without change.

  14. 78 FR 53038 - Interim Final Determination to Stay and Defer Sanctions; California; San Joaquin Valley

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-28

    ... ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0534; FRL-9900-36-Region 9.... Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: EPA is making an interim [email protected] . Mail or deliver: Frances Wicher (AIR-2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9...

  15. Evaluation and analysis of Seasat-A scanning multichannel Microwave Radiometer (SMMR) Antenna Pattern Correction (APC) algorithm

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Kitzis, J. L.; Kitzis, S. N.

    1979-01-01

    The brightness temperature data produced by the SMMR final Antenna Pattern Correction (APC) algorithm is discussed. The algorithm consisted of: (1) a direct comparison of the outputs of the final and interim APC algorithms; and (2) an analysis of a possible relationship between observed cross track gradients in the interim brightness temperatures and the asymmetry in the antenna temperature data. Results indicate a bias between the brightness temperature produced by the final and interim APC algorithm.

  16. Medicare and Medicaid programs; fire safety requirements for certain health care facilities; amendment. Interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2005-03-25

    This interim final rule with comment period adopts the substance of the April 15, 2004 temporary interim amendment (TIA) 00-1 (101), Alcohol Based Hand Rub Solutions, an amendment to the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This amendment will allow certain health care facilities to place alcohol-based hand rub dispensers in egress corridors under specified conditions. This interim final rule with comment period also requires that nursing facilities install smoke detectors in resident rooms and public areas if they do not have a sprinkler system installed throughout the facility or a hard-wired smoke detection system in those areas.

  17. 77 FR 55231 - Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate Interim Staff Guidance JLD-ISG-2012-02; Compliance With...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-07

    ... NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC-2012-0069] Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate Interim...-Learned Project Directorate interim staff guidance; issuance. SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is issuing the Final Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate Interim...

  18. Amendment to the interim final rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Amendment to interim final rules with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2010-11-17

    This document contains an amendment to interim final regulations implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding status as a grandfathered health plan; the amendment permits certain changes in policies, certificates, or contracts of insurance without loss of grandfathered status.

  19. Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Reserve Select for certain members of the selected reserve; Transitional Assistance Management Program; early eligibility for TRICARE for certain reserve component members. Interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2005-03-16

    This interim final rule establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of TRICARE Reserve Select. It also revises requirements and procedures for the Transitional Assistance Management Program. In addition, it establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of the earlier TRICARE eligibility for certain reserve component members. The rule is being published as an interim final rule with comment period in order to comply with statutory effective dates.

  20. Use of materials derived from cattle in human food and cosmetics; reopening of the comment period. Interim final rule; reopening of the comment period.

    PubMed

    2013-03-04

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or ``we'') is reopening the comment period for the interim final rule entitled "Use of Materials Derived From Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics'' that published in the Federal Register of July 14, 2004 (69 FR 42256). The interim final rule prohibited the use of certain cattle material to address the potential risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in human food, including dietary supplements, and cosmetics. In the Federal Register of September 7, 2005 (70 FR 53063), we amended the interim final rule to make changes, including providing that the small intestine of cattle, formerly prohibited cattle material, could be used in human food and cosmetics if the distal ileum was removed by a specified procedure or one that the establishment could demonstrate is equally effective in ensuring complete removal of the distal ileum. Since 2005, peer-reviewed studies have been published showing the presence of infectivity in the proximal ileum, jejunum, ileocecal junction, and colon of cattle with BSE. Therefore, we are reopening the comment period for the interim final rule to give interested parties an opportunity to comment on the new studies concerning infectivity in parts of the small intestine other than the distal ileum.

  1. 76 FR 19909 - International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

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    2011-04-11

    ... 1121-AA78 International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program AGENCY: Office of Justice... promulgating this interim-final rule for its International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program... international terrorism. DATES: Effective date: This interim-final rule is effective April 11, 2011. Comment...

  2. 76 FR 71465 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Management of Manufacturing Risk in Major...

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    2011-11-18

    ... Government procurement. Mary Overstreet, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. Interim Rule Adopted... Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Management of Manufacturing Risk in Major Defense Acquisition...). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as final, without change, an interim rule amending the...

  3. 76 FR 43571 - Small Business HUBZone Program; Government Contracting Programs

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    2011-07-21

    ... SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 126 RIN 3245-AG45 Small Business HUBZone Program; Government Contracting Programs AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: This interim final rule amends the U.S. Small Business Administration's...

  4. 76 FR 57657 - Tetrachlorvinphos; Extension of Time-Limited Interim Pesticide Tolerances

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    2011-09-16

    ...] Tetrachlorvinphos; Extension of Time-Limited Interim Pesticide Tolerances AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an extension of time-limited interim..., and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The time-limited tolerances expire on March 18, 2013. DATES: This regulation...

  5. Medicare program; changes to the Medicare claims appeal procedures; continuation of effectiveness and extension of timeline for publication of final rule. Interim final rule with comment period; continuation of effectiveness and extension of timeline for publication of final rule.

    PubMed

    2009-02-27

    This notice announces the continuation of effectiveness of a Medicare interim final rule with comment period and the extension of the timeline for publication of the final rule. This notice is issued in accordance with section 1871(a)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act (the Act), which allows an interim final rule to remain in effect after the expiration of the timeline specified in section 1871(a)(3)(B) of the Act (the "regular timeline") or, if applicable, at the end of each succeeding 1-year extension to the regular timeline, if prior to the expiration of the timeline, the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a notice of continuation and explains why the regular timeline or any subsequent extension was not complied with.

  6. The WFIRST Interim Design Reference Mission: Capabilities, Constraints, and Open Questions

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Kruk, Jeffrey W.

    2012-01-01

    The Project Office and Science Definition Team for the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) are in the midst of a pre-Phase A study to establish a Design Reference Mission (DRM). An Interim report was released in June 2011, with a final report due later in 2012. The predicted performance of the Interim DRM Observatory will be described, including optical quality, observing efficiency, and sensitivity for representative observing scenarios. Observing constraints and other limitations on performance will also be presented, with an emphasis on potential Guest Observer programs. Finally, a brief status update will be provided on open trade studies of interest to the scientific community. The final DRM may differ from the Interim DRM presented here. However, the underlying requirements of the scientific programs are not expected to change, hence the capabilities of the IDRM are likely to be maintained even if the implementation changes in significant ways.

  7. 75 FR 63655 - Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP): Administrative Implementation, Interim Final...

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    2010-10-15

    ... Administration (HRSA), HHS. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to establish the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP or Program). The Department of...

  8. Revised Interim Final Consolidated Enforcement Response and Penalty Policy for the Pre-Renovation Education Rule; Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule; and Lead-Based Paint Activities Rule

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This is the revised version of the Interim Final Consolidated Enforcement Response and Penalty Policy for the Pre-Renovation Education Rule; Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule; and Lead-Based Paint Activities Rule.

  9. 76 FR 78465 - Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)

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    2011-12-19

    ... 44 U.S.C. 1510. #0; #0;The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. #0... Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Interim final... a new Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure). This interim final rule does not impose any new...

  10. 78 FR 15880 - Tetrachlorvinphos; Extension of Time-Limited Interim Pesticide Tolerances

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-13

    ... Tetrachlorvinphos; Extension of Time-Limited Interim Pesticide Tolerances AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This regulation extends the time-limited interim tolerances for the... . II. Background A detailed summary of the background related to EPA's extension of the time-limited...

  11. Exceptions or alternatives to labeling requirements for products held by the Strategic National Stockpile. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2012-02-06

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adopting as a final rule, without change, the interim final rule that issued regulations permitting FDA Center Directors to grant exceptions or alternatives to certain regulatory labeling requirements applicable to human drugs, biological products, or medical devices that are or will be included in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). FDA is taking this action to complete the rulemaking initiated with the interim final rule.

  12. 77 FR 55232 - Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate Interim Staff Guidance JLD-ISG-2012-03; Compliance With...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-07

    ... NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION [NRC-2012-0067] Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate Interim...-Learned Project Directorate Interim Staff Guidance; issuance. SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is issuing the Final Japan Lessons-Learned Project Directorate (JLD...

  13. 75 FR 26981 - Notice of Establishment of Interim Final Supplementary Rules for Public Lands Managed by the...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-13

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCACO8000 L16100000 DX0000] Notice of..., California AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Establishment of Interim Final Supplementary Rules. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Record of Decision for the Sierra Resource Management Plan...

  14. Medical loss ratio rebate requirements for non-federal governmental plans. Interim final rule with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2011-12-07

    This interim final rule with comment period revises the regulations implementing medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements for health insurance issuers under the Public Health Service Act in order to establish rules governing the distribution of rebates by issuers in group markets for non-Federal governmental plans.

  15. Health insurance issuers implementing medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Interim final rule with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2010-12-01

    This document contains the interim final regulation implementing medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements for health insurance issuers under the Public Health Service Act, as added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act).

  16. RESPONSE PROTOCOL TOOLBOX: PLANNING FOR AND RESPONDING TO DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION THREATS AND INCIDENTS. OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION. INTERIM FINAL - DECEMBER 2003

    EPA Science Inventory

    The interim final Response Protocol Toolbox: Planning for and Responding to Contamination Threats to Drinking Water Systems is designed to help the water sector effectively and appropriately respond to intentional contamination threats and incidents. It was produced by EPA, buil...

  17. RESPONSE PROTOCOL TOOLBOX: PLANNING FOR AND RESPONDING TO DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION THREATS AND INCIDENTS. MODULE 4: ANALYTICAL GUIDE. INTERIM FINAL - DECEMBER 2003

    EPA Science Inventory

    The interim final Response Protocol Toolbox: Planning for and Responding to Contamination Threats to Drinking Water Systems is designed to help the water sector effectively and appropriately respond to intentional contamination threats and incidents. It was produced by EPA, buil...

  18. 78 FR 59726 - Interim Final Appendix D of OMB Circular No. A-123, “Management's Responsibility for Internal...

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    2013-09-27

    ... OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Interim Final Appendix D of OMB Circular No. A-123, ``Management's Responsibility for Internal Control,'' and Suspension of Application of OMB Circular No. A-127, ``Financial Management Systems'' September 27, 2013. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: OMB Circular No. A-123, ``Management's...

  19. Federal enforcement in group and individual health insurance markets. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2005-11-25

    This rule makes final an interim final rule that details procedures we use for enforcing title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act as added by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and as amended by the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996, the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996, and the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. Specifically, we are responsible for enforcing title XXVII requirements in States that do not enact the legislation necessary to enforce those requirements, or otherwise fail to substantially enforce the requirements. We are also responsible for taking enforcement actions against non-Federal governmental plans. The regulation describes the process we use in both enforcement contexts. This final rule deletes an appendix to the interim rule that listed examples of violations of title XXVII and corrects the description of a cross-reference, but makes no substantive changes to the interim final rule.

  20. 43 CFR 38.3 - Administration of adjusted rates of pay.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 43 Public Lands: Interior 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Administration of adjusted rates of pay. 38.3 Section 38.3 Public Lands: Interior Office of the Secretary of the Interior PAY OF U.S. PARK POLICE-INTERIM GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENTS § 38.3 Administration of adjusted rates of pay. (a) An employee is...

  1. Medicare program; FY 2014 inpatient prospective payment systems: changes to certain cost reporting procedures related to disproportionate share hospital uncompensated care payments. Interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2013-10-03

    : In the fiscal year (FY) 2014 inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS)/long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS final rule, we established the methodology for determining the amount of uncompensated care payments made to hospitals eligible for the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payment adjustment in FY 2014 and a process for making interim and final payments. This interim final rule with comment period revises certain operational considerations for hospitals with Medicare cost reporting periods that span more than one Federal fiscal year and also makes changes to the data that will be used in the uncompensated care payment calculation in order to ensure that data from Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals are included in Factor 1 and Factor 3 of that calculation.

  2. RESPONSE PROTOCOL TOOLBOX: PLANNING FOR AND RESPONDING TO DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION THREATS AND INCIDENTS. MODULE 1: WATER UTILITIES PLANNING GUIDE - INTERIM FINAL - DECEMBER 2003

    EPA Science Inventory

    The interim final Response Protocol Toolbox: Planning for and Responding to Contamination Threats to Drinking Water Systems is designed to help the water sector effectively and appropriately respond to intentional contamination threats and incidents. It was produced by EPA, buil...

  3. RESPONSE PROTOCOL TOOLBOX: PLANNING FOR AND RESPONDING TO DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION THREATS AND INCIDENTS, MODULE 3: SITE CHARACTERIZATION AND SAMPLING GUIDE. INTERIM FINAL - DECEMBER 2003

    EPA Science Inventory

    The interim final Response Protocol Toolbox: Planning for and Responding to Contamination Threats to Drinking Water Systems is designed to help the water sector effectively and appropriately respond to intentional contamination threats and incidents. It was produced by EPA, buil...

  4. 76 FR 56708 - Ohio: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision

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    2011-09-14

    .... January 4, 1989, 54 FR 246.... NESHAPS: Final Standards for May 14, 2001, 66 FR 24270..... OAC 3745-50-41...; Checklist 188.1. NESHAPS: Interim Standards for February 13, 2002, 67 FR 6792. OAC 3745-50-44; 3745-50-66... Waste Combustors 2009. (Interim Standards Rule); Checklist 197. NESHAPS: Standards for Hazardous...

  5. Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Retired Reserve for members of the Retired Reserve. Interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2010-08-06

    This interim final rule establishes requirements and procedures for implementation of TRICARE Retired Reserve. This interim final rule addresses provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA-10). The purpose of this interim final rule is to establish the TRICARE Retired Reserve program that implements section 705 of the NDAA-10. Section 705 allows members of the Retired Reserve who are qualified for non-regular retirement, but are not yet 60 years of age, to qualify to purchase medical coverage equivalent to the TRICARE Standard (and Extra) benefit unless that member is either enrolled in, or is eligible to enroll in, a health benefit plan under Chapter 89 of Title 5, United States Code, as well as certain survivors. The amount of the premium that qualified members pay to purchase these benefits will represent the full cost as determined on an appropriate actuarial basis for coverage under the TRICARE Standard (and Extra) benefit including the cost of the program administration. There will be one premium for member-only coverage and a separate premium for member and family coverage. The rules and procedures otherwise outlined in Part 199 of 32 CFR relating to the operation and administration of the TRICARE Standard and Extra programs including the required cost-shares, deductibles and catastrophic caps for retired members and their dependents will apply to this program. The rule is being published as an interim final rule with comment period in order to comply with statutory effective dates.

  6. 75 FR 8013 - Serve America Act Amendments to the National and Community Service Act of 1990

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    2010-02-23

    ... implement changes to the operation of the National Service Trust under the Serve America Act. This proposed... Corporation issued an interim final rule to implement time-sensitive changes to the Corporation's AmeriCorps... changes resulting from the interim final rule were required as a result of amendments to the NCSA and DVSA...

  7. 43 CFR 38.2 - Computation of hourly, daily, weekly, and biweekly adjusted rates of pay.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 43 Public Lands: Interior 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Computation of hourly, daily, weekly, and biweekly adjusted rates of pay. 38.2 Section 38.2 Public Lands: Interior Office of the Secretary of the Interior PAY OF U.S. PARK POLICE-INTERIM GEOGRAPHIC ADJUSTMENTS § 38.2 Computation of hourly, daily, weekly...

  8. The Impacts of Upward Bound Math-Science on Postsecondary Outcomes 7-9 Years after Scheduled High School Graduation: Final Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Seftor, Neil S.; Calcagno, Juan Carlos

    2010-01-01

    This final report updates the report "Upward Bound Math-Science: Program Description and Interim Impact Estimates" published in 2007 (Olsen et al. 2007). The 2007 interim report contained descriptive findings from a survey of Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS) grantees from the late 1990s at the time of the study's initiation and impact estimates…

  9. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program: eligibility for Pathway Programs participants. Interim final rule with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2014-01-06

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an interim final regulation to update the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) regulations to reflect updated election opportunities for participants in the Pathways Programs. The Pathways Programs were created by Executive Order (E.O.) 13562, signed by the President on December 27, 2010, and are designed to enable the Federal Government to compete effectively for students and recent graduates by improving its recruitment efforts through internships and similar programs with Federal agencies. This interim final rule furthers these recruitment and retention efforts by providing health insurance, as well as dental and vision benefits, to eligible program participants and their families.

  10. Flight set 360L007 (STS-33) insulation component. Volume 3: Final release

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hicken, Steve

    1990-01-01

    Volume 3 of this postfire report deals with the insulation component of the RSRM. The report is released twice for each flight set. The interim release contract date is on or before 60 days after the last field joint or nozzle to case joint is disassembled at KSC and contain the results of the KSC visual evaluation. The data contained in Volume 3 interim release supersedes the insulation data presented in the KSC 10 day report. The final release contract data is on or before 60 days after the last factory joint is disassembled at the Clearfield H-7 facility and contains the results of all visual evaluations and a thermal safety factor analysis. The data contained in the Volume 3 final release supersedes the interim release and the insulation data presented in the Clearfield 10 day report.

  11. 75 FR 4417 - Wind Cave National Park, Custer County, SD

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    2010-01-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Wind Cave National Park, Custer County, SD AGENCY: National Park... Final Environmental Impact Statement, Wind Cave National Park, Custer County, South Dakota. SUMMARY... Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (Plan), Wind Cave National Park, Custer County...

  12. 75 FR 70114 - Amendment to the Interim Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Coverage...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-17

    ...This document contains an amendment to interim final regulations implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding status as a grandfathered health plan; the amendment permits certain changes in policies, certificates, or contracts of insurance without loss of grandfathered status.

  13. Tribal child welfare. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2012-01-06

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is issuing this interim final rule to implement statutory provisions related to the Tribal title IV-E program. Effective October 1, 2009, section 479B(b) of the Social Security Act (the Act) authorizes direct Federal funding of Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Tribal consortia that choose to operate a foster care, adoption assistance and, at Tribal option, a kinship guardianship assistance program under title IV-E of the Act. The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 requires that ACF issue interim final regulations which address procedures to ensure that a transfer of responsibility for the placement and care of a child under a State title IV-E plan to a Tribal title IV-E plan occurs in a manner that does not affect the child's eligibility for title IV-E benefits or medical assistance under title XIX of the Act (Medicaid) and such services or payments; in-kind expenditures from third-party sources for the Tribal share of administration and training expenditures under title IV-E; and other provisions to carry out the Tribal-related amendments to title IV-E. This interim final rule includes these provisions and technical amendments necessary to implement a Tribal title IV-E program.

  14. 75 FR 31609 - Conservation Stewardship Program

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    2010-06-03

    ...Section 2301 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Act) amended the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). On July 29, 2009, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published an interim final rule for CSP with a 60-day public comment period. On September 21, 2009, the public comment period was extended 30 days. NRCS is publishing a final rule that addresses the comments received on the interim final rule and makes other minor adjustments to improve clarity of the rule.

  15. 75 FR 17763 - National Park Service Benefits-Sharing Final Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision

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    2010-04-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service National Park Service Benefits-Sharing Final Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.... 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the...

  16. 76 FR 12550 - Lavatory Oxygen Systems

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-08

    ... Lavatory Oxygen Systems AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Interim final rule... related to the provisioning of supplemental oxygen inside lavatories. This action is necessitated by other mandatory actions that temporarily render such oxygen systems inoperative. DATES: This interim rule is...

  17. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; third party payment of qualified health plan premiums. Interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2014-03-19

    This interim final rule requires issuers of qualified health plans (QHPs), including stand-alone dental plans (SADPs), to accept premium and cost-sharing payments made on behalf of enrollees by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, other Federal and State government programs that provide premium and cost sharing support for specific individuals, and Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.

  18. Grants and cooperative agreements to state and local governments, universities, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations--USDA. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    1997-08-29

    This interim final rule amendment is issued to implement the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (Public Law 104-156, 110 Stat. 1396) and the June 24, 1997, revision of OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations" and to replace the existing audit requirements that are superseded by Public Law 104-156 and the revised A-133.

  19. Health information technology: initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for electronic health record technology. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2010-01-13

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this interim final rule with a request for comments to adopt an initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria, as required by section 3004(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. This interim final rule represents the first step in an incremental approach to adopting standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria to enhance the interoperability, functionality, utility, and security of health information technology and to support its meaningful use. The certification criteria adopted in this initial set establish the capabilities and related standards that certified electronic health record (EHR) technology will need to include in order to, at a minimum, support the achievement of the proposed meaningful use Stage 1 (beginning in 2011) by eligible professionals and eligible hospitals under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.

  20. Hazardous waste management programs; Florida: authorization for interim authorization phase I--Environmental Protection Agency. Notice of final determination.

    PubMed

    1982-05-07

    The State of Florida has applied for interim Authorization Phase I. EPA has reviewed Florida's application for Phase I and has determined that Florida's hazardous waste program is substantially equivalent to the Federal program covered by Phase I. The State of Florida is, hereby, granted Interim Authorization for Phase I to operate the State 's hazardous waste program, in lieu of the Federal program.

  1. 75 FR 41381 - Private Land Mobile Radio Services

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-16

    ...] Private Land Mobile Radio Services AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY... to the January 1, 2011 interim deadlines associated with the narrowbanding of private land mobile... to the January 1, 2011 interim deadlines associated with the narrowbanding of private land mobile...

  2. 2013 Monitoring and tracking wet nitrogen deposition at Rocky Mountain National Park

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Morris, Kristi; Mast, M. Alisa; Clow, David W.; Wetherbee, Gregory A.; Baron, Jill S.; Taipale, Curt; Blett, Tamara; Gay, David A.; Bowker, Daniel

    2015-01-01

    In 2004, multiple agencies including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the National Park Service (NPS), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) met to address the effects and trends of nitrogen deposition and related air quality issues at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). These agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate interagency coordination, calling the effort the “Rocky Mountain National Park Initiative.” After much collaboration, the MOU agencies (CDPHE, NPS, and U.S. EPA) issued the Nitrogen Deposition Reduction Plan (NDRP) in 2007, which was endorsed by the three agencies and the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC). The NDRP and other related documents are available on the CDPHE website: http://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/rmnpinitiative. The purpose of this report is to inform the MOU agencies, stakeholders, and the public about the status and trends of wet nitrogen deposition at RMNP through 2013. In addition to other types of evidence, the MOU agencies use the information provided in this annual report to determine interim milestone achievements.

  3. 76 FR 72623 - Literacy Program

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    2011-11-25

    ... INFORMATION: This document finalizes the Bureau's Literacy Program regulations, published as an interim rule... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Prisons 28 CFR Part 544 [BOP-1036-F] RIN 1120-AA33 Literacy... Bureau's Literacy Program regulations, published as an interim rule on September 26, 1997 (62 FR 50791...

  4. 77 FR 11385 - Security Considerations for Lavatory Oxygen Systems

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-27

    ... Considerations for Lavatory Oxygen Systems AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Interim... considerations for lavatory oxygen systems (77 FR 12550). The interim final rule addresses a security... oxygen systems installed inside the lavatories of most transport category airplanes. As a result, the FAA...

  5. Interim overdentures.

    PubMed

    Fenton, A H

    1976-07-01

    The construction of an interim overdenture using existing removable partial dentures with natural tooth crowns and artificial teeth can be a simple and economical method of providing patients with dentures while tissues heal and teeth are prepared and restored. A more definite prognosis for both the patient and his remaining dentition can be established before the final overdenture is completed. The procedures necessary to provide three types of interim overdentures have been outlined. Patients tolerate this method of changing their dentitions extremely well.

  6. 75 FR 61173 - Jackson Hole Airport Agreement Extension, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Grand Teton...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-04

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Jackson Hole Airport Agreement Extension, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of... Jackson Hole Airport Agreement Extension, Grand Teton National Park. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National...

  7. Medicare and Medicaid programs; fire safety requirements for certain health care facilities; amendment. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2006-09-22

    This final rule adopts the substance of the April 15, 2004 tentative interim amendment (TIA) 00-1 (101), Alcohol Based Hand Rub Solutions, an amendment to the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This amendment allows certain health care facilities to place alcohol-based hand rub dispensers in egress corridors under specified conditions. This final rule also requires that nursing facilities at least install battery-operated single station smoke alarms in resident rooms and common areas if they are not fully sprinklered or they do not have system-based smoke detectors in those areas. Finally, this final rule confirms as final the provisions of the March 25, 2005 interim final rule with changes and responds to public comments on that rule.

  8. TRICARE; changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2005; TRICARE Dental Program. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2005-09-21

    The Department is publishing this interim final rule to implement sections 711 and 715 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (NDAA-05), Public Law 108-375. Specifically, that legislation makes young dependents of deceased Service members eligible for enrollment in the TRICARE Dental Program when the child was not previously enrolled because of age, and authorizes post-graduate dental residents in a dental treatment facility of the uniformed services under a graduate dental education program accredited by the American Dental Association to provide dental treatment to dependents who are 12 years of age or younger and who are covered by a dental plan established under 10 U.S.C. 1076a. This rule also corrects certain references in 32 CFR 199.13. The rule is being published as an interim final rule with comment period in order to comply with statutory effective dates. Public comments are invited and will be considered for possible revisions to the final rule.

  9. Maywood interim storage site. Annual site environmental report, calendar year 1985

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

    Not Available

    1986-05-01

    During 1985, the environmental monitoring program was continued at the Maywood Interim Storage Site (MISS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility located in the Borough of Maywood and the Township of Rochelle Park, New Jersey. The MISS is presently used for the storage of low-level radioactively contaminated soils. Monitoring results show that the MISS is in compliance with DOE concentration guides and radiation protection standards. Derived Concentration Guides (DCGs) represent the concentrations of radionuclides in air or water that would limit the radiation dose to 100 mrem/yr. The applicable guides have been revised since the 1984 environmental monitoring reportmore » was published. The guides applied in 1984 were based on a radiation protection standard of 500 mrem/yr; the guides applied for 1985 are based on a standard of 100 mrem/yr.« less

  10. Interim Particulate Matter Test Method for the Determination of Particulate Matter from Gas Turbine Engines

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2011-07-29

    Research Missouri University of Science and Technology G-7 Norwood Hall, 320 W 12th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 Scott C. Herndon, Michael T. Timko...and Richard C. Miake-Lye Aerodyne Research Inc. 45 Manning Road, Billerica, MA 01821 John S. Kinsey U. S. Environmental Protection Agency...Office of Research and Development National Risk Management Research Laboratory Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Dave Gemmill Quality Assurance

  11. Implementation of the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Interim final rule with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2009-04-06

    The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, which was enacted on October 15, 2008, amended the Controlled Substances Act and Controlled Substances Import and Export Act by adding several new provisions to prevent the illegal distribution and dispensing of controlled substances by means of the Internet. DEA is hereby issuing an interim rule to amend its regulations to implement the legislation and is requesting comments on the interim rule.

  12. Grant Closeout Requirements and Reports

    Cancer.gov

    Requirements and reports to comply with grant closeout, including Final Federal Financial Report (FFR, SF425); Final Research Performance Progress Report (FRPPR); Interim Research Performance Progress Report (IRPPR); Final Invention Statement (FIS, HHS

  13. 78 FR 38843 - Single Application Option

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-28

    ... Application Option AGENCY: U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: The U.S. Copyright Office is amending its regulations on an interim basis in order to establish a new... an additional option for individual authors/claimants registering a single (one) work that is not a...

  14. 42 CFR 110.83 - Payment of all benefits.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... Secretary determines the mechanism of payment of Program benefits. She may choose to pay any benefits under... Secretary has the discretion to make interim payments of benefits under this Program, even before a final... only in exceptional cases. The Secretary may, for example, make an interim payment of medical benefits...

  15. 78 FR 24331 - Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Temporary Suspension of Handling Regulations

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-25

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 922 [Docket No. AMS-FV-12-0028... Regulations AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule... the marketing order for apricots grown in designated Counties in Washington. The interim rule...

  16. Interim Evaluation of the National Literacy Program. Final Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Human Resources and Social Development Canada, 2007

    2007-01-01

    The evaluation examined issues related to: (1) Rationale and Relevance; (2) Implementation; and (3) Success. In addition, the interim evaluation was intended to: (1) Determine whether sufficient data was being collected to inform the summative evaluation and identify opportunities for improvement to fill any potential gaps; (2) Assess whether the…

  17. Explanation of Significant Differences for the Record of Decision for Interim Actions in Zone 1, East Tennessee Technology Park, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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

    Bechtel Jacobs

    2011-02-01

    Zone 1 is a 1400-acre area outside the fence of the main plant at The East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Record of Decision for Interim Actions in Zone, ETTP (Zone 1 Interim ROD) (DOE 2002) identifies the remedial actions for contaminated soil, buried waste, and subsurface infrastructure necessary to protect human health and to limit further contamination of groundwater. Since the Zone 1 Interim Record of Decision (ROD) was signed, new information has been obtained that requires the remedy to be modified as follows: (1) Change the end use in Contractor's Spoil Area (CSA) frommore » unrestricted industrial to recreational; (2) Remove Exposure Units (EU5) ZI-50, 51, and 52 from the scope of the Zone I Interim ROD; (3) Change the end use of the duct bank corridor from unrestricted industrial to restricted industrial; and (4) Remove restriction for the disturbance of soils below 10 feet in Exposure Unit (EU) Z1-04. In accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 300.435, these scope modifications are a 'significant' change to the Zone 1 Interim ROD. In accordance with CERCLA Sect. 117 (c) and 40 CFR 300.435 (c)(2)(i), such a significant change is documented with an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD). The purpose of this ESD is to make the changes listed above. This ESD is part of the Administrative Record file, and it, and other information supporting the selected remedy, can be found at the DOE Information Center, 475 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The ORR is located in Roane and Anderson counties, within and adjacent to the corporate city limits of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. ETTP is located in Roane County near the northwest corner of the ORR. ETTP began operation during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The original mission of ETTP was to produce enriched uranium for use in atomic weapons. The plant produced enriched uranium from 1945 until 1985. Uranium production was terminated in 1987. ORR was placed on the National Priorities List in 1989, so remediation activities are conducted under CERCLA. The primary contaminants of concern at ETTP follow: (1) In groundwater - volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at multiple locations (trichloroethene is generally the most prevalent compound); (2) In sediment - inorganic elements, radionuclides, and polychlorinated biphenyls; (3) In soil - inorganic elements, radionuclides, semivolatile organic compounds (particularly the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), and VOCs; and (4) In facilities - radionuclides and polychlorinated biphenyls (abandoned facilities also pose a safety and health hazard to workers.) The purposes of the remedial actions selected in the Zone 1 Interim ROD are to allow unrestricted industrial use down to 10 feet and to remediate potential sources of groundwater contamination. Following is a summary of the major components of the Zone 1 Interim ROD remedy: (1) Excavation of the Blair Quarry burial area and associated contaminated soil; (2) Excavation of miscellaneous contaminated soil in the K-895 Cylinder Destruct Facility area and in the Powerhouse Area; (3) Removal of sludge and demolition of the K-710 sludge beds and Imhoff tanks; (4) Implementation of land use controls (LUCs); and (5) Characterization of soil and remediation of areas that exceed remediation levels.« less

  18. 76 FR 17159 - Office of New Reactors; Final Interim Staff Guidance on Standard Review Plan, Section 17.4...

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    2011-03-28

    ... Interim Staff Guidance on Standard Review Plan, Section 17.4, ``Reliability Assurance Program'' AGENCY... design reliability assurance program (RAP). This ISG updates the guidance provided to the staff in Standard Review Plan (SRP), Section 17.4, ``Reliability Assurance Program,'' of NUREG-0800, ``Standard...

  19. Interim Particulate Matter Test Method for the Determination of Particulate Matter from Gas Turbine Engines, SERDP Project WP-1538 Final Report

    EPA Science Inventory

    Under Project No. WP-1538 of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, the U. S. Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) is developing an interim test method for non-volatile particulate matter (PM) specifically for the Joint Strike Fighter (J...

  20. An Evaluation of the Human Carcinogenic Potential of Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether (An Interim Position Paper)

    EPA Science Inventory

    To determine the merit of a petition to remove ethylene glycol ether (EGBE) from the Agency's Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) list, EPA has developed an interim final position paper, called An Evaluation of the Human Carcinogenic Potential of Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether, tha...

  1. Portland cement concrete pavement restoration : final summary report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1988-07-01

    This final summary report is comprised of an Initial Construction Report; a Final Report; and two Interim Reports. These reports document the construction of Louisiana's Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Restoration project and its performance during...

  2. 76 FR 37207 - Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers: Rules Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-24

    ...This document contains amendments to interim final regulations implementing the requirements regarding internal claims and appeals and external review processes for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These rules are intended to respond to feedback from a wide range of stakeholders on the interim final regulations and to assist plans and issuers in coming into full compliance with the law through an orderly and expeditious implementation process.

  3. 78 FR 12243 - Interim Final Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, Placer County Air Pollution Control...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-22

    ...EPA is making an interim final determination to stay the imposition of offset sanctions and to defer the imposition of highway sanctions based on a proposed approval of a revision to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) published elsewhere in this Federal Register. The SIP revision concerns two permitting rules submitted by the PCAPCD and FRAQMD, respectively: Rule 502, New Source Review, and Rule 10.1, New Source Review.

  4. 75 FR 52597 - Availability of Interim Procedures for Federal External Review and Model Notices Relating to...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-08-26

    ... Availability of Interim Procedures for Federal External Review and Model Notices Relating to Internal Claims... procedures for the Federal external review process and model notices both for internal claims and appeals and... (3) A notice of final external review decision. Model language for the description of the internal...

  5. Jet Crackle

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2015-06-23

    DISTRIBUTION/AVAILABILITY STATEMENT DISTRIBUTION A 13. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES 14. ABSTRACT Fighter jets and other aircraft with high specific thrust engines...interim, memorandum, master’s thesis , progress, quarterly, research, special, group study, etc. 3. DATES COVERED. Indicate the time during which the...State the type of report, such as final, technical, interim, memorandum, master’s thesis , progress, quarterly, research, special, group study, etc

  6. CBVE: A Study to Measure Its Effectiveness in Kentucky. Final Report. Interim Period 1.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Vincent, Roger D.; Cobb, Robert A.

    An interim study was conducted in Kentucky to determine the effectiveness of Competency Based Vocational Education (CBVE) and to compare its effectiveness to that of traditional teaching methodologies. Research surveys of those directly involved in the implementation of CBVE were used to ascertain if CBVE is meeting its self-stated goals.…

  7. Environmental Quality Technology Demonstration, Evaluation and Transfer Activities

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1996-12-02

    and Appropriate Requirements) and ARAR support documentation for interim and final Installation Restoration Program (IRP) remedial actions . During the...Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) for Fort Devens , Massachusetts. Delivered Federal Environmental Legislative Power Curve in hard copy and... Remedial Actions . Delivered revised tables for Desk Guide on Interpretation of Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements — Interim Draft

  8. Accounting for interim safety monitoring of an adverse event upon termination of a clinical trial.

    PubMed

    Dallas, Michael J

    2008-01-01

    Upon termination of a clinical trial that uses interim evaluations to determine whether the trial can be stopped, a proper statistical analysis must account for the interim evaluations. For example, in a group-sequential design where the efficacy of a treatment regimen is evaluated at interim stages, and the opportunity to stop the trial based on positive efficacy findings exists, the terminal p-value, point estimate, and confidence limits of the outcome of interest must be adjusted to eliminate bias. While it is standard practice to adjust terminal statistical analyses due to opportunities to stop for "positive" findings, adjusting due to opportunities to stop for "negative" findings is also important. Stopping rules for negative findings are particularly useful when monitoring a specific rare serious adverse event in trials designed to show safety with respect to the event. In these settings, establishing conservative stopping rules are appropriate, and therefore accounting for the interim monitoring can have a substantial effect on the final results. Here I present a method to account for interim safety monitoring and illustrate its usefulness. The method is demonstrated to have advantages over methodology that does not account for interim monitoring.

  9. Procedures for the handling of retaliation complaints under section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act. Interim final rule; request for comments.

    PubMed

    2013-02-27

    This document provides the interim final regulations governing the employee protection (whistleblower) provision of section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act, which added section 18C of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide protections to employees of health insurance issuers or other employers who may have been subject to retaliation for reporting potential violations of the law's consumer protections (e.g., the prohibition on denials of insurance due to pre-existing conditions) or affordability assistance provisions (e.g., access to health insurance premium tax credits). This interim rule establishes procedures and time frames for the handling of retaliation complaints under section 18C, including procedures and time frames for employee complaints to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), investigations by OSHA, appeals of OSHA determinations to an administrative law judge (ALJ) for a hearing de novo, hearings by ALJs, review of ALJ decisions by the Administrative Review Board (ARB) (acting on behalf of the Secretary of Labor), and judicial review of the Secretary's final decision.

  10. MATS E-Reporting Final Action

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This page describes the interim final rule that will allow owners or operators of electric generating units to submit to EPA electronic emissions and compliance reports for the Mercury and Air Toxics rule.

  11. 75 FR 27812 - Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan; Harpers Ferry National...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-18

    ... guidance to park management for administration, development, and interpretation of park resources over the... General Management Plan for Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National... availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan for Harpers Ferry [[Page...

  12. 75 FR 10308 - Fire Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Record of Decision, Grand Canyon...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-05

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Fire Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact... Statement for the Fire Management Plan, Grand Canyon National Park. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National... the Record of Decision for the Fire Management Plan, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. On January...

  13. An Evaluation of the Individual Training Account/Eligible Training Provider Demonstration. Final Interim Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    D'Amico, Ronald; Martinez, Alexandria; Salzman, Jeffrey; Wagner, Robin

    In March 2000, thirteen grants were awarded as part of the Individual Training Account/Eligible Training Provider (ITA/ETP) Demonstration. In summer and fall of 2000, the grant recipients' activities were subjected to an interim evaluation. Site visits were made to each grantee to determine what ITA policies and practices were being formulated,…

  14. Automobile or Other Conveyance and Adaptive Equipment Certificate of Eligibility for Veterans or Members of the Armed Forces With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Connected to Military Service. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2016-01-13

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published an Interim Final Rule on February 25, 2015, to amend its adjudication regulations to provide a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment for all veterans with service-connected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and servicemembers serving on active duty with ALS. The amendment authorized automatic issuance of a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment to all veterans with service-connected ALS and members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty with ALS. The intent of this final rule is to confirm the amendment made by the interim final rule without change.

  15. 78 FR 25762 - Notice of Availability of the Final Trail Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-MWR-CUVA-12176; PPMWMWROW2/PPMPSAS1Y.YP0000... Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of availability... design for new trails and trail facilities, and maintenance and best management practices. The Guidelines...

  16. Finding the Value of Urban Parking : An Analysis of the Impacts of Smart Parking Systems on Congestion and Land Values in Downtown Houston, Final Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-01-01

    For this report, researchers have examined smart parking, which is a parking management tool that uses various technologies to aid drivers in efficiently locating and paying for available parking. Smart parking systems allow drivers to know where the...

  17. Extension of the Presumptive Period for Compensation for Gulf War Veterans. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2016-10-17

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend its adjudication regulations regarding compensation for disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses suffered by veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to extend the presumptive period for qualifying chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses that must become manifest to a compensable degree in order that entitlement for compensation be established. The intended effect of this amendment is to provide consistency in VA adjudication policy and preserve certain rights afforded to Persian Gulf War veterans and ensure fairness for current and future Persian Gulf War veterans.

  18. 75 FR 47826 - Final General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, Cumberland Gap National Historical...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-08-09

    ..., regulations, and policies and the purpose of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, the Final GMP/EIS... prescriptions to ensure protection, access and enjoyment of the park's resources. The Final GMP/EIS describes... Final GMP/EIS contains NPS responses to public comments on the Draft GMP/EIS, and copies of agency...

  19. Draft Reformulation. Phase I. General Design Memorandum and Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio Small Boat Harbor. Revision.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1981-04-01

    east of Arcola Creek. The Interim Report gave a favorable recommendation for the harbor project and the results were published in House Document No. 91...Draft Reformulation Phase I GDM Re]port (Draft Stage 3 Report) The purpi se of this )rf t Stag. 3 Report Is to present the results of the Stage 3...Iirements for a small-boat harbor at Geneva State Park. Results of the bathymetric survey and sediment sampling program are presented in Appendix A. (3

  20. 78 FR 13081 - Draft Environmental Impact Statement for General Management Plan, Everglades National Park, Florida

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    2013-02-26

    ... the General Management Plan (GMP) and East Everglades Wilderness Study (EEWS) for Everglades National Park (park). After it is finalized, the GMP/EEWS will guide the management of the park over the next 20... visitor use in the Park. The GMP will provide updated management direction for the entire park. The EEWS...

  1. Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act. Final rules.

    PubMed

    2015-07-14

    This document contains final regulations regarding coverage of certain preventive services under section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended, and incorporated into the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code. Section 2713 of the PHS Act requires coverage without cost sharing of certain preventive health services by non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance coverage. These regulations finalize provisions from three rulemaking actions: Interim final regulations issued in July 2010 related to coverage of preventive services, interim final regulations issued in August 2014 related to the process an eligible organization uses to provide notice of its religious objection to the coverage of contraceptive services, and proposed regulations issued in August 2014 related to the definition of "eligible organization,'' which would expand the set of entities that may avail themselves of an accommodation with respect to the coverage of contraceptive services.

  2. 76 FR 66960 - Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Mall Plan...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-NCR-NAMA-0411-7123; 3401-007-SZM] Record of... Parks, Washington, DC AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability, Record of... Interior Ken Salazar; Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Tom Strickland, and National Park...

  3. 77 FR 9852 - Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System, Cape Cod National Seashore

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    2012-02-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 36 CFR Part 7 RIN 1024-AD88 Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System, Cape Cod National Seashore AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The National Park Service is amending special regulations for Cape Cod...

  4. 38. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    38. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii. BRIDGE AT STATION 85+. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  5. Abradable compressor and turbine seals, volume 1. [for turbofan engines

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Sundberg, D. V.; Dennis, R. E.; Hurst, L. G.

    1979-01-01

    The application and advantages of abradable coatings as gas-path seals in a general aviation turbine engine were evaluated for use on the high-pressure compressor, the high-pressure turbine, and the low-pressure turbine shrouds. Topics covered include: (1) the initial selection of candidate materials for interim full-scale engine testing; (2) interim engine testing of the initially selected materials and additional candidate materials; (3) the design of the component required to adapt the hardware to permit full-scale engine testing of the most promising materials; (4) finalization of the fabrication methods used in the manufacture of engine test hardware; and (5) the manufacture of the hardware necessary to support the final full-scale engine tests.

  6. Medicare program; revisions to FY 2009 Medicare severity-long-term care diagnosis-related group (MS-LTC-DRG) weights. Interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2009-06-03

    This interim final rule with comment period implements revised Medicare severity long-term care diagnosis-related group (MS-LTC-DRG) relative weights for payment under the long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system (PPS) for federal fiscal year (FY) 2009. We are revising the MS-LTC-DRG relative weights for FY 2009 due to the misapplication of our established methodology in the calculation of the budget neutrality factor. The revised FY 2009 MS-LTC-DRG relative weights are effective for the remainder of FY 2009 (that is, from June 3, 2009 through September 30, 2009).

  7. Disclosure of information to organ, tissue and eye procurement organizations. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2008-11-03

    This document adopts, with changes, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) interim final rule that implemented provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 concerning disclosure of information to organ, tissue and eye procurement organizations. The regulation will provide authority for VA to provide individually-identifiable VA medical records of veterans or dependents of veterans who are deceased or whose death is imminent to representatives of organ procurement organizations, eye banks, and tissue banks to determine whether the patients are suitable potential donors. This document modifies the interim final rule to clarify the definition of "near death" and to correct a grammatical error in the definition of "procurement organization." This document also clarifies that eye bank and tissue bank registration with FDA must have an active status.

  8. SmartPark Technology Demonstration Project, Phase II: Final Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-05-01

    The purpose of FMCSA's SmartPark project was to determine the feasibility of a technology for providing truck parking space availability information in real time to truckers on the road. SmartPark consisted of two phases. Phase I was a field operatio...

  9. 77 FR 4654 - Senior Community Service Employment Program; Final Rule, Additional Indicator on Volunteer Work

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    2012-01-31

    ... rule amends our regulations regarding Performance Accountability for title V of the Older Americans Act... on September 1, 2010. 75 FR 53786. Previously, an interim final rule (IFR) on performance measures... performance through regulation. OAA Sec. 513(b)(3). As established in the SCSEP Final Rule published September...

  10. 76 FR 63151 - Small Business Jobs Act: 504 Loan Program Debt Refinancing

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    2011-10-12

    ... SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 120 RIN 3245-AG17 Small Business Jobs Act: 504 Loan Program Debt Refinancing AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule finalizes the interim final rule that implemented section 1122 of the Small Business Jobs Act of...

  11. 77 FR 2446 - Amendments to Regulations Regarding Eligibility for a Medicare Prescription Drug Subsidy

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    2012-01-18

    ... Administration. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule adopts, without change, the interim final rule with... incorporated changes to the Medicare prescription drug coverage low-income subsidy (Extra Help) program made by..., 2011. We also revised our regulations to incorporate changes made by the Medicare Improvements for...

  12. 76 FR 446 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Dedicated Accounts and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-01-05

    ... SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Part 416 [Docket No. SSA-2008-0050] RIN 0960-AE59... Payments for Certain Past- Due SSI Benefits AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: Final rules. SUMMARY: These final rules adopt, with some minor changes, the interim final rules with request...

  13. Cathodic Protection Field Trials on Prestressed Concrete Components, Final Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1998-01-01

    This is the final report in a study to demonstrate the feasibility of using cathodic protection (CP) on concrete bridge structures containing prestressed steel. The interim report, FHWA-RD-95-032, has more details on the installation of selected CP s...

  14. 40 CFR 57.813 - Final decision.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 5 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Final decision. 57.813 Section 57.813 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) PRIMARY NONFERROUS SMELTER ORDERS Waiver of Interim Requirement for Use of Continuous Emission Reduction Technology...

  15. 77 FR 9960 - Final Environmental Impact Statement for Extension of F-Line Streetcar Service to Fort Mason...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-PWR-PWRO-1103-8840; 2051-P580-579] Final... AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Final... resources. Many also suggested various design ideas and other measures to help reduce these impacts. In...

  16. Superfund record of decision (EPA Region 4): T. H. Agriculture and Nutrition Site, operable unit 1, Montgomery, AL, April 17, 1995

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

    NONE

    1995-04-01

    This decision document presents the selected interim remedial action for the T H Agriculture and Nutrition (THAN) Site, Montgomery, Alabama. This interim remedial action employs the use of extraction wells combined with a pump and treat system to prevent further migration of contaminated groundwater from the Site and to initiate groundwater restoration pending completion of the RI/FS and implementation of the final remedial action.

  17. 35. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    35. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii. LOOKING BACK FROM STATION 335 AT RETURN CURVE. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  18. 36. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    36. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii. TYPICAL RUBBLE MASONRY HEADWALL AND BOX CULVERT. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  19. 76 FR 70227 - Medicare Program; End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-10

    ...This final rule updates and makes certain revisions to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2012. We are also finalizing the interim final rule with comment period published on April 6, 2011, regarding the transition budget-neutrality adjustment under the ESRD PPS,. This final rule also sets forth requirements for the ESRD quality incentive program (QIP) for payment years (PYs) 2013 and 2014. In addition, this final rule revises the ambulance fee schedule regulations to conform to statutory changes. This final rule also revises the definition of durable medical equipment (DME) by adding a 3-year minimum lifetime requirement (MLR) that must be met by an item or device in order to be considered durable for the purpose of classifying the item under the Medicare benefit category for DME. Finally, this final rule implements certain provisions of section 154 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) related to the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Acquisition Program and responds to comments received on an interim final rule published January 16, 2009, that implemented these provisions of MIPPA effective April 18, 2009. (See the Table of Contents for a listing of the specific issues addressed in this final rule.)

  20. 75 FR 6839 - Technical Service Provider Assistance

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    2010-02-12

    ... Executive Order 12866, the Office of Management and Budget determined that this final rule is not a... or are eligible to participate in conservation programs to help them make land management decisions...: Covered Programs. The interim final rule incorporated reference to the Agricultural Management Assistance...

  1. 75 FR 60261 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Award-Fee Language Revision

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-29

    ...-AL42 Federal Acquisition Regulation; Award-Fee Language Revision AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DoD...: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have adopted as final, with changes, the interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition...

  2. 340B Drug Pricing Program Ceiling Price and Manufacturer Civil Monetary Penalties Regulation. Final rule; further delay of effective date.

    PubMed

    2017-05-19

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) administers section 340B of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), referred to as the "340B Drug Pricing Program" or the "340B Program." HRSA published a final rule on January 5, 2017, that set forth the calculation of the ceiling price and application of civil monetary penalties. The final rule applied to all drug manufacturers that are required to make their drugs available to covered entities under the 340B Program. In accordance with a January 20, 2017, memorandum from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," HRSA issued an interim final rule that delayed the effective date of the final rule published in the Federal Register (82 FR 1210, (January 5, 2017)) to May 22, 2017. HHS invited commenters to provide their views on whether a longer delay of the effective date to October 1, 2017, would be more appropriate. After consideration of the comments received on the interim final rule, HHS is delaying the effective date of the January 5, 2017 final rule, to October 1, 2017.

  3. Group health plans and health insurance issuers relating to coverage of preventive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Final rules.

    PubMed

    2012-02-15

    These regulations finalize, without change, interim final regulations authorizing the exemption of group health plans and group health insurance coverage sponsored by certain religious employers from having to cover certain preventive health services under provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  4. 78 FR 49967 - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-16

    ...: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule reopens an additional portion of the Georges Bank Closed Area to... interim final rule reopened a portion of the Georges Bank Closed Area that had been closed to the harvest... additional portion of the Georges Bank Closed Area. DATES: This rule is effective August 16, 2013. ADDRESSES...

  5. The small-scale treatability study sample exemption

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

    Coalgate, J.

    1991-01-01

    In 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule that conditionally exempted waste samples collected solely for the purpose of monitoring or testing to determine their characteristics or composition'' from RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste regulations. This exemption (40 CFR 261.4(d)) apples to the transportation of samples between the generator and testing laboratory, temporary storage of samples at the laboratory prior to and following testing, and storage at a laboratory for specific purposes such as an enforcement action. However, the exclusion did not include large-scale samples used in treatability studies or other testing at pilot plants ormore » other experimental facilities. As a result of comments received by the EPA subsequent to the issuance of the interim final rule, the EPA reopened the comment period on the interim final rule on September 18, 1987, and specifically requested comments on whether or not the sample exclusion should be expanded to include waste samples used in small-scale treatability studies. Almost all responders commented favorably on such a proposal. As a result, the EPA issued a final rule (53 FR 27290, July 19, 1988) conditionally exempting waste samples used in small-scale treatability studies from full regulation under Subtitle C of RCRA. The question of whether or not to extend the exclusion to larger scale as proposed by the Hazardous Waste Treatment Council was deferred until a later date. This information Brief summarizes the requirements of the small-scale treatability exemption.« less

  6. Cuyahoga River, Ohio Restoration Study. Third Interim Preliminary Feasibility Report on Erosion and Sedimentation. Volume II. Appendices A through H.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1981-04-01

    land occurs in undeveloped areas of the parks systems* Woodland. Land that is primarily used to produce adapted wood crops and to provide tree cover for...Filling & Dumping Area 4 26-2 Contruction Area 30 26-3 Construction Area 2 27-1 Construction Area 4 27-2 Construction Area 40 27-3 Construction Area 5 A...or white pine. The cost of this BMP is approximately $150 per acre. C-61 Wood laiid l iprovteintit. Thh; IIP il volves selectIve thinning of maple

  7. 76 FR 1603 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request: Reporting of Pre...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-01-11

    ...The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'' or ``CFTC'') is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment. The Commission recently adopted an interim final rule, as required by the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (``Dodd-Frank Act''), requiring counterparties to a pre-enactment unexpired swap to report such swaps according to such rules as the Commission may in the future adopt. This notice solicits comments on the record retention requirement that is embedded in the interim final rule's reporting requirement, which was recognized by the Commission in an interpretive note to the final rule.

  8. Petition to request an exemption from 100 percent identity testing of dietary ingredients: Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2007-06-25

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an interim final rule (IFR) that sets forth a procedure for requesting an exemption from the requirement in the final rule "Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements," published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, that the manufacturer conduct at least one appropriate test or examination to verify the identity of any component that is a dietary ingredient. This IFR allows for submission to, and review by, FDA of an alternative to the required 100 percent identity testing of components that are dietary ingredients, provided certain conditions are met and establishes a requirement for retention of records relating to the FDA's response to an exemption request.

  9. 75 FR 73169 - Medicare Program; Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-29

    ...This final rule with comment period addresses changes to the physician fee schedule and other Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that our payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice and the relative value of services. It finalizes the calendar year (CY) 2010 interim relative value units (RVUs) and issues interim RVUs for new and revised procedure codes for CY 2011. It also addresses, implements, or discusses certain provisions of both the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). In addition, this final rule with comment period discusses payments under the Ambulance Fee Schedule (AFS), the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system, and the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), payments to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities, and payments for Part B drugs. Finally, this final rule with comment period also includes a discussion regarding the Chiropractic Services Demonstration program, the Competitive Bidding Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (CBP DMEPOS), and provider and supplier enrollment issues associated with air ambulances.

  10. Payment or Reimbursement for Certain Medical Expenses for Camp Lejeune Family Members. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2017-05-05

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final an interim final rule addressing payment or reimbursement of certain medical expenses for family members of Camp Lejeune veterans. Under this rule, VA reimburses family members, or pays providers, for medical expenses incurred as a result of certain illnesses and conditions that may be associated with contaminants present in the base water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune), North Carolina, from August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. Payment or reimbursement is made within the limitations set forth in statute and Camp Lejeune family members receive hospital care and medical services that are consistent with the manner in which we provide hospital care and medical services to Camp Lejeune veterans. The statutory authority has since been amended to also include certain veterans' family members who resided at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for no less than 30 days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. This final rule will reflect that statutory change and will address public comments received in response to the interim final rule.

  11. Medicare Program; Cancellation of Advancing Care Coordination Through Episode Payment and Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Models; Changes to Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Payment Model: Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Policy for the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Payment Model. Final rule; interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2017-12-01

    This final rule cancels the Episode Payment Models (EPMs) and Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) Incentive Payment Model and rescinds the regulations governing these models. It also implements certain revisions to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model, including: Giving certain hospitals selected for participation in the CJR model a one-time option to choose whether to continue their participation in the model; technical refinements and clarifications for certain payment, reconciliation and quality provisions; and a change to increase the pool of eligible clinicians that qualify as affiliated practitioners under the Advanced Alternative Payment Model (Advanced APM) track. An interim final rule with comment period is being issued in conjunction with this final rule in order to address the need for a policy to provide some flexibility in the determination of episode costs for providers located in areas impacted by extreme and uncontrollable circumstances.

  12. 78 FR 17835 - Approval and Promulgation of Federal Implementation Plan for Oil and Natural Gas Well Production...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-22

    ...The EPA is taking final action to promulgate a Reservation- specific Federal Implementation Plan in order to regulate emissions from oil and natural gas production facilities located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. The Federal Implementation Plan includes basic air quality regulations for the protection of communities in and adjacent to the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. The Federal Implementation Plan requires owners and operators of oil and natural gas production facilities to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds emanating from well completions, recompletions, and production and storage operations. This Federal Implementation Plan will be implemented by the EPA, or a delegated tribal authority, until replaced by a Tribal Implementation Plan. The EPA proposed a Reservation-specific Federal Implementation Plan concurrently with an interim final rule on August 15, 2012. This final Federal Implementation Plan replaces the interim final rule in all intents and purposes on the effective date of the final rule. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA).

  13. Nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap--Office of the Secretary, HHS. Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    1983-03-07

    The interim final rule modifies existing regulations to meet the exigent needs that can arise when a handicapped infant is discriminatorily denied food or other medical care. Three current regulatory provisions are modified to allow timely reporting of violations, expeditious investigation, and immediate enforcement action when necessary to protect a handicapped infant whose life is endangered by discrimination in a program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Recipients that provide health care to infants will be required to post a conspicuous notice in locations that provide such care. The notice will describe the protections under federal law against discrimination toward the handicapped, and will provide a contact point in the Department of HHS for reporting violations immediately by telephone.

  14. 78 FR 79567 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Trafficking Controls and Fraud Investigations

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-31

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service 7 CFR Parts 271 and 274 RIN 0584-AE26 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Trafficking Controls and Fraud Investigations AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Final rule, Interim final rule; notice of approval of Information...

  15. 77 FR 40459 - Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E); Correction

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-10

    ... Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E); Correction AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION... published the Final Rule (77 FR 6194), which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and the official... Sec. 1005.3(a) in the interim final rule, Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E), published on...

  16. Innovative park-and-ride management for livable communities : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-08-31

    Park-and-ride (P&R) has been recognized as an effective way to tackle the challenge of the : last-mile problem in public transportation, i.e., connecting transit stations to final destinations. : Although the design and operations of P&R facilities h...

  17. 36 CFR 908.33 - Final determination.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Final determination. 908.33 Section 908.33 Parks, Forests, and Public Property PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE THE RETENTION OF DISPLACED BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS IN THE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE...

  18. Superfund record of decision (EPA Region 6): Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant, IHAAP 12 and 16 Landfills, Karnack, TX, September 27, 1995

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

    NONE

    1996-03-01

    This decision document presents the selected Early Interim Remedial Action for the LHAAP 12 and 16 landfills, Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant (LHAAP), Karnack, Texas. The Record of Decision for the sites addresses an Early Interim Remedial Action. The selected remedy consists of a multilayer landfill cap section which includes the following components: Foundation soil layer, Sodium Bentonite Geocomposite Liner, Geosynthetic Membrane Liner, Final soil cover, and Perimeter berms and drainage swales.

  19. 75 FR 52967 - Final Environmental Impact Statement and South Florida and Caribbean Parks Exotic Plant...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-08-30

    ... National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve, and Virgin Islands National Park. The FEIS identifies and... resources and values from adverse effects resulting from exotic plant presence and control activities. DATES... Ecological Preserve, and Virgin Islands National Park, 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, Virgin Islands 00830...

  20. 37. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    37. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii. HAND-LAID ROCK BERM ON RETURN CURVE TO PREVENT SCOUR AND SEEPAGE THROUGH FILLS. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  1. 77 FR 31513 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-29

    ... the final rule, interim final rule, published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2012, entitled...)(2) of the final rule that at least two types of entities must serve as Navigators.'' On page 18336... of personally identifiable information in Sec. 155.260(a) of the proposed rule published on July 15...

  2. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; program integrity: exchange, premium stabilization programs, and market standards; amendments to the HHS notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2014. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2013-10-30

    This final rule implements provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively referred to as the Affordable Care Act). Specifically, this final rule outlines financial integrity and oversight standards with respect to Affordable Insurance Exchanges, qualified health plan (QHP) issuers in Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs), and States with regard to the operation of risk adjustment and reinsurance programs. It also establishes additional standards for special enrollment periods, survey vendors that may conduct enrollee satisfaction surveys on behalf of QHP issuers, and issuer participation in an FFE, and makes certain amendments to definitions and standards related to the market reform rules. These standards, which include financial integrity provisions and protections against fraud and abuse, are consistent with Title I of the Affordable Care Act. This final rule also amends and adopts as final interim provisions set forth in the Amendments to the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2014 interim final rule, published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2013, related to risk corridors and cost-sharing reduction reconciliation.

  3. PRN 95-3: Reduction of Worker protection Standard (WPS) Interim Restricted Entry Intervals (REIS) for Certain Low Risk Pesticides

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    On January 11, 1995, EPA published a draft policy on Reduced Restricted Entry Intervals for Certain Pesticides, in the Federal Register. The final policy was published in the Federal Register on May 3, 1995. This Notice contains the final policy.

  4. 76 FR 16531 - Country of Origin of Textile and Apparel Products; Correction

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    2011-03-24

    ... RIN 1505-AB60) Country of Origin of Textile and Apparel Products; Correction AGENCIES: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Final rule..., a document which adopted as a final rule, with some changes, interim amendments to the CBP...

  5. 76 FR 38552 - Amendments to Regulations Regarding Major Life-Changing Events Affecting Income-Related Monthly...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-01

    ... to Regulations Regarding Major Life-Changing Events Affecting Income-Related Monthly Adjustment.... SUMMARY: This final rule adopts, without change, the interim final rule with request for comments we... consider major life-changing events for the Medicare Part B income- related monthly adjustment amount...

  6. 75 FR 39443 - Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-09

    ... (DOE) is removing its regulation implementing the Governmentwide common rule on drug-free workplace... drug legislation on November 18, 1988. Federal agencies issued an interim final common rule to... Governmentwide common rule on nonprocurement suspension and debarment. The agencies issued a final common rule...

  7. 76 FR 76046 - Interim Final Determination To Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-06

    ... Determination To Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District AGENCY... Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD or District) portion of the California State...), we finalized a limited approval and limited disapproval of San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution...

  8. Top 10 research priorities relating to stroke nursing: a rigorous approach to establish a national nurse-led research agenda.

    PubMed

    Rowat, Anne; Pollock, Alex; St George, Bridget; Cowey, Eileen; Booth, Joanne; Lawrence, Maggie

    2016-11-01

    To determine the top 10 research priorities specific to stroke nursing. It is important that stroke nurses build their research capability and capacity. This project built on a previous James Lind Alliance prioritization project, which established the shared stroke research priorities of stroke survivors, carers and health professionals. Research priority setting project using James Lind Alliance methods; a survey for interim prioritization and a consensus meeting for final priority setting. Between September - November 2014, stroke nurses were invited to select their top 10 priorities from a previously established list of 226 unique unanswered questions. These data were used to generate a list of shared research priorities (interim priority setting stage). A purposefully selected group of stroke nurses attended a final consensus meeting (April 2015) to determine the top 10 research priorities. During the interim prioritization stage, 97 stroke nurses identified 28 shared priority treatment uncertainties. At the final consensus meeting, 27 stroke nurses reached agreement on the top 10 stroke nursing research priorities. Five of the top 10 questions relate to stroke-specific impairments and five relate to rehabilitation and long-term consequences of stroke. The research agenda for stroke nursing has now been clearly defined, facilitating nurses to undertake research, which is of importance to stroke survivors and carers and central to supporting optimal recovery and quality of life after stroke. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

  9. 76 FR 24050 - Coral Reef Restoration Plan, Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, Biscayne National...

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    2011-04-29

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [2310-0003-422] Coral Reef Restoration Plan... for the Coral Reef Restoration Plan, Biscayne National Park. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the National... availability of a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Coral Reef Restoration Plan (Plan...

  10. 76 FR 60525 - Final Wilderness and Backcountry Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Isle...

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    2011-09-29

    ... and Environmental Impact Statement for Isle Royale National Park, MI AGENCY: National Park Service... the availability of a Final Wilderness and Backcountry Management Plan and Environmental Impact... the Internet through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site ( http://parkplanning...

  11. 39. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

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    39. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii, T.H., by Merel S. Sager, Resident Landscape Architect, April 16, 1935. COVERING CONSPICOUS ROCK FILLS WITH SOIL. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  12. Skylab program earth resources experiment package sensor performance evaluation, volume 1, (S190A)

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Kenney, G. P.

    1975-01-01

    The results of S190A sensor performance evaluation are summarized based on data presented by all contributors to the sensor performance evaluation interim reports. Techniques used in sensor performance evaluation are discussed. Topics discussed include: performance degradation identified during the Skylab missions, S190A and EREP system anomalies that affected S190A performance, and the performance achieved, in terms of pertinent S190A parameters. Additional analyses include final performance analyses completed after submittal of the SL4 interim sensor performance evaluation reports, including completion of detailed analyses of basic performance parameters initiated during the interim report periods and consolidation analyses to reduce independent mission data (SL2, SL3, and SL4) to determine overall performance realized during all three Skylab missions.

  13. [The history of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society during the Third Reich. Interim reports of the president's commission of the Max Planck Society].

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    Weber, M M

    2002-11-01

    In 1997 the Max Planck Society set up a presidential commission to do research on the historical development of its precursor organization, the Kaiser Wilhelm Society (KWG), during the Third Reich. This paper presents some of the important results given in the interim reports of this commission that are relevant to psychiatry. It focuses on brain research, anthropology, psychiatric genetics, and the role of the well-known biochemist Adolf Butenandt. In general, the interim reports reflect the numerous links between the biomedical research of the KWG and the institutions of the National Socialist (Nazi) state. However, they do not yet allow a final historical assessment as to the complex situation of this field of research during National Socialism.

  14. Research on the influence of parking charging strategy based on multi-level extension theory of group decision making

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    Cheng, Fen; Hu, Wanxin

    2017-05-01

    Based on analysis of the impact of the experience of parking policy at home and abroad, design the impact analysis process of parking strategy. First, using group decision theory to create a parking strategy index system and calculate its weight. Index system includes government, parking operators and travelers. Then, use a multi-level extension theory to analyze the CBD parking strategy. Assess the parking strategy by calculating the correlation of each indicator. Finally, assess the strategy of parking charges through a case. Provide a scientific and reasonable basis for assessing parking strategy. The results showed that the model can effectively analyze multi-target, multi-property parking policy evaluation.

  15. 76 FR 17331 - Debt Collection

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    2011-03-29

    ... procedures for collection of debts through salary offset, administrative offset, tax refund offset, and... procedure and is interpretative in nature. The procedures contained in the interim final rule for salary...

  16. Evaluation of Acadia National Park ITS field operational test : final report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-06-01

    This report presents an assessment of the effectiveness of intelligent transportation system (ITS) technologies in addressing the transportation problems within the setting of a National Park. Acadia National Park on the Mount Desert Island in the St...

  17. The Wolf at the Door: Competing Land Use Values on Military Installations

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    1996-04-01

    The Gray Wolf ............. ................ 88 a. Return to Yellowstone ...... .......... 90 1. Final EIS ......... ............. 91 2. Wolves ...western North and South Dakota. 233 "A final devastating blow fell when officials in Yellowstone decided to exterminate the park wolves --they succeeded... Wolves into Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho.32° FWS Regional Director Ralph Morgenweck issued the Final EIS (FEIS) on April 14, 1994.321 The

  18. 77 FR 39253 - Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan, Denali...

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    2012-07-02

    ... alternative would continue current management of vehicle use on the park road. In addition to a seasonal limit... Impact Statement for the Denali Park Road Vehicle Management Plan. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Sec. 102(2)(C... end of the Savage River Bridge (mile 14.8) and continues to the former Mt. McKinley National Park...

  19. 76 FR 52690 - Final Environmental Impact Statement on Nabesna Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan, Wrangell-St...

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    2011-08-23

    ...-Road Vehicle Management Plan, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve AGENCY: National Park... a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on Off-Road Vehicle Management in the Nabesna District... preferred alternative and four action alternatives for management of off-road vehicles in the Nabesna...

  20. 78 FR 46781 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Contingency Operation

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    2013-08-01

    ... in 48 CFR Part 2 Government procurement. Dated: July 26, 2013. William Clark, Acting Director, Office...: Final rule. SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule amending... address the statutory change to the definition made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal...

  1. 76 FR 44761 - Remittance Transfers

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    2011-07-27

    ...) (interim final rule); 72 FR 7927 (Feb. 22, 2007) (final rule). Section 1073 of the Dodd-Frank Act added a new Section 919 to the EFTA, entitled ``Remittance Transfers.'' Public Law 111-203, Sec. 1073, 124.... 1693o-1. Paragraph (d) of Section 1073 of Dodd-Frank amended the FCU Act to specify that a remittance...

  2. Educational Information System for Ontario. Final Report, March 1977-April 1978.

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    Auster, Ethel; Lawton, Stephen B.

    This final report describing the operation and research of the EISO project, which provides online bibliographic search services to educators of Ontario, briefly summarizes the first and second interim reports. In addition, it discusses users and the uses of EISO information by providing mini-case studies to illustrate quantitative data and…

  3. 78 FR 24669 - Reorganization of Regulations on the Adjudication of Department of Homeland Security Practitioner...

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    2013-04-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Executive Office for Immigration Review 8 CFR Parts 1003 and 1292 [EOIR... Immigration Review, Department of Justice. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule adopts without change... interim rule amended regulations of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) at the Department...

  4. 76 FR 76609 - Implementation of Office of Management and Budget Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

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    2011-12-08

    ... removing its regulation implementing the Governmentwide common rule on drug-free workplace requirements for....) as a part of omnibus drug legislation. Federal agencies issued an interim final common rule to... Governmentwide common rule on nonprocurement suspension and debarment. The agencies issued a final common rule...

  5. 40 CFR 24.02 - Issuance of initial orders; definition of final orders and orders on consent.

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    2010-07-01

    ... PROTECTION AGENCY GENERAL RULES GOVERNING ISSUANCE OF AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS ON INTERIM STATUS... following a final decision by the Regional Administrator, or after thirty days from issuance if no hearing... in these procedures to the Regional Administrator shall be understood to be to the Assistant...

  6. 14 CFR 60.21 - Interim qualification of FSTDs for new aircraft types or models.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... aircraft, even though the aircraft manufacturer's aircraft data package is preliminary, if the sponsor...) Within twelve months of the release of the final aircraft data package by the aircraft manufacturer, but... apply for initial qualification in accordance with § 60.15 based on the final aircraft data package...

  7. 14 CFR 60.21 - Interim qualification of FSTDs for new aircraft types or models.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... aircraft, even though the aircraft manufacturer's aircraft data package is preliminary, if the sponsor...) Within twelve months of the release of the final aircraft data package by the aircraft manufacturer, but... apply for initial qualification in accordance with § 60.15 based on the final aircraft data package...

  8. 14 CFR 60.21 - Interim qualification of FSTDs for new aircraft types or models.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... aircraft, even though the aircraft manufacturer's aircraft data package is preliminary, if the sponsor...) Within twelve months of the release of the final aircraft data package by the aircraft manufacturer, but... apply for initial qualification in accordance with § 60.15 based on the final aircraft data package...

  9. 14 CFR 60.21 - Interim qualification of FSTDs for new aircraft types or models.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... aircraft, even though the aircraft manufacturer's aircraft data package is preliminary, if the sponsor...) Within twelve months of the release of the final aircraft data package by the aircraft manufacturer, but... apply for initial qualification in accordance with § 60.15 based on the final aircraft data package...

  10. 14 CFR 60.21 - Interim qualification of FSTDs for new aircraft types or models.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... aircraft, even though the aircraft manufacturer's aircraft data package is preliminary, if the sponsor...) Within twelve months of the release of the final aircraft data package by the aircraft manufacturer, but... apply for initial qualification in accordance with § 60.15 based on the final aircraft data package...

  11. Treatability Study in Support of Intrinsic Remediation for Site ST41. Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, Alaska

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1995-10-01

    BTEX on the shallow groundwater system at the site. Site history and the results of soil and groundwater investigations conducted previously are also...or predicted future, concentrations and distribution. Whether in conjunction with the interim 1 remedial action system already in place or not...L:\\45007\\st4 I rept\\st41 finl.doc D 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 0 • 6 FINAL 4 22 years, depending upon the effectiveness of the interim remedial action (IRA) system

  12. Individual Pesticides in Registration Review

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    You can used the Chemical Search database to search pesticides by chemical name and find their registration review dockets, along with Work Plans, risk assessments, interim and final decisions, tolerance rules, and cancellation actions.

  13. EPA's Final Financial Assistance Conflict of Interest Policy

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    EPA has established the following revised interim policy governing disclosure of actual and potential conflicts of interest (COI Policy) by applicants for, and recipients of, federal financial assistance awards from EPA.

  14. 40. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    40. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii, T.H. GENERAL VIEW OT THE PROJECT SHOWING CONSPICUOUS SCARS. THE BEFORE PHOTO OF A BEFORE AND AFTER SET. AFTER PHOTO IS HI-52-41. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  15. Risk management. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Interim rule adopted as final with changes.

    PubMed

    2000-11-22

    This is a final rule amending the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to emphasize considerations of risk management, including safety, security (including information technology security), health, export control, and damage to the environment, within the acquisition process. This final rule addresses risk management within the context of acquisition planning, selecting sources, choosing contract type, structuring award fee incentives, administering contracts, and conducting contractor surveillance.

  16. Data breaches. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2008-04-11

    This document adopts, without change, the interim final rule that was published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2007, addressing data breaches of sensitive personal information that is processed or maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This final rule implements certain provisions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006. The regulations prescribe the mechanisms for taking action in response to a data breach of sensitive personal information.

  17. Final Environmental Assessment For Demolishing Buildings 202 and 425 At Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida

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    2005-08-01

    ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) Air Combat Command,Environmental Flight,Avon Park Air Force Range,FL,33825 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT...Oklahoma State University, 1973 Years of Experience: 21 Margaret Margosian Geographer Avon Park AFR, FL B.L.A., Landscape Architechture

  18. 78 FR 7450 - Final Environmental Impact Statement for Protecting and Restoring Native Ecosystems by Managing...

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    2013-02-01

    ...-Native Ungulates, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION..., HI 96718, and in local libraries (locations noted on above Web site). A limited number of compact... 52, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718-0052; (808) 985-6098. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The...

  19. 75 FR 26272 - Final Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Education Center, Yosemite National Park...

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    2010-05-11

    ...; Environmental Education Center, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, CA; Notice of Approval of Record of...-190, as amended) and the regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR 1505... education center in Yosemite National Park. The requisite no-action ``wait period'' was initiated February...

  20. 76 FR 9596 - General Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove...

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    2011-02-18

    ... will provide guidance to park management for administration, development, and interpretation of park... request, and on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment Web site ( http://parkplanning.nps.gov... development and future management of the National Historical Park. Alternative A (Continuation of Current...

  1. 48 CFR 227.304-1 - General.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Contracts 227.304-1 General. Interim and final invention reports and notification of all subcontracts for... of Inventions and Subcontracts. [56 FR 36389, July 31, 1991, as amended at 57 FR 53600, Nov. 12, 1992] ...

  2. Settlement study : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1982-09-01

    This report covers field observations of several medium and high embankments' settlement along Interstate Highways 12 and 20. The predictive settlements from laboratory tests (consolidation tests) are given in an interim report published in July, 198...

  3. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of FDA-Approved Products of Oral Solutions Containing Dronabinol [(-)-delta-9-transtetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC)] in Schedule II. Interim final rule, with request for comments.

    PubMed

    2017-03-23

    On July 1, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug application for Syndros, a drug product consisting of dronabinol [(-)-delta-9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC)] oral solution. Thereafter, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with a scheduling recommendation that would result in Syndros (and other oral solutions containing dronabinol) being placed in schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In accordance with the CSA, as revised by the Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act, DEA is hereby issuing an interim final rule placing FDA-approved products of oral solutions containing dronabinol in schedule II of the CSA.

  4. 76 FR 21812 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government...

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    2011-04-19

    ... (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 209 and 252 Government procurement. Mary...-AG78 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government...). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: DoD is adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that...

  5. 78 FR 14012 - Use of Materials Derived From Cattle in Human Food and Cosmetics; Reopening of the Comment Period

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    2013-03-04

    ... potential risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in human food, including dietary supplements, and... final rule prohibited the use of certain cattle material to address the potential risk of BSE in human... interim final rule to designate materials that could potentially contain BSE infectivity as specified risk...

  6. The Evaluation of Oral/Aural Skills within the BA Finals Examination: Analysis and Interim Proposals.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Crawshaw, Robert

    An examination of the principles and techniques of oral testing in British university-level final examinations in modern languages discusses: (1) the shortcomings of present oral testing procedures; (2) the theoretical controversy surrounding the design and value of oral proficiency tests, arising from research in English as a second language…

  7. 75 FR 13425 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39; Small Entity Compliance Guide

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    2010-03-19

    ... 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. V Trade Agreements--Costa Rica, Oman, and Peru. 2008-036..., Oman, and Peru (FAR Case 2008- 036) The Councils have adopted as final, without change, an interim rule... United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement, and the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. This final...

  8. Modeling and simulation of maintenance treatment in first-line non-small cell lung cancer with external validation.

    PubMed

    Han, Kelong; Claret, Laurent; Sandler, Alan; Das, Asha; Jin, Jin; Bruno, Rene

    2016-07-13

    Maintenance treatment (MTx) in responders following first-line treatment has been investigated and practiced for many cancers. Modeling and simulation may support interpretation of interim data and development decisions. We aimed to develop a modeling framework to simulate overall survival (OS) for MTx in NSCLC using tumor growth inhibition (TGI) data. TGI metrics were estimated using longitudinal tumor size data from two Phase III first-line NSCLC studies evaluating bevacizumab and erlotinib as MTx in 1632 patients. Baseline prognostic factors and TGI metric estimates were assessed in multivariate parametric models to predict OS. The OS model was externally validated by simulating a third independent NSCLC study (n = 253) based on interim TGI data (up to progression-free survival database lock). The third study evaluated pemetrexed + bevacizumab vs. bevacizumab alone as MTx. Time-to-tumor-growth (TTG) was the best TGI metric to predict OS. TTG, baseline tumor size, ECOG score, Asian ethnicity, age, and gender were significant covariates in the final OS model. The OS model was qualified by simulating OS distributions and hazard ratios (HR) in the two studies used for model-building. Simulations of the third independent study based on interim TGI data showed that pemetrexed + bevacizumab MTx was unlikely to significantly prolong OS vs. bevacizumab alone given the current sample size (predicted HR: 0.81; 95 % prediction interval: 0.59-1.09). Predicted median OS was 17.3 months and 14.7 months in both arms, respectively. These simulations are consistent with the results of the final OS analysis published 2 years later (observed HR: 0.87; 95 % confidence interval: 0.63-1.21). Final observed median OS was 17.1 months and 13.2 months in both arms, respectively, consistent with our predictions. A robust TGI-OS model was developed for MTx in NSCLC. TTG captures treatment effect. The model successfully predicted the OS outcomes of an independent study based on interim TGI data and thus may facilitate trial simulation and interpretation of interim data. The model was built based on erlotinib data and externally validated using pemetrexed data, suggesting that TGI-OS models may be treatment-independent. The results supported the use of longitudinal tumor size and TTG as endpoints in early clinical oncology studies.

  9. 77 FR 54922 - Record of Decision for the General Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement, Hampton...

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    2012-09-06

    ...: Pursuant to 102 (2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Final General Management Plan and... to include the entire story of the park, from its beginnings in the 18th century to its heyday in the...

  10. 34. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    34. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii, H.L. Handley, Assistant Highway Engineer, March 30, 1935. NOTE HOW THE LOCATION FITS THE CONTOUR OF THE HILL. LOOKING FROM STATION 382+00 ON HALEAKALA HIGHWAY. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  11. An Interim Report on NASA's Draft Space Technology Roadmaps

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    2011-01-01

    NASA has developed a set of 14 draft roadmaps to guide the development of space technologies under the leadership of the NASA Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT). Each of these roadmaps focuses on a particular technology area (TA). The roadmaps are intended to foster the development of advanced technologies and concepts that address NASA's needs and contribute to other aerospace and national needs. OCT requested that the National Research Council conduct a study to review the draft roadmaps, gather and assess relevant community input, and make recommendations and suggest priorities to inform NASA's decisions as it finalizes its roadmaps. The statement of task states that "based on the results of the community input and its own deliberations, the steering committee will prepare a brief interim report that addresses high-level issues associated with the roadmaps, such as the advisability of modifying the number or technical focus of the draft NASA roadmaps." This interim report, which does not include formal recommendations, addresses that one element of the study charge. NASA requested this interim report so that it would have the opportunity to make an early start in modifying the draft roadmaps based on feedback from the panels and steering committee. The final report will address all other tasks in the statement of task. In particular, the final report will include a prioritization of technologies, will describe in detail the prioritization process and criteria, and will include specific recommendations on a variety of topics, including many of the topics mentioned in this interim report. In developing both this interim report and the final report to come, the steering committee draws on the work of six study panels organized by technical area, loosely following the organization of the 14 roadmaps, as follows: A Panel 1: Propulsion and Power TA01 Launch Propulsion Systems TA02 In-Space Propulsion Technologies TA03 Space Power and Energy Storage Systems TA13 Ground and Launch Systems Processing B Panel 2: Robotics, Communications, and Navigation TA04 Robotics, TeleRobotics, and Autonomous Systems TA05 Communication and Navigation Systems C Panel 3: Instruments and Computing TA08 Science Instruments, Observatories, and Sensor Systems TA11 Modeling, Simulation, Information Technology, and Data Processing D Panel 4: Human Health and Surface Exploration TA06 Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems TA07 Human Exploration Destination Systems E Panel 5: Materials Panel TA10 Nanotechnology TA12 Materials, Structures, Mechanical Systems, and Manufacturing TA14 Thermal Management Systems F Panel 6: Entry, Descent, and Landing Panel TA09 Entry, Descent, and Landing Systems In addition to drawing on the expertise represented on the steering committee and panels, the committee obtained input from each of 14 public workshops held on each of the 14 roadmaps. At these 1-day workshops, invited speakers, guests, and members of the public engaged in discussions on the different technology areas and their value to NASA. Broad community input was also solicited from a public website, where more than 240 public comments were received on the draft roadmaps in response to application of criteria (such as benefit, risk and reasonableness, and alignment with NASA and national goals) that the steering committee established. This interim report reflects the results of deliberations by the steering committee in light of these public inputs as well as additional inputs from the six panels. The steering committee's final report will be completed early in 2012. That report will prioritize the technologies that span the entire scope of the 14 roadmaps and provide additional guidance on crosscutting themes and other relevant topics.

  12. 75 FR 39168 - Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System

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    2010-07-08

    ... his death in 1972. During the closure, we completed four projects: installation of a new HVAC system... to either bulge or crack. The existing HVAC system installed in 1985 failed to maintain a stable...; Areas of the National Park System AGENCY: National Park Service. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: The...

  13. Alaska Interim Land Cover Mapping Program; final report

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    Fitzpatrick-Lins, Katherine; Doughty, E.F.; Shasby, Mark; Benjamin, Susan

    1989-01-01

    In 1985, the U.S. Geological Survey initiated a research project to develop an interim land cover data base for Alaska as an alternative to the nationwide Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Program. The Alaska Interim Land Cover Mapping Program was subsequently created to develop methods for producing a series of land cover maps that utilized the existing Landsat digital land cover classifications produced by and for the major land management agencies for mapping the vegetation of Alaska. The program was successful in producing digital land cover classifications and statistical summaries using a common statewide classification and in reformatting these data to produce l:250,000-scale quadrangle-based maps directly from the Scitex laser plotter. A Federal and State agency review of these products found considerable user support for the maps. Presently the Geological Survey is committed to digital processing of six to eight quadrangles each year.

  14. Interim rules for amending ERISA disclosure requirements for group health plans; approval of information collection requirements--DoL. Interim rules; approval of information collection requirements.

    PubMed

    1997-07-07

    On April 8, 1997, the Department of Labor published interim final rules governing disclosure requirements for private sector group health plans (62 FR 16979). The rules implemented changes to made to certain provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), enacted as part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996 (NMHPA). In the April 8 publication, the Department submitted its revision of the currently approved collection regarding Summary Plan Description requirements under ERISA to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1965 (PRA 95). This document amends the April 8 Federal Register document to properly display the OMB control number, 1210-0039.

  15. Current good manufacturing practices, quality control procedures, quality factors, notification requirements, and records and reports, for infant formula. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2014-06-10

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is issuing a final rule that adopts, with some modifications, the interim final rule (IFR) entitled "Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control Procedures, Quality Factors, Notification Requirements, and Records and Reports, for Infant Formula'' (February 10, 2014). This final rule affirms the IFR's changes to FDA's regulations and provides additional modifications and clarifications. The final rule also responds to certain comments submitted in response to the request for comments in the IFR.

  16. Gap Analysis of Benthic Mapping at Three National Parks: Assateague Island National Seashore, Channel Islands National Park, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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    Rose, Kathryn V.; Nayegandhi, Amar; Moses, Christopher S.; Beavers, Rebecca; Lavoie, Dawn; Brock, John C.

    2012-01-01

    The National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program initiated a benthic habitat mapping program in ocean and coastal parks in 2008-2009 in alignment with the NPS Ocean Park Stewardship 2007-2008 Action Plan. With more than 80 ocean and Great Lakes parks encompassing approximately 2.5 million acres of submerged territory and approximately 12,000 miles of coastline (Curdts, 2011), this Servicewide Benthic Mapping Program (SBMP) is essential. This report presents an initial gap analysis of three pilot parks under the SBMP: Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), Channel Islands National Park (CHIS), and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SLBE) (fig. 1). The recommended SBMP protocols include servicewide standards (for example, gap analysis, minimum accuracy, final products) as well as standards that can be adapted to fit network and park unit needs (for example, minimum mapping unit, mapping priorities). The SBMP requires the inventory and mapping of critical components of coastal and marine ecosystems: bathymetry, geoforms, surface geology, and biotic cover. In order for a park unit benthic inventory to be considered complete, maps of bathymetry and other key components must be combined into a final report (Moses and others, 2010). By this standard, none of the three pilot parks are mapped (inventoried) to completion with respect to submerged resources. After compiling the existing benthic datasets for these parks, this report has concluded that CHIS, with 49 percent of its submerged area mapped, has the most complete benthic inventory of the three. The ASIS submerged inventory is 41 percent complete, and SLBE is 17.5 percent complete.

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

    Cummins, G.D.

    This request is submitted to seek interim approval to operate a Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 chemical waste landfill for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste. Operation of a chemical waste landfill for disposal of PCB waste is subject to the TSCA regulations of 40 CFR 761. Interim approval is requested for a period not to exceed 5 years from the date of approval. This request covers only the disposal of small 10 quantities of solid PCB waste contained in decommissioned, defueled submarine reactor compartments (SRC). In addition, the request applies only to disposal 12 of thismore » waste in Trench 94 of the 218-E-12B Burial Ground (Trench 94) in the 13 200 East Area of the US Department of Energy`s (DOE) Hanford Facility. Disposal of this waste will be conducted in accordance with the Compliance 15 Agreement (Appendix H) between the DOE Richland Operations Office (DOE-RL) and 16 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10. During the 5-year interim approval period, the DOE-RL will submit an application seeking final 18 approval for operation of Trench 94 as a chemical waste landfill, including 19 any necessary waivers, and also will seek a final dangerous waste permit from 20 the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) for disposal of lead 21 shielding contained in the SRCS.« less

  18. New challenges for grizzly bear management in Yellowstone National Park

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    van Manen, Frank T.; Gunther, Kerry A.

    2016-01-01

    A key factor contributing to the success of grizzly bear Ursus arctos conservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has been the existence of a large protected area, Yellowstone National Park. We provide an overview of recovery efforts, how demographic parameters changed as the population increased, and how the bear management program in Yellowstone National Park has evolved to address new management challenges over time. Finally, using the management experiences in Yellowstone National Park, we present comparisons and perspectives regarding brown bear management in Shiretoko National Park.

  19. 77 FR 4492 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reissuance of Interim Special Rule for the Polar Bear

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-30

    ... order in regard to Misc. No. 08- 764 (EGS) MDL Docket No. 1993 IN RE: POLAR BEAR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT... (Service), published a final rule listing the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) as a threatened species... Special Rule for the Polar Bear AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY...

  20. 75 FR 23821 - Final License Renewal Interim Staff Guidance LR-ISG-2009-01: Aging Management of Spent Fuel Pool...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-04

    ... approach acceptable to the NRC staff for meeting the requirements of 10 CFR part 54. On December 1, 2009... nuclear power plant spent fuel pool neutron-absorbing materials for compliance with part 54... Regulations (10 CFR part 54). The final LR-ISG revises the NRC staff's aging management recommendations...

  1. 78 FR 59859 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Allowability of Legal Costs for Whistleblower...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-30

    ... considered in the formation of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 2013-D022... (for DoD only) and two FAR cases (for title 41 agencies), which are independent, but parallel... response to this interim rule in the formation of the final rule. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 216 and...

  2. 76 FR 58846 - Final Interim Staff Guidance: Review of Evaluation To Address Gas Accumulation Issues in Safety...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-22

    ... of the comments. A document comparing the version of the ISG that went out for public comment and the final version of the ISG can be found under ADAMS Accession No. ML111170302. ADDRESSES: Publicly... its issued staff guidance in the agency external web page ( http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc...

  3. 10 CFR 851.22 - Hazard prevention and abatement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... controls that limit worker exposures; and (4) Personal protective equipment. (c) Contractors must address hazards when selecting or purchasing equipment, products, and services. ... the risk to workers; (ii) Implement interim protective measures pending final abatement; and (iii...

  4. 10 CFR 851.22 - Hazard prevention and abatement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... controls that limit worker exposures; and (4) Personal protective equipment. (c) Contractors must address hazards when selecting or purchasing equipment, products, and services. ... the risk to workers; (ii) Implement interim protective measures pending final abatement; and (iii...

  5. 75 FR 2013 - Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-01-13

    ...The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this interim final rule with a request for comments to adopt an initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria, as required by section 3004(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. This interim final rule represents the first step in an incremental approach to adopting standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria to enhance the interoperability, functionality, utility, and security of health information technology and to support its meaningful use. The certification criteria adopted in this initial set establish the capabilities and related standards that certified electronic health record (EHR) technology will need to include in order to, at a minimum, support the achievement of the proposed meaningful use Stage 1 (beginning in 2011) by eligible professionals and eligible hospitals under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.

  6. 76 FR 78977 - Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X)

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-20

    ...Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) transferred rulemaking authority for a number of consumer financial protection laws from seven Federal agencies to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) as of July 21, 2011. The Bureau is in the process of republishing the regulations implementing those laws with technical and conforming changes to reflect the transfer of authority and certain other changes made by the Dodd-Frank Act. In light of the transfer of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) rulemaking authority for the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) to the Bureau, the Bureau is publishing for public comment an interim final rule establishing a new Regulation X (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act). This interim final rule does not impose any new substantive obligations on persons subject to the existing Regulation X, previously published by HUD.

  7. Health Resources Priority and Allocations System (HRPAS). Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2015-07-17

    This interim final rule establishes standards and procedures by which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may require that certain contracts or orders that promote the national defense be given priority over other contracts or orders. This rule also sets new standards and procedures by which HHS may allocate materials, services, and facilities to promote the national defense. This rule will implement HHS's administration of priorities and allocations actions, and establish the Health Resources Priorities and Allocation System (HRPAS). The HRPAS will cover health resources pursuant to the authority under Section 101(c) of the Defense Production Act as delegated to HHS by Executive Order 13603. Priorities authorities (and other authorities delegated to the Secretary in E.O. 13603, but not covered by this regulation) may be re-delegated by the Secretary. The Secretary retains the authority for allocations.

  8. Formal and informal trail monitoring protocols and baseline conditions: Great Falls Park and Potomac Gorge. Final research report

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Wimpey, Jeremy; Marion, Jeffrey L.

    2011-01-01

    This report presents the results of research on the conditions of formal and informal (visitorcreated) trails conducted within the Great Falls Park (GFP) portion of George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), Virginia, and the adjacent Maryland portions of the C&O Canal National Historical Park (CHOH). This research was prompted primarily by concerns about the impact of extensive informal trail networks within both parks on native vegetation and rare plant communities, rare flora and fauna, and historic and archaeological resources. Resource conditions on formal park trails were also assessed to provide information supporting the development of park planning and management decision-making.

  9. Chronic toxicity studies on 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene in Fischer 344 rats. Final report, 1 May 1993-30 April 1995

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

    Reddy, T.V.; Daniel, F.B.; Olson, G.R.

    1996-02-01

    Chronic toxic effects of I ,3,5-tnnitriotrobenzene (TNB) in male and female Fischer rats were evaluated by feeding certified powdered laboratory chow diet supplemented with varied concentrations of TNB (0, 5, 60 and 300 mg/kg diet). The study was designed to accommodate three interim sacrifices (10 rats/group/sex) at 90, 180 and 365 days. The final sacrifice was performed after two years. All data related to these interim sacrifices are presented independently in appendices J to L. The calculated average TNB consumption for females was 0.23, 2.68 and 13.31 mg/kg/day and was 0.22, 2.64 and 13.44 mg/kg/day for males. Terminal body weightsmore » were significantly decreased in both sexes in the 300 mg/kg group. Relative spleen weights were decreased in both sexes in the 300 mg/kg group while brain weights were increased in females in this same group. Methemoglobin was increased in both sexes in the 300 mg/kg group while other hematological effects noted at the interim sacrifice times were not evident at two years. Histopathological examinations suggested treatment related changes in both sexes involving the kidneys (cytoplasmic/hyaline droplets) in the 60 and 300 mg/kg groups and the spleen (erythroid cell hyperplasia and pigment deposition) in the 300 mg/kg group. The cytoplasmic/hyaline droplets were characterized by immunohistochemistry as alpha-2u-globulin. These renal droplets were also noted at the interim sacrifice times. A no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) was established in this study at 2.68 mg/kg b.w./day for F-344 rats administered TNB for two years.« less

  10. Predicting High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Demand, Final Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-08-01

    ">THIS REPORT PRESENTS THE INTERIM RESULTS OF THIS PROJECT, SPECIFICALLY: 1. A REVIEW OF THE AVAILABLE LITERATURE AND THE EXPERIENCES OF PUBLIC AGENCIES WITH CURRENT METHODS FOR PREDICTING THE DEMAND FOR HOV LANES, 2. THE PROPOSED NEW METHOD...

  11. Integrating intelligent transportation systems within the transportation planning process : an interim handbook.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1998-01-01

    The Final Rule on Statewide Planning and Metropolitan Planning issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in October, 1993 established revised and more comprehensive processes for metropolitan and sta...

  12. Space station/base food system study. Book 1: Element concept data sheets

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1970-01-01

    The detail engineering data sheets are presented for all concepts considered in the final phase of the study as well as those only carried through the interim phase due to non-applicability or deleted missions.

  13. Bringing English to Order: A Personal Account of the NCC English Evaluation Project.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Clark, Urszula

    1994-01-01

    Provides a personal account of Great Britain's National Curriculum Committee's English Evaluation Project based at Warwick University. Describes the way the interim and final results of the committee were used by higher powers. (HB)

  14. 48 CFR 1509.170-8 - Contractor Performance Report.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 true Contractor Performance... AGENCY ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Contractor Performance Evaluations 1509.170-8 Contractor Performance Report. (a) Contractor Performance Reports (interim and final) must be prepared...

  15. Evaluation of Stainless Steel Reinforcement in Bridge Decks.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-10-01

    This report is a follow up and final report to the report on the Evaluation of Stainless Steel Reinforcement, Construction Report. RDT 03 003. The results of interim testing during the bridges first five years are reported for Missouris...

  16. 75 FR 81337 - Interim Final Regulation Deferring the Reporting Date for Certain Data Elements Required Under...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-27

    ... Meat processing facilities. 311411 Frozen fruit, juice, and vegetable manufacturing facilities. 311421... volume conversion factor. Y 98.256(m)(3) Only total quantity of crude oil plus the quantity of...

  17. Astronaut John Young drives Lunar Roving Vehicle to final parking place

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1972-01-01

    Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, drives the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) to its final parking place near the end of the third Apollo 16 extravehicular activity (EVA-3) at the Descartes landing site. Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot, took this photograph looking southward. The flank of Stone Mountain can be seen on the horizon at left.

  18. The Seward Park Family Literacy Program. Final Evaluation Report 1992-93. OREA Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Musante, Patricia

    The Seward Park Family Literacy Program was an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title VII-funded project in its second year of operation at Seward Park High School in Manhattan (New York). In 1992-93 the program served Cantonese-, Mandarin-, and Spanish-speaking adults of limited English proficiency with instruction in English as a second…

  19. Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water by Coagulation/Filtration - U.S. EPA Demonstration Project at Conneaut Lake Park in Conneaut Lake, PA - Final Performance Evaluation Report

    EPA Science Inventory

    This report documents the activities performed and the results obtained from the arsenic removal treatment technology demonstration project at Conneaut Lake Park (the Park) in Conneaut Lake, PA. The main objective of the project was to evaluate the effectiveness of AdEdge Techno...

  20. 77 FR 39057 - Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-29

    ...The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) to prescribe rules establishing procedures for the conduct of adjudication proceedings. On July 28, 2011, the Bureau published an interim final rule establishing these procedures with a request for comment. This final rule responds to the comments received by the Bureau and amends the Bureau's regulations accordingly.

  1. Evaluation of design ventilation requirements for enclosed parking facilities

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

    Ayari, A.; Krarti, M.

    2000-07-01

    This paper proposes a new design approach to determine the ventilation requirements for enclosed parking garages. The design approach accounts for various factors that affect the indoor air quality within a parking facility, including the average CO emission rate, the average travel time, the number of cars, and the acceptable CO level within the parking garage. This paper first describes the results of a parametric analysis based on the design method that was developed. Then the design method is presented to explain how the ventilation flow rate can be determined for any enclosed parking facility. Finally, some suggestions are proposedmore » to save fan energy for ventilating parking garages using demand ventilation control strategies.« less

  2. Site Report for USGS Test Holes Drilled at Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia, in 2004

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Gohn, Gregory S.; Sanford, Ward E.; Powars, David S.; Horton, J. Wright; Edwards, Lucy E.; Morin, Roger H.; Self-Trail, Jean M.

    2007-01-01

    The U.S. Geological Survey drilled two test holes near Cape Charles, Virginia, during May and June 2004, as part of an investigation of the buried, late Eocene Chesapeake Bay impact structure. The first hole is designated as the USGS-Sustainable Technology Park test hole #1 (USGS-STP1). This test hole was abandoned at a depth of 300 ft; cuttings samples were collected, but no cores or geophysical logs were acquired. The second hole is designated as the USGS-Sustainable Technology Park test hole #2 (USGS-STP2). This test hole was drilled to a depth of 2,699 ft. Cores were collected between depths of 1,401.7 ft and 1,420.7 ft and between 2,440.0 ft and 2,699.0 ft. Cuttings samples were collected from the uncored intervals below 280-ft depth. Interim sets of geophysical logs were acquired during the drilling operation, and one final set was acquired at the end of drilling. Two wells were installed in the USGS-STP2 test hole. The deep well (designated 62G-24) was screened between 2,260 ft and 2,280 ft, and the shallow well (designated 62G-25) was screened between 1,360 ft and 1,380 ft. Ground-water salinities stabilized at 40 parts per thousand for the deep well and 20 parts per thousand for the shallow well. The geologic section encountered in the test holes consists of three main units: (1) Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene sands and clays are present between land surface and a depth of 1,163 ft; (2) sediment-clast breccias of the impact structure are present between depths of 1,163 ft and 2,150 ft; and (3) crystalline-clast breccias and cataclastic gneiss of the impact structure are present between depths of 2,150 ft and 2,699 ft.

  3. Research study on materials processing in space Skylab experiment M553 - sphere forming

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Johnson, P. C.; Peters, E. T.; Wechsler, A. E.

    1973-01-01

    A research program was conducted to study the solidification of metals in the form of small spheres both in the one gravity environment of the earth laboratory and the low gravity environment of KC-135 trajectory flights and the Skylab 1/2 mission. The program had three phases. The details of the results of this program are contained in interim reports prepared at the conclusion of each of the three phases. This final report is intended to summarize the efforts and results described in detail in each of these interim reports, with particular emphasis on the differences observed between the ground-based and Skylab flight specimens.

  4. Remedy Selection and Land Use at Federal Facilities

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    Analysis of approximately 98 percent of the interim and final source control Records of Decision signed at Federal Facilities on the NPL from the beginning of Superfund through August 1995. PB96-963309. EPA/540/R-96/020. August 1996

  5. 77 FR 41671 - Extension of Interim Final Temporary Rule on Retail Foreign Exchange Transactions

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-16

    ... Exchange Act,\\3\\ shall not enter into, or offer to enter into, a foreign exchange (``forex'') transaction... conditions as the Federal regulatory agency shall prescribe (``retail forex rule'').\\6\\ A Federal regulatory agency's [[Page 41672

  6. Snowplow operator driving time: survey of state and local practices : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-05-01

    In February 2015, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) issued interim guidance for continuous working : hours for UDOTs snowplow operators. Letter of Instruction 15-1 specified the number of hours that could be : worked by snowplow operators a...

  7. Interim guidance for implementing SAFETEA-LU provisions on planning, environment, and air quality for FHWA authorities

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-02-14

    This final rule revises the regulations governing the development of metropolitan transportation plans and programs for urbanized areas, State transportation plans and programs and the regulations for Congestion Management Systems. The revision resul...

  8. 48 CFR 1509.170-6 - Filing of forms.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Section 1509.170-6 Federal Acquisition Regulations System ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Contractor Performance Evaluations 1509.170-6 Filing of forms. The original copy of completed Contractor Performance Reports (interim and final) shall be filed in each...

  9. Evaluation of transit applications of advanced parking management systems : final evaluation report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-05-09

    Throughout the United States, transportation agencies have begun implementing advanced parking information systems to increase customer satisfaction and to improve traffic operations. Through the use of variable message signs, these systems provide m...

  10. Implementing Program Integrity from an HBCU Perspective: Progress, Problems, and Prospects. An Analysis of Part H, Program Integrity - TRIAD of the Higher Education Act and the Final Rules and Related Interim Final Regulations Published in the "Federal Register" on April 29, 1994.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Blakely, William A.

    This paper examines the impact and implications for the nation's 104 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) of the final regulations published in the April 29, 1994 "Federal Register" and traces both the legislative and regulatory history of Part H of the Higher Education Act provisions. The analysis addresses specific…

  11. tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC)] in Schedule II. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2017-11-22

    This final rule adopts without changes an interim final rule with request for comments published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2017. On July 1, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug application for Syndros, a drug product consisting of dronabinol [(-)-delta-9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC)] oral solution. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) maintains FDA-approved products of oral solutions containing dronabinol in schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act.

  12. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Table of Excluded Nonnarcotic Products: Nasal Decongestant Inhaler/Vapor Inhaler. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2016-02-08

    This final rule adopts, without change, the interim final rule that was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2015. The Drug Enforcement Administration is amending the table of Excluded Nonnarcotic Products to update the company name for the drug product Nasal Decongestant Inhaler/Vapor Inhaler (containing 50 milligrams levmetamfetamine) to Aphena Pharma Solutions--New York, LLC. This over-the-counter, nonnarcotic drug product is excluded from the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act.

  13. Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Pell Grant Program; Academic Competitiveness Grant Program; and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant Program. Final Rule. Federal Register, Part IV, Department of Education, 34 CFR Parts 668, 690, and 691

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Archives and Records Administration, 2006

    2006-01-01

    The Secretary is adopting as final, with changes, interim final regulations in: 34 CFR part 691 for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) programs; 34 CFR part 668 (Student Assistance General Provisions); and 34 CFR part 690 (Federal Pell Grant Program).…

  14. 36 CFR 1260.78 - What is the appeal process when an MDR request for Executive Branch information in NARA's legal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false What is the appeal process... part? 1260.78 Section 1260.78 Parks, Forests, and Public Property NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS... Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD. If a final decision on the appeal is not made...

  15. 36 CFR 1260.78 - What is the appeal process when an MDR request for Executive Branch information in NARA's legal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false What is the appeal process... part? 1260.78 Section 1260.78 Parks, Forests, and Public Property NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS... Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD. If a final decision on the appeal is not made...

  16. SmartPark Technology Demonstration Project, Phase II: Final Report : Technology Brief

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-05-01

    In 2000, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) create a guide to inform truck drivers about locations and availability of parking. In 2002, the Federal Highway Administration...

  17. Continuous Covariate Imbalance and Conditional Power for Clinical Trial Interim Analyses

    PubMed Central

    Ciolino, Jody D.; Martin, Renee' H.; Zhao, Wenle; Jauch, Edward C.; Hill, Michael D.; Palesch, Yuko Y.

    2014-01-01

    Oftentimes valid statistical analyses for clinical trials involve adjustment for known influential covariates, regardless of imbalance observed in these covariates at baseline across treatment groups. Thus, it must be the case that valid interim analyses also properly adjust for these covariates. There are situations, however, in which covariate adjustment is not possible, not planned, or simply carries less merit as it makes inferences less generalizable and less intuitive. In this case, covariate imbalance between treatment groups can have a substantial effect on both interim and final primary outcome analyses. This paper illustrates the effect of influential continuous baseline covariate imbalance on unadjusted conditional power (CP), and thus, on trial decisions based on futility stopping bounds. The robustness of the relationship is illustrated for normal, skewed, and bimodal continuous baseline covariates that are related to a normally distributed primary outcome. Results suggest that unadjusted CP calculations in the presence of influential covariate imbalance require careful interpretation and evaluation. PMID:24607294

  18. 75 FR 74045 - Guidance on Planning, Implementing, Maintaining, and Enforcing Institutional Controls at...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-30

    ..., Implementing, Maintaining, and Enforcing Institutional Controls at Contaminated Sites AGENCY: Environmental... stakeholder input regarding the issues addressed in the EPA interim final guidance, titled Institutional Controls: A Guide to Planning, Implementing, Maintaining, and Enforcing Institutional Controls at...

  19. Final Environmental Assessment for the CV-22 Interim Beddown

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2016-04-01

    as asbestos -containing materials and lead-based paints, depending on the age of the buildings demolished. The Proposed Action and proposed...Demolition could generate additional hazardous wastes and materials such as asbestos -containing materials and lead-based paints, depending on the

  20. Experimental use of geogrids as an alternative to gravel placement : fourth year interim and final report, October 2006.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2006-10-01

    With the ongoing demand for improved infrastructure, the Maine Department of Transportation : (MaineDOT) continues to identify and evaluate new and innovative construction methods and materials. : The Departments Collector Highway Improvement Prog...

  1. 75 FR 25110 - Inmate Communication With News Media: Removal of Byline Regulations

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Bureau of Prisons 28 CFR Part 540 [BOP-1149] RIN 1120-AB49 Inmate Communication With News Media: Removal of Byline Regulations AGENCY: Bureau of Prisons, Justice Department. ACTION: Interim final rule; technical correction. [[Page 25111

  2. Code of conduct for the International Space Station Crew. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Interim final rule.

    PubMed

    2000-12-21

    NASA is issuing new regulations entitled "International Space Station Crew," to implement certain provisions of the International Space Station (ISS) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) regarding ISS crewmembers' observance of an ISS Code of Conduct.

  3. World Trade Center Health Program; Amendments to Definitions, Appeals, and Other Requirements. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2016-12-15

    In 2011 and 2012, the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), promulgated regulations designed to govern the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program (Program), including the processes by which eligible responders and survivors may apply for enrollment in the Program, obtain health monitoring and treatment for WTC-related health conditions, and appeal enrollment and treatment decisions, as well as a process to add new conditions to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions (List). After using the regulations for a number of years, the Administrator of the WTC Health Program identified potential improvements to certain existing provisions, including, but not limited to, appeals of enrollment, certification, and treatment decisions, as well as the procedures for the addition of health conditions for WTC Health Program coverage. He also identified the need to add new regulatory provisions, including, but not limited to, standards for the disenrollment of a WTC Health Program member and decertification of a certified WTC-related health condition. A notice of proposed rulemaking was published on August 17, 2016; this action addresses public comments received on that proposed rulemaking, as well as three interim final rules promulgated since 2011, and finalizes the proposed rule and three interim final rules.

  4. 76 FR 17160 - Office of New Reactors; Final Interim Staff Guidance on the Review of Nuclear Power Plant Designs...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-28

    ...The NRC staff is issuing its Final Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) DC/COL-ISG-021 titled ``Interim Staff Guidance on the Review of Nuclear Power Plant Designs Using a Gas Turbine Driven Standby Emergency Alternating Current Power System,'' Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML102510119 for DC/ COL-ISG-021 and ADAMS Accession No. ML102510164 for Attachment 1 to DC/ COL-ISG-021. This ISG provides new guidance for applicants submitting a combined license (COL) or design certification (DC) application for new nuclear power reactors under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 52. In addition, it supplements the guidance provided to the NRC staff in NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants,'' March 2007, Standard Review Plan (SRP), Section 8.3.1 and Sections 9.5.4 through 9.5.8. The NRC staff issues DC/COL-ISGs to facilitate activities associated with NRC review of applications for DCs and COLs. The NRC staff intends to incorporate DC/COL-ISG-021 into the next revision of SRP Section 8.3.1 and Sections 9.5.4 through 9.5.8 and Regulatory Guide 1.206, ``Combined License Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition),'' June 2007. Disposition: On February 3, 2010, the NRC staff issued proposed DC/ COL-ISG-021 on ``Review of Nuclear Power Plant Designs Using a Gas Turbine Driven Standby Emergency Alternating Current Power System,'' ADAMS Accession No. ML092640035. The NRC staff received comments on the proposed guidance. This final issuance resolves the majority of the comments. The NRC staff responses to these comments can be found in ADAMS Accession No. ML102510176.

  5. Development and Implementation of a Model Training Program to Assist Special Educators, Parks and Resource Management Personnel and Parents to Cooperatively Plan and Conduct Outdoor/Environmental Education Programs for Handicapped Children and Youth. Final Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Vinton, Dennis A.; Zachmeyer, Richard F.

    This final report presents a description of a 3-year project to develop and implement a model training program (for special education personnel, park and resource management personnel, and parents of disabled children) designed to promote outdoor environmental education for disabled children. The project conducted 22 training workshops (2-5 days)…

  6. Truck stop and rest area parking study : final report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-04-01

    Crowding and illegal parking of trucks at existing public rest areas and along the highway ramps and shoulders has been recognized as a growing concern, with potential safety implications. In Connecticut there are approximately 1,200 trucks that trav...

  7. Planning and design of PGIS in Shanghai sub-civic center

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Zhang, Baoyu; Tao, Yan; Gao, Fei

    2011-10-01

    To alleviate the road congestion caused by parking in urban CBD, Parking Guidance and Information System (PGIS) is paid more attention to many cities in China. It can provide effective parking information (such as the location and utilization of parking lots, the routes, the traffic situation around the parking lots) to drivers through many ways, so as to guide them to park successfully. In the paper, PGIS constructing in Shanghai Xujiahui area is taken as the background, methods and models about urban PGIS planning and design are discussed from the angle of traffic function. Fuzzy AHP is used to select parking lots which can be brought into PGIS. The principle and method of zoning guidance service range are established, the principle of information classification and guidance method of three levels are introduced. Finally, the detailed content of PGI signs is given.

  8. 36 CFR § 1260.78 - What is the appeal process when an MDR request for Executive Branch information in NARA's legal...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2013-07-01 2012-07-01 true What is the appeal process... part? § 1260.78 Section § 1260.78 Parks, Forests, and Public Property NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS... Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD. If a final decision on the appeal is not made...

  9. 50 CFR 660.113 - Trawl fishery-recordkeeping and reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... materials as well as other information stored in or accessible through a computer or other information retrieval system; worksheets; weight slips; preliminary, interim, and final tally sheets; receipts; checks... compliance with all reporting requirements described in this paragraph. (i) Required information. All IFQ...

  10. 50 CFR 660.113 - Trawl fishery-recordkeeping and reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... materials as well as other information stored in or accessible through a computer or other information retrieval system; worksheets; weight slips; preliminary, interim, and final tally sheets; receipts; checks... compliance with all reporting requirements described in this paragraph. (i) Required information. All IFQ...

  11. 50 CFR 660.113 - Trawl fishery-recordkeeping and reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... materials as well as other information stored in or accessible through a computer or other information retrieval system; worksheets; weight slips; preliminary, interim, and final tally sheets; receipts; checks... compliance with all reporting requirements described in this paragraph. (i) Required information. All IFQ...

  12. 50 CFR 660.113 - Trawl fishery-recordkeeping and reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... materials as well as other information stored in or accessible through a computer or other information retrieval system; worksheets; weight slips; preliminary, interim, and final tally sheets; receipts; checks... described in this paragraph. (i) Required information. All IFQ first receivers must provide the following...

  13. Oilfield reclamation in mixed grass prairie restores nematode but not plant communities

    USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

    Background/Questions/Methods: Energy development in North American grasslands involves developing oil well pads and access roads. Reclamation/revegetation is constant: interim reclaims are conducted when drilling is complete and pumping commences, and final reclamation occurs upon cessation of well ...

  14. Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund: Process for Designing and Conducting Ecological Risk Assessments - Interim Final

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document provides guidance to site managers and Remedial Project Managers who are legally responsible for the management of a site on how to design and conduct technically defensible ecological risk assessments for the Superfund program.

  15. 76 FR 81789 - Consumer Leasing (Regulation M); Correction

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    2011-12-29

    ... BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION 12 CFR Part 1013 [Docket No. CFPB-2011-0026] RIN 3170-AA06 Consumer Leasing (Regulation M); Correction AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION...). The interim final rule established a new Regulation M (Consumer Leasing) in accordance with the...

  16. Field testing of hand-held infrared thermography, phase II TPF-5(247) : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-05-01

    This report is the second of two volumes that document results from the pooled fund study TPF-5 (247), Development of : Handheld Infrared Thermography, Phase II. The interim report (volume I) studied the implementation of handheld thermography : by p...

  17. 48 CFR 1552.242-72 - Financial administrative contracting officer.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ...) Negotiate advance agreements applicable to treatment of costs and to Independent Research & Development/Bid and Proposal costs. (3) Negotiate changes to interim billing rates and establish final indirect cost... contracting officer. 1552.242-72 Section 1552.242-72 Federal Acquisition Regulations System ENVIRONMENTAL...

  18. 40 CFR 52.134 - Compliance schedules.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... beyond July 31, 1975, shall apply any reasonable interim measures of control designed to reduce the... progress shall include, but not be limited to: Submittal of the final control plan to the Administrator... of component parts to accomplish emission control equipment or process modification; completion of...

  19. 40 CFR 52.134 - Compliance schedules.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... beyond July 31, 1975, shall apply any reasonable interim measures of control designed to reduce the... progress shall include, but not be limited to: Submittal of the final control plan to the Administrator... of component parts to accomplish emission control equipment or process modification; completion of...

  20. 40 CFR 52.134 - Compliance schedules.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... beyond July 31, 1975, shall apply any reasonable interim measures of control designed to reduce the... progress shall include, but not be limited to: Submittal of the final control plan to the Administrator... of component parts to accomplish emission control equipment or process modification; completion of...

  1. 40 CFR 52.134 - Compliance schedules.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... beyond July 31, 1975, shall apply any reasonable interim measures of control designed to reduce the... progress shall include, but not be limited to: Submittal of the final control plan to the Administrator... of component parts to accomplish emission control equipment or process modification; completion of...

  2. 40 CFR 52.134 - Compliance schedules.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... beyond July 31, 1975, shall apply any reasonable interim measures of control designed to reduce the... progress shall include, but not be limited to: Submittal of the final control plan to the Administrator... of component parts to accomplish emission control equipment or process modification; completion of...

  3. 77 FR 4674 - State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-31

    ... and competing priorities that States were facing in meeting the SFSF data collection and reporting... the interim final requirement (i.e., the notice of proposed revisions to certain data collection and... collection instructions; respondents can provide the requested data in the desired format; reporting burden...

  4. 75 FR 80335 - Federal Government Participation in the Automated Clearing House

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    2010-12-22

    ... Participation in the Automated Clearing House AGENCY: Financial Management Service, Fiscal Service, Treasury. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (FMS... include the agency name (``Financial Management Service'') and docket number FISCAL-FMS-2010- 0003 for...

  5. CONTROL OF MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COAL-FIRED ELECTRIC UTILITY BOILERS: INTERIM REPORT

    EPA Science Inventory

    The report provides additional information on mercury (Hg) emissions control following the release of "Study of Hazardous Air Pollutant Emissions from Electric Utility Steam Generating Units--Final Report to Congress" in February 1998. Chapters 1-3 describe EPA's December 2000 de...

  6. California; Bay Area Air Quality Management District; Determination To Defer Sanctions

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    EPA is making an interim final determination to defer imposition of sanctions based on a proposed determination that CARB submitted rules on behalf of BAAQMD that satisfy part D of the Clean Air Act for areas under the jurisdiction of the BAAQMD.

  7. Innovative park-and-ride management for livable communities.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-08-31

    Park-and-ride (P&R) has been recognized as an effective way to tackle the challenge of the last-mile problem in public transportation, i.e., connecting transit stations to final destinations. Although the design and operations of P&R facilities have ...

  8. Evaluation of parking management strategies for urban areas : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1980-01-01

    The state of the art of parking management in urban areas in the United States was established using an extensive review of the literature and a nationwide questionnaire survey that was distributed to 458 city officials, 173 of whom responded. Based ...

  9. Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation plan/final environmental impact statement : Glacier National Park

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-04-01

    Glacier National Park is considering the rehabilitation of the 50-mile (80-kilometer) Going-to-the-Sun Road, a National Historic Landmark. Road rehabilitation is needed to correct structural deficiencies in the deteriorating roadway, improve safety, ...

  10. Final Environmental Assessment: For the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Expanded Training Use Areas at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2005-11-10

    Florida Final Environmental Assessment VOC Volatile Organic Compound WSF Weapon Safety Footprint WWII World War II Executive Summary 11/10/05 M270...Air Force, 2003b). World War I brought military training camps and flying schools to Florida, and stimulated shipbuilding, agriculture, and...turpentine operations. Increased defense spending for World War II expanded industry and agriculture further. Avon Park Army Air Field was built from

  11. Inventory and Assessment of National Park Visitor Transportation Systems: Final Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-08-06

    At least 47 National Park Service (NPS) units have public transportation systems. These systems, also known as Visitor Transportation Systems (VTSs), range in size from a small bus or tour boat to larger sized fleets, and include a variety of modes s...

  12. Truck parking : an emerging safety hazard to highway users : final report - draft.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-07-01

    It is recognized nationwide that commercial motor vehicle operators are often unable to find safe and adequate parking to meet hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. This holds true in Oregon, where high-use corridor rest areas and truck stops are exper...

  13. 76 FR 60706 - Practices and Procedures

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-30

    ... publication of nonprecedential Orders will serve the goal of openness in the Board's decision-making by giving... that the Board may issue a final decision and, when appropriate, order a date for compliance with that decision. The Board received comments concerning this interim rule from two individuals. The first...

  14. 78 FR 37719 - Interim Final Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; South Coast Air Quality Management...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-24

    ... Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; South Coast Air Quality Management District AGENCY: Environmental... Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) published... California submitted the ``South Coast Air Quality Management District Proposed Contingency Measures for the...

  15. 76 FR 9680 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Limitations on Procurements With Non-Defense...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-22

    ... Subjects in 48 CFR Part 217 Government procurement. Mary Overstreet, Editor, Defense Acquisition... Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Limitations on Procurements With Non-Defense Agencies (DFARS...: Final rule. SUMMARY: DoD is adopting without change an interim rule amending the Defense Federal...

  16. 75 FR 742 - Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades With Certain Advisory Clients

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-01-06

    ... , Office of Investment Adviser Regulation, Division of Investment Management, Securities and Exchange... the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the interim final temporary rule that establishes an alternative means for investment advisers who are registered with the Commission as broker-dealers to meet the...

  17. Obama's Education Record

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Petrilli, Michael; Eberhardt, Tyson

    2012-01-01

    In the fourth and final year of the first term of the Obama administration, enough time has elapsed to provide an opportunity for at least an interim assessment. Senator Lamar Alexander has commented that he has "a lot of admiration" for Obama's education secretary, Arne Duncan, and "respect" for the president's "positions…

  18. 76 FR 23487 - Race to the Top Fund

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-27

    ... according to its share of the national population of children ages 5 through 17 and identifying natural breaks in the population numbers. The Department then developed overlapping budget ranges for each category based on the student population data. As explained in the preamble to the interim final...

  19. 48 CFR 52.216-7 - Allowable Cost and Payment.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... written understanding setting forth the final indirect cost rates. The understanding shall specify (i) the... special terms and the applicable rates. The understanding shall not change any monetary ceiling, contract... not subject to the interest penalty provisions of the Prompt Payment Act. Interim payments made prior...

  20. 77 FR 31724 - Exchange Visitor Program-Summer Work Travel; Correction

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-30

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 RIN 1400-AD14 [Public Notice 7902] Exchange Visitor Program--Summer Work Travel; Correction AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Interim final rule; correction SUMMARY: This document contains minor corrections to the Exchange Visitor Program--Summer Work Travel...

  1. Transportation Systems Center Bibliography of Technical Reports, July 1970 - December 1976,

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1977-04-01

    Systems Center. AD-733-763 Judith Gertler, Herbert Glynn, Vivian Hobbs, Frederick Interim Report. June 1971. 16p. Woolfall. AD-733-764 Air Traffic Control...of Deployment Cost Analysis .. .......... FAA-76-20 Airspace Control Environmnent Simulator - Final Report.... ............ .. TSC-131.3 *All- Wether

  2. 77 FR 38717 - Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-29

    ... Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees AGENCY: Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction... the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is adopting as final, without changes, an interim rule for SIGAR employees that will supplement the executive branch-wide Standards of Ethical...

  3. 78 FR 894 - Interim Final Determination To Stay Sanctions, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-01-07

    ... Determination To Stay Sanctions, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District AGENCY: Environmental Protection... imposition of sanctions based on a proposed approval of revisions to the Imperial County Air Pollution... Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental...

  4. The role of interim 18F-FDG PET/CT in prediction of response to ipilimumab treatment in metastatic melanoma.

    PubMed

    Sachpekidis, Christos; Anwar, Hoda; Winkler, Julia; Kopp-Schneider, Annette; Larribere, Lionel; Haberkorn, Uwe; Hassel, Jessica C; Dimitrakopoulou-Strauss, Antonia

    2018-07-01

    The aim of the present study was to assess the value of interim 18 F-FDG PET/CT performed after the first two cycles of ipilimumab treatment in the prediction of the final clinical response to this type of immunotherapy. The study group comprised 41 patients with unresectable metastatic melanoma scheduled for ipilimumab therapy. Whole-body 18 F-FDG PET/CT was performed before the start of ipilimumab treatment (baseline PET/CT) and after the initial two cycles of ipilimumab treatment (interim PET/CT). Evaluation of patient response to treatment was based on the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 1999 criteria for PET as well as the recently proposed PET Response Evaluation Criteria for Immunotherapy (PERCIMT). The patients' best clinical response, assessed at a median of 21.4 months (range 6.3-41.9 months) was used as reference. According to their best clinical response, the patients were divided into two groups: those showing clinical benefit (CB) including stable disease, partial response and complete response (31 patients), and those showing no clinical benefit (no-CB including progressive disease (10 patients). According to the EORTC criteria, interim PET/CT demonstrated progressive metabolic disease (PMD) in 20 patients, stable metabolic disease (SMD) in 11 patients, partial metabolic response (PMR) in 8 patients, and complete metabolic response (CMR) in 2 patients. According to the PERCIMT, interim PET/CT demonstrated PMD in 9 patients, SMD in 24 patients, PMR in 6 patients and CMR in 2 patients. On the basis of the interim PET, the patients were divided in a similar manner to the division according to clinical response into those showing metabolic benefit (MB) including SMD, PMR and CMR, and those showing no metabolic benefit (no-MB) including PMD. According to this dichotomization, the EORTC criteria showed a sensitivity (correctly predicting CB) of 64.5%, a specificity (correctly predicting no-CB) of 90.0%, a positive predictive value (PPV) of 95.2%, a negative predictive value (NPV) of 45.0% and an accuracy of 70.7% in predicting best clinical response. The PERCIMT showed a sensitivity of 93.6%, a specificity of 70.0%, a PPV of 90.6%, a NPV of 77.8% and an accuracy of 87.8%. The McNemar test showed that the PERCIMT had a significantly higher sensitivity than EORTC criteria (p = 0.004), while there was no significant difference in specificity (p = 0.5). The agreement between the two sets of criteria was poor (McNemar test p = 0.001, and accordingly kappa = 0.46). The application of the recently proposed PERCIMT to interim 18 F-FDG PET/CT provides a more sensitive predictor of final clinical response to immunotherapy than the application of the EORTC criteria in patients with metastatic melanoma.

  5. Explorative analyses on the value of interim PET for prediction of response in pediatric and adolescent non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients

    PubMed Central

    2013-01-01

    Background This study is to evaluate the predictive value of FDG-PET (PET) in pediatric and adolescent patients suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma (pNHL) in comparison to information provided by conventional imaging methods (CIM). Methods Imaging was performed at baseline and at interim (after 2 cycles of chemotherapy). The response assessment in PET was carried out visually and semi-quantitatively, the latter one by use of percentage decrease in SUVmax from baseline to interim (ΔSUVmax). The PET-based results were compared to the findings by CIM. Progression-free survival (PFS) was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves (KM) and log-rank test. Results The final study included 16 patients (mean follow-up time, 60.2 months (range, 4.0 to 85.7 months)). Relapse occurred in four patients. Visual PET compared to CIM revealed higher sensitivity (3/4 vs 1/4) and NPV (6/7 vs 10/13), and equal PPV (3/9 vs 1/3), but lower specificity (6/12 vs 10/12) and accuracy (9/16 vs 11/16). False-positive findings in PET at interim were predominantly observed in patients presenting bulky disease (5/6), whereas CIM was true-negative in all of these cases. KM analyses revealed no significant differences in 5-year PFS neither for CIM (76.9% vs 66.7%; p = 0.67) nor for visual PET (85.7% vs 66.7%; p = 0.34) nor for ΔSUVmax (88.9% vs 57.1%; p = 0.12). Conclusions The predictive value of iPET in pediatric patients suffering from NHL was limited due to considerably high amount of false-positive findings, especially in patients suffering from bulky disease. However, due to our limited sample size, final conclusions cannot be drawn and, thus, call for further evaluation of PET in pNHL in larger and more homogenous patient series. PMID:24139528

  6. Interim heterogeneity changes measured using entropy texture features on T2-weighted MRI at 3.0 T are associated with pathological response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in primary breast cancer.

    PubMed

    Henderson, Shelley; Purdie, Colin; Michie, Caroline; Evans, Andrew; Lerski, Richard; Johnston, Marilyn; Vinnicombe, Sarah; Thompson, Alastair M

    2017-11-01

    To investigate whether interim changes in hetereogeneity (measured using entropy features) on MRI were associated with pathological residual cancer burden (RCB) at final surgery in patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for primary breast cancer. This was a retrospective study of 88 consenting women (age: 30-79 years). Scanning was performed on a 3.0 T MRI scanner prior to NAC (baseline) and after 2-3 cycles of treatment (interim). Entropy was derived from the grey-level co-occurrence matrix, on slice-matched baseline/interim T2-weighted images. Response, assessed using RCB score on surgically resected specimens, was compared statistically with entropy/heterogeneity changes and ROC analysis performed. Association of pCR within each tumour immunophenotype was evaluated. Mean entropy percent differences between examinations, by response category, were: pCR: 32.8%, RCB-I: 10.5%, RCB-II: 9.7% and RCB-III: 3.0%. Association of ultimate pCR with coarse entropy changes between baseline/interim MRI across all lesions yielded 85.2% accuracy (area under ROC curve: 0.845). Excellent sensitivity/specificity was obtained for pCR prediction within each immunophenotype: ER+: 100%/100%; HER2+: 83.3%/95.7%, TNBC: 87.5%/80.0%. Lesion T2 heterogeneity changes are associated with response to NAC using RCB scores, particularly for pCR, and can be useful across all immunophenotypes with good diagnostic accuracy. • Texture analysis provides a means of measuring lesion heterogeneity on MRI images. • Heterogeneity changes between baseline/interim MRI can be linked with ultimate pathological response. • Heterogeneity changes give good diagnostic accuracy of pCR response across all immunophenotypes. • Percentage reduction in heterogeneity is associated with pCR with good accuracy and NPV.

  7. 76 FR 30539 - Historic Preservation Certifications for Federal Income Tax Incentives

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 36 CFR Part 67 RIN 1024-AD65 Historic...: Final rule. SUMMARY: The National Park Service (NPS) is amending its procedures for obtaining historic preservation certifications for rehabilitation of historic structures. Individuals and corporations must obtain...

  8. 76 FR 55886 - Selection Criteria-Transportation Infrastructure Improvements Associated With Medical Facilities...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-09

    ... on-base parking demand (negative factor) or relieves parking demand (positive factor); (ii) the... four different comments. The public comments were considered by OEA in determining the final selection... of mitigation (positive factor) or contribution to vulnerability to a terrorist attack or major...

  9. 76 FR 28661 - Interim Final Determination To Defer Sanctions, Sacramento Metro 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-18

    ... Determination To Defer Sanctions, Sacramento Metro 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area, California AGENCY... Act (CAA) Section 185 fee program (Termination Determination) for the Sacramento Metro 1- hour Ozone nonattainment area (Sacramento Metro Area) to satisfy anti- backsliding requirements for the 1-hour Ozone...

  10. 40 CFR 265.226 - Monitoring and inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... operating level for two consecutive months, the amount of liquids in the sumps must be recorded at least... (CONTINUED) INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND... period. (2) After the final cover is installed, the amount of liquids removed from each leak detection...

  11. 40 CFR 265.226 - Monitoring and inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... operating level for two consecutive months, the amount of liquids in the sumps must be recorded at least... (CONTINUED) INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND... period. (2) After the final cover is installed, the amount of liquids removed from each leak detection...

  12. 40 CFR 265.226 - Monitoring and inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... operating level for two consecutive months, the amount of liquids in the sumps must be recorded at least... (CONTINUED) INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND... period. (2) After the final cover is installed, the amount of liquids removed from each leak detection...

  13. 40 CFR 265.112 - Closure plan; amendment of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... (CONTINUED) INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND.... By May 19, 1981, or by six months after the effective date of the rule that first subjects a facility... description of other activities necessary during the partial and final closure periods to ensure that all...

  14. 40 CFR 265.226 - Monitoring and inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... operating level for two consecutive months, the amount of liquids in the sumps must be recorded at least... (CONTINUED) INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND... period. (2) After the final cover is installed, the amount of liquids removed from each leak detection...

  15. 40 CFR 265.226 - Monitoring and inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... operating level for two consecutive months, the amount of liquids in the sumps must be recorded at least... (CONTINUED) INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND... period. (2) After the final cover is installed, the amount of liquids removed from each leak detection...

  16. Tri-level study of the causes of traffic accidents : interim report 1. Vol. 1, research findings

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1973-08-31

    This is the final report of the first year of activity under a proposed three-year program entitled "Tri-Level Study of the Causes of Traffic Accidents." This study has been performed by the Indiana University institute for Research in Public Safety ...

  17. 77 FR 19525 - National School Lunch Program: School Food Service Account Revenue Amendments Related to the...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-02

    ... National School Lunch Program: School Food Service Account Revenue Amendments Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; Approval of Information Collection Request AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Interim final rule; approval of information collection request. SUMMARY: The Food...

  18. 77 FR 39112 - State Official Notification Rule

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-29

    ... BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION 12 CFR Part 1082 [Docket No. CFPB-2011-0005] RIN 3170-AA02... the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. V. Section-by-Section Summary Section 1082.1(a) Notice Requirement Section 1082.1(a) of the Interim Final Rule sets out the timing and process for notice by State Officials...

  19. Tri-level study of the causes of traffic accidents : interim report 1. Vol. 2 : appendices

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1973-08-31

    This is the final report of the first year of activity under a proposed three-year program entitled "Tri-Level Study of the Causes of Traffic Accidents." This study has been performed by the Indiana University Institute for Research in Public Safety ...

  20. 40 CFR 435.30 - Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 30 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory. 435.30 Section 435.30 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... been considered “coastal” as defined under the interim final regulations for this industry (40 CFR 435...

  1. 40 CFR 435.30 - Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 31 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory. 435.30 Section 435.30 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... been considered “coastal” as defined under the interim final regulations for this industry (40 CFR 435...

  2. 40 CFR 435.30 - Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 30 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory. 435.30 Section 435.30 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... been considered “coastal” as defined under the interim final regulations for this industry (40 CFR 435...

  3. 40 CFR 435.30 - Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 31 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory. 435.30 Section 435.30 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... been considered “coastal” as defined under the interim final regulations for this industry (40 CFR 435...

  4. 40 CFR 435.30 - Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 29 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Applicability; description of the onshore subcategory. 435.30 Section 435.30 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... been considered “coastal” as defined under the interim final regulations for this industry (40 CFR 435...

  5. Hazardous Waste Management System - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - Toxicity Characteristic - Hydrocarbon Recovery Operations - Federal Register Notice, October 5, 1990

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The Agency is promulgating an interim final rule to extend the compliance date of the Toxicity Characteristic rule for petroleum refining facilities, marketing terminals and bulk plants engaged in the recovery and remediation operation for 120 days.

  6. 76 FR 46621 - Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of Preventive Services Under...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-03

    ...This document contains amendments to the interim final regulations implementing the rules for group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regarding preventive health services.

  7. 75 FR 5499 - Claims for Compensation; Death Gratuity Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-02-03

    ... for Compensation; Death Gratuity Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act AGENCY: Office of... Labor (DOL) published an interim final rule in order to administer the death gratuity created by section... provides a death gratuity payment to eligible survivors of federal employees and non-appropriated fund...

  8. Comparison of "saw and seal" procedure and performance grade binder to minimize thermal cracking : interim report - fourth year/final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-12-01

    In an effort to compare performance and cost effectiveness of the Saw and Seal procedure and : Performance Grade (PG) binders, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) constructed an : experimental project in Weston, Maine during the f...

  9. 7 CFR 91.24 - Reports of test results.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 7 Agriculture 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Reports of test results. 91.24 Section 91.24... SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION Reporting § 91.24 Reports of test results. (a) Results of analyses are... may call the appropriate Science and Technology laboratory for interim or final results prior to...

  10. 78 FR 26504 - Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-07

    ... SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Part 127 RIN 3245-AG55 Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program AGENCY: U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending its regulations to implement Section 1697 of the...

  11. 76 FR 79767 - Truth in Lending (Regulation Z)

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-22

    ... analysis of potential benefits, costs, and impacts.\\14\\ The Bureau believes that the interim final rule... obligations on consumers or covered persons and is not expected to have any impact on consumers' access to... potential reduction of access by consumers to consumer financial products or services; the impact on...

  12. 76 FR 79441 - Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B)

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-21

    ... Regulations, at (202) 435-7700. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Equal Credit Opportunity Act... 1061(b)(5)(C)(i). III. Legal Authority A. Rulemaking Authority The Bureau is issuing this interim final... Notification Forms Appendix D to Part 1002--Issuance of Official Interpretations Supplement I to Part 1002...

  13. 77 FR 4800 - Notice of Petition for Waiver of Hussmann From the Department of Energy Commercial Refrigerator...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-31

    ... for interim waiver; and (4) DOE rulemakings and waivers regarding commercial refrigeration equipment... authority to establish and amend test procedures for commercial refrigeration equipment. On December 8, 2006, DOE published a final rule adopting test procedures for commercial refrigeration equipment, effective...

  14. District-Charter Collaboration Grant Implementation: Final Findings from Interviews and Site Visits. Interim Report

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    McCullough, Moira; Keating, Betsy; Heinkel, Luke

    2016-01-01

    In November 2012, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invested in seven innovative district-charter partnerships with "the potential capacity and commitment to accelerate student college ready rates through deep collaboration and sharing of best practices" (District-Charter Collaboration Grant Request for Proposal). These…

  15. 76 FR 35445 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-17

    ... Information Collection: Medical Loss Ratio Quarterly Reporting; Use: Under Section 2718 of the Affordable Care... ratio, referred to as the medical loss ratio (MLR). An interim final rule (IFR) implementing the MLR was... information collections, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured...

  16. 76 FR 54697 - Certification of Factual Information To Import Administration During Antidumping and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-02

    ... Portal (``Portal'') at http://www.regulations.gov . Any questions concerning file formatting, document... Portal. See Interim Final Rule on Certification of Factual Information To Import Administration During... complete to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that the information contained in this submission may be...

  17. 78 FR 21520 - Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-11

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 923 [Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0026... AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. SUMMARY... decreased the assessment rate established for the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) for the...

  18. 78 FR 21518 - Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Decreased Assessment Rate

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-11

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 922 [Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0027...: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. SUMMARY: The... the assessment rate established for the Washington Apricot Marketing Committee (Committee) for the...

  19. 75 FR 80675 - Truth in Lending

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-23

    ... FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 12 CFR Part 226 [Regulation Z; Docket No. R-1394] Truth in Lending AGENCY... information. The interim final rule amends Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, in order...- 1394), amending Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street...

  20. 76 FR 56116 - Interim Final Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-12

    ... Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District AGENCY... on a proposed approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District... Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental...

  1. 76 FR 56114 - Interim Final Determination to Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-12

    ... Determination to Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District AGENCY... on a proposed approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District... Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental...

  2. California; Bay Area Air Quality Management District; Proposed Approval of Stationary Sources New Source Review

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    EPA is making an interim final determination to defer imposition of sanctions based on a proposed determination that CARB submitted rules on behalf of BAAQMD that satisfy part D of the Clean Air Act for areas under the jurisdiction of the BAAQMD.

  3. Overview of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration safety training research for new entrant motor carriers : [research brief].

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-07-01

    In 2002, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued the New Entrant Program Interim Final Rule in response to the requirement in the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. The requirement in the Act was based on research fi...

  4. 76 FR 7500 - Indian Trust Management Reform-Implementation of Statutory Changes

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-10

    ... changes also affect the purchase of small fractional interests at probate by restricting who may purchase without consent and what interests may be purchased without consent. DATES: This interim final rule is.... Purchase at Probate B. Permanent Improvements 1. Rule of Descent When Decedent Died Intestate 2...

  5. 75 FR 75884 - Regulations Regarding Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts to Medicare Beneficiaries...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-07

    ... premiums. This new subpart implements changes made to the Social Security Act (Act) by the Affordable Care... SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Part 418 [Docket No. SSA-2010-0029] RIN 0960-AH22... Coverage Premiums AGENCY: Social Security Administration. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for...

  6. 76 FR 80733 - Extension of Temporary Registration of Municipal Advisors

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-27

    ... SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Part 240 [Release No. 34-66020; File No. S7-19-10] RIN 3235-AK69 Extension of Temporary Registration of Municipal Advisors AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Interim final temporary rule; extension. SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission...

  7. 14 CFR 1274.933 - Summary of recipient reporting responsibilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... bar exists, otherwise within 2 years 1274.913 Patent Rights—Retention by the Recipient (Small Business... As required 1274.911 Patent Rights(Paragraph (b)(4)) Interim Report of Reportable Items Every 12 months 1274.912 Patent Rights—Retention by the Recipient (Large Business)(Paragraph (e)(3)(i)) Final...

  8. 76 FR 56949 - Biomass Crop Assistance Program; Corrections

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-09-15

    .... ACTION: Interim rule; correction. SUMMARY: The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is amending the Biomass... funds in favor of the ``project area'' portion of BCAP. CCC is also correcting errors in the regulation... INFORMATION: Background CCC published a final rule on October 27, 2010 (75 FR 66202-66243) implementing BCAP...

  9. 36 CFR 294.25 - Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Minerals and Energy in the Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Idaho Final... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas. 294.25 Section 294.25 Parks, Forests, and Public Property FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF...

  10. 36 CFR 294.25 - Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Minerals and Energy in the Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Idaho Final... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas. 294.25 Section 294.25 Parks, Forests, and Public Property FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF...

  11. 36 CFR 294.25 - Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Minerals and Energy in the Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Idaho Final... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas. 294.25 Section 294.25 Parks, Forests, and Public Property FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF...

  12. 36 CFR 294.25 - Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Minerals and Energy in the Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Idaho Final... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Mineral activities in Idaho Roadless Areas. 294.25 Section 294.25 Parks, Forests, and Public Property FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF...

  13. Estimation of the demand for commercial truck parking on interstate highways in Virginia : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2004-01-01

    The steady growth of commercial truck travel has led to an increasing demand for truck parking spaces at public rest areas and private truck stops on interstate highways in Virginia. This study developed a methodology to determine the supply and dema...

  14. "Fiberoptic variable message signs" : Swift Interchange - Delta Park Interchange Section, Pacific Highway (Interstate 5) : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1995-02-01

    The SYLVIA fiberoptic variable message signs (VMS) were installed on the Pacific Highway (I-5) as a part of the "Swift Interchange - Delta Park Interchange" project at milepost 298.47 and at milepost 305.66 in January 1991. Initially, during project ...

  15. Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Retired Reserve. Final rule.

    PubMed

    2014-12-31

    TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) is a premium-based TRICARE health plan available for purchase worldwide by qualified members of the Retired Reserve and by qualified survivors of TRR members. This final rule responds to public comments received to an interim final rule that was published in the Federal Register on August 6, 2010 (75 FR 47452-47457). That rule established requirements and procedures to implement the TRR program in fulfillment of section 705 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA-10) (Pub. L. 111-84). This final rule also revises requirements and procedures as indicated.

  16. Energy policy act transportation study: Interim report on natural gas flows and rates

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

    NONE

    1995-11-17

    This report, Energy Policy Act Transportation Study: Interim Report on Natural Gas Flows and Rates, is the second in a series mandated by Title XIII, Section 1340, ``Establishment of Data Base and Study of Transportation Rates,`` of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102--486). The first report Energy Policy Act Transportation Study: Availability of Data and Studies, was submitted to Congress in October 1993; it summarized data and studies that could be used to address the impact of legislative and regulatory actions on natural gas transportation rates and flow patterns. The current report presents an interim analysis of naturalmore » gas transportation rates and distribution patterns for the period from 1988 through 1994. A third and final report addressing the transportation rates and flows through 1997 is due to Congress in October 2000. This analysis relies on currently available data; no new data collection effort was undertaken. The need for the collection of additional data on transportation rates will be further addressed after this report, in consultation with the Congress, industry representatives, and in other public forums.« less

  17. Science Opportunities Enabled by NASA's Constellation System: Interim Report

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Committee On Science Opportunities Enabled By Nasa'S Constellation System, National Research Council

    To begin implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration (recently renamed "United States Space Exploration Policy"), NASA has begun development of new launch vehicles and a human-carrying spacecraft that are collectively called the Constellation System. In November 2007, NASA asked the NRC to evaluate the potential for the Constellation System to enable new space science opportunities. For this interim report, 11 existing "Vision Mission" studies of advanced space science mission concepts inspired by earlier NASA forward-looking studies were evaluated. The focus was to assess the concepts and group them into two categories: more-deserving or less deserving of future study. This report presents a description of the Constellation System and its opportunities for enabling new space science opportunities, and a systematic analysis of the 11 Vision Mission studies. For the final report, the NRC issued a request for information to the relevant communities to obtain ideas for other mission concepts that will be assessed by the study committee, and several issues addressed only briefly in the interim report will be explored more fully.

  18. Success of Two-Stage Reimplantation in Patients Requiring an Interim Spacer Exchange.

    PubMed

    George, Jaiben; Miller, Evan M; Curtis, Gannon L; Klika, Alison K; Barsoum, Wael K; Mont, Michael A; Higuera, Carlos A

    2018-03-23

    Some patients undergoing a 2-stage revision for a periprosthetic joint infection require a repeat spacer in the interim (removal of existing spacer with insertion of a new spacer or spacer exchange) due to persistent infection. The objectives of this study are to (1) determine the factors associated with patients who receive a repeat spacer and (2) compare the infection-free survival (overall and stratified by joint type) of reimplantation in patients who did or did not receive a repeat spacer. From 2001 to 2014, 347 hip or knee 2-stage revisions that finally underwent reimplantation and had a minimum 2-year follow-up were identified. An interim spacer exchange was performed in 59 (17%) patients (exchange cohort). Patient-related and organism-related factors were compared between the exchange and non-exchange cohorts. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were performed to assess the success (absence of signs of infection, reoperation for infection, periprosthetic joint infection-related mortality) of both cohorts. Patients in the exchange group had higher comorbidity score (P = .020), prolonged time to reimplantation (P < .001), and higher prevalence of resistant organisms, though not statistically significant (P = .091). The 5-year infection-free survival rates were 64% (knee 62%, hip 64%) in the exchange cohort, and 78% (knee 77%, hip 78%) in the non-exchange cohort (P = .020). Patients requiring an interim spacer exchange were found to have more comorbidities, prolonged treatment period, and were more likely to be infected with a resistant organism. About one-third of such patients became reinfected within 5 years compared to only one-fifth of the patients without an interim spacer exchange. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  19. Design of demand side response model in energy internet demonstration park

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Zhang, Q.; Liu, D. N.

    2017-08-01

    The implementation of demand side response can bring a lot of benefits to the power system, users and society, but there are still many problems in the actual operation. Firstly, this paper analyses the current situation and problems of demand side response. On this basis, this paper analyses the advantages of implementing demand side response in the energy Internet demonstration park. Finally, the paper designs three kinds of feasible demand side response modes in the energy Internet demonstration park.

  20. Informal trail monitoring protocols: Denali National Park and Preserve. Final Report, October 2011

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Marion, Jeffrey L.; Wimpey, Jeremy F.

    2011-01-01

    Managers at Alaska?s Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA) sponsored this research to assess and monitor visitor-created informal trails (ITs). DENA is located in south-central Alaska and managed as a six million acre wilderness park. This program of research was guided by the following objectives: (1) Investigate alternative methods for monitoring the spatial distribution, aggregate lineal extent, and tread conditions of informal (visitor-created) trails within the park. (2) In consultation with park staff, develop, pilot test, and refine cost-effective and scientifically defensible trail monitoring procedures that are fully integrated with the park?s Geographic Information System. (3) Prepare a technical report that compiles and presents research results and their management implications. This report presents the protocol development and field testing process, illustrates the types of data produced by their application, and provides guidance for their application and use. The protocols described provide managers with an efficient means to document and monitor IT conditions in settings ranging from pristine to intensively visited.

  1. Membrane Bioreactor/Ultra Low Energy Reverse Osmosis Membrane Process for Forward Operating Base Wastewater Reuse

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2014-08-01

    of the GEGR pilot membrane coater; b) configuration of the coating station; and c) web path of the dip-knife coating process for RO membrane...Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy EPA Environmental Protection Agency F:M Food-To-Microorganism Ratio FOB Forward Operating Base FT- IR Fourier...report 03/2014 3.3 Submit draft Interim report/Go No-Go decision point white paper 05/2013 3.4 Submit final report 05/2014 3.5 Final debrief

  2. NASA Safety and Health (Short Form). Final rule

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    2001-01-01

    This final rule adopts with changes the interim rule published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2001 (65 FR 18051-18053), which amended the NASA FAR Supplement to implement a Safety and Health (Short Form) clause to address safety and occupational health in all NASA contracts above the micro-purchase threshold where the existing Safety and Health clause did not apply, and amended other safety and health clauses to be consistent with the new NASA Safety and Health (Short Form) clause.

  3. Cluster Dynamics: Laying the Foundation for Tailoring the Design of Cluster ASSE

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2016-02-25

    UNIVERSITY 201 OLD MAIN UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 16802-1505 02/25/2016 Final Report DISTRIBUTION A: Distribution approved for public release. Air Force...5f.  WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY 201 OLD MAIN UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 16802-1505 US 8

  4. Are You Ready to Take the Plunge? Create an Amusement Park.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mueller, Andrea; Brown, Rod

    2000-01-01

    Describes an activity on charting 6th and 7th grade students' ideas about a potential science project. Summarizes a five week project on creating a new ride or redesigning existing rides in an amusement park, including research and sketches, final drawings, models of rides, and class presentations. (YDS)

  5. 36 CFR 1202.84 - Can I seek judicial review?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Can I seek judicial review? 1202.84 Section 1202.84 Parks, Forests, and Public Property NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS... Can I seek judicial review? Yes, within 2 years of receipt of a NARA final determination as provided...

  6. 76 FR 40354 - Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-08

    .... 20110216, Final EIS, FHWA, UT, Hyde Park/North Logan Corridor Project, Proposed 200 East Transportation Corridor between North Logan City and Hyde Park, Funding, Right-of-Way Acquisitions and US Army COE Section 404 Permit, Cache County, UT, Review Period Ends: 08/08/2011, Contact: Paul C. Ziman 801-955-3525...

  7. 36 CFR 907.11 - Actions that normally require an environmental assessment.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Actions that normally require an environmental assessment. 907.11 Section 907.11 Parks, Forests, and Public Property PENNSYLVANIA...) Street closures and other rearrangements of public space which were not covered in the Plan or the Final...

  8. 36 CFR 907.11 - Actions that normally require an environmental assessment.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Actions that normally require an environmental assessment. 907.11 Section 907.11 Parks, Forests, and Public Property PENNSYLVANIA...) Street closures and other rearrangements of public space which were not covered in the Plan or the Final...

  9. 76 FR 68503 - Winter Use Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-04

    ... to 318 commercially guided, best available technology snowmobiles and 78 commercially guided... available technology snowmobiles and 78 commercially guided snowcoaches would be allowed in the park per day... and a detailed history of winter use in Yellowstone, is available at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planvisit...

  10. 75 FR 29183 - Office of the Chief Financial Officer; Department of Agriculture Implementation of OMB Guidance...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-25

    ... participants in lower-tier covered transactions with whom I intend to do business? Subpart D--Responsibilities... exclusions from covered transactions and codifies a statutory permanent debarment provision. This action also... transactions. Finally, this interim rule implements Section 14211 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of...

  11. 22 CFR 96.101 - Notification of temporary accreditation decisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... uniform notification date to be established by the Secretary pursuant to § 96.58(a). On that date, the... accreditation decisions to any agency or to the public until the uniform notification date. If the Secretary requests information on the interim or final status of an agency prior to the uniform notification date...

  12. 77 FR 29884 - Assessment of Fees on Large Bank Holding Companies and Nonbank Financial Companies Supervised by...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-05-21

    ... the development of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and other planning activities of the... holding companies and foreign banking organizations; the interim final rule applies to nonbank financial... determination date. Foreign banking organizations that have eligible assets of $50 billion or more will be...

  13. 78 FR 10554 - Interim Final Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-14

    ... Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District AGENCY... on a proposed approval of a revision to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District... therefore is not subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. This action is not subject to...

  14. 77 FR 1862 - Mailing of Tickets Under the Ticket to Work Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-12

    ... Tickets Under the Ticket to Work Program AGENCY: Social Security Administration. ACTION: Interim final... Ticket to Work (Ticket) to disabled beneficiaries for participation in the Ticket to Work program (Ticket... beneficiaries who are most likely to return to work. We will send a Ticket to any eligible disabled beneficiary...

  15. 75 FR 66680 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Trade Agreements-New Thresholds (DFARS 2009-D040)

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-29

    ... Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the... of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 225 Government procurement. Ynette R. Shelkin, Editor, Defense Acquisition...: DoD is adopting as final, without change, the interim rule that amended the Defense Federal...

  16. 48 CFR 1852.216-77 - Award fee for end item contracts.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Contractor's performance for the entire contract will be evaluated to determine total earned award fee. No award fee or base fee will be paid to the Contractor if the final award fee evaluation is “poor... the Contractor's interim performance every 6* months to monitor Contractor performance prior to...

  17. Screening for contaminants of emerging concern in Northern Colorado Plateau Network waters: 2015 surface-water data

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Weissinger, R; Battaglin, William A.; Bradley, Paul M.

    2016-01-01

    Patterns of detections at other sampling locations will be explored in future reports. This is an interim report. Limited sampling will continue in 2016 at selected sites in coordination with the USGS. A final report is expected upon completion of the USGS project in 2017.

  18. 75 FR 41787 - Requirement for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers To Provide Coverage of Preventive...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-19

    ... Requirement for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers To Provide Coverage of Preventive Services... Insurance Oversight of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are issuing substantially similar interim final regulations with respect to group health plans and health insurance coverage offered in...

  19. Working Parents Project (WPP). Final Interim Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mason, Theresa; Espinoza, Renato

    Results are reported from a 2-year study designed to explore how the nature of women's jobs, as viewed by women and their husbands, influences the system of nuclear family relationships and affects parents' involvement with their children's schools. The research has evolved into a comparative exploratory study of the responses of 30 families to…

  20. 75 FR 13414 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2008-012, Clarification of Submission of Cost or Pricing...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-19

    ...-AL12 Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2008-012, Clarification of Submission of Cost or Pricing.... SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have adopted as final, with minor changes, an interim rule which amended the Federal Acquisition...

  1. 78 FR 33120 - Final Interim Staff Guidance LR-ISG-2011-04; Updated Aging Management Criteria for Reactor Vessel...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-03

    ..., ``Generic Aging Lessons Learned Report'' (GALL Report), for the aging management of Pressurized Water... communicate insights and lessons learned and to address emergent issues not covered in license renewal... ensure that PWR license renewal applicants will adequately address age-related degradation and aging...

  2. 76 FR 27848 - Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Amendment To Allow Additional Exemptions

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-13

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 927 [Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0072...: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Adoption of interim rule as final. SUMMARY: The Department of... marketing order for Oregon-Washington pears that provides for the sale of fresh pears directly to consumers...

  3. 76 FR 78150 - Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-12-16

    ... of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as Amended; Correction AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Interim final rule; correction. SUMMARY: The Occupational Safety and Health... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1980 [Docket Number...

  4. 78 FR 28953 - William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-16

    ... students since July 1, 2011. Second, the law placed a limit on Direct Subsidized Loan eligibility for new... students to complete their academic programs in a timely manner. Timely completion of programs will allow... student loan debt. This interim final rule implements the required statutory changes. Summary of the Major...

  5. 77 FR 50016 - Extension of Interim Final Temporary Rule on Retail Foreign Exchange Transactions; Correction

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-20

    ... file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission to process... and the pertinent addresses. List of Subjects in 17 CFR Part 240 Brokers, Consumer protection, Currency, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: August 10, 2012. By the Commission. Elizabeth M...

  6. Information Technology Research: Investing in Our Future. Report to the President.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Coordination Office for Information Technology Research and Development, Arlington, VA.

    This is the final report on future directions for Federal support of research and development (R&D) for information technology. This report adds detail to the findings and recommendations in the interim report dated August 1998, and strengthens previous recommendations regarding the importance of social and economic research on the impacts of…

  7. 76 FR 72332 - Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Microwave Ovens

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-23

    ... Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Microwave Ovens AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and.... Department of Energy (DOE) published an interim final rule on March 9, 2011, amending its test procedures for... standby mode and off mode power use by microwave ovens. Those amendments incorporated into the DOE test...

  8. Project Elderly. Interim and Final Reports.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Miami-Dade Community Coll., FL.

    This report examines Project Elderly, a project developed to provide job possibilities for the older adult in the labor market in metropolitan Miami (FL). A survey questionnaire was developed to (1) assess the opportunities of the elderly for re-entry into volunteer and paid employment positions; (2) determine the extent of the senior population…

  9. 76 FR 65112 - Mission Compatibility Evaluation Process

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-20

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary 32 CFR Part 211 [Docket ID: DOD-2011-OS-0054; RIN...: The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing this interim final rule to implement section 358 of the Ike... with the Secretary of Transportation and received by the Department of Defense from the Secretary of...

  10. 75 FR 42575 - Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-22

    ... Electronic Signature and Storage of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification AGENCY: U.S. Immigration... published an interim final rule to permit electronic signature and storage of the Form I-9. 71 FR 34510..., or a combination of paper and electronic systems; Employers may change electronic storage systems as...

  11. 76 FR 9213 - Small Business Jobs Act: 504 Loan Program Debt Refinancing

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    2011-02-17

    ... negative impact on the availability of financing for small businesses. SBA finds that good cause exists to... 27, 2012 and would have less impact if delayed until notice and comment rulemaking could be completed... requiring Regulatory Impact Analysis as set forth below. A. Regulatory Objective of the Interim Final Rule...

  12. 41 CFR 102-2.30 - Where and in what formats is the FMR published?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... formats is the FMR published? 102-2.30 Section 102-2.30 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal... published? Proposed rules are published in the Federal Register. FMR bulletins are published in looseleaf format. FMR interim and final rules are published in the following formats— (a) Federal Register under...

  13. 76 FR 80924 - Boott Hydropower, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Assessment

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    2011-12-27

    ... of the wooden flashboards with a pneumatic crest gate system of the same height and interim modifications to the existing flashboard system and concludes that authorizing the amendment, with appropriate... the Public Reference Room, or it may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov...

  14. 77 FR 11737 - Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons: Maintaining the Privacy of Applicants for and...

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    2012-02-28

    ... information regarding recipients in the aggregate that does not identify specific individuals. However, a...-Income Persons: Maintaining the Privacy of Applicants for and Recipients of Services AGENCY: Office of.... Department of Energy (DOE) published an interim final rule on March 11, 2010, requiring that all States and...

  15. ATMS concept of operations and generic system requirements : task B : final interim report for design of support systems for advanced traffic management systems

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1993-10-01

    This document describes the Concept of Operations and Generic System Requirements for : the next generation of Traffic Management Centers (TMC). Four major steps comprise the : development of this Concept of Operations. The first step was to survey t...

  16. 78 FR 59163 - Rules of Practice for Issuance of Temporary Cease-and-Desist Orders

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    2013-09-26

    ... any violation or practice specified in the notice of charges and to take affirmative action to prevent... the incomplete or inaccurate state of the books or records; or (2) Affirmative action to restore such... Financial Protection. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Dodd-Frank...

  17. 32 CFR 174.11 - Leasing of real property to non-Federal entities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    .... 174.11 Section 174.11 National Defense Department of Defense OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE... the Secretary determines that: (1) A public interest will be served as a result of the lease; and, (2...) Pending final disposition of an installation, the Secretary concerned may grant interim leases which are...

  18. 76 FR 67361 - Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended

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    2011-11-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 42 [Public Notice 7391] RIN 1400-AC86 Visas: Documentation of Immigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended AGENCY: State Department. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY: This rule amends the Department of State's regulations relating to adoptions in...

  19. 77 FR 1857 - Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program

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    2012-01-12

    ... accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) and SBA regulations. 5 U.S.C. 553 and 13 CFR 101.108. The APA provides an exception to this standard rulemaking process where an agency finds good cause to... quickly as possible. IV. Justification for Immediate Effective Date of Interim Final Rule The APA requires...

  20. 78 FR 11483 - Disclosure of Records and Information

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    2013-02-15

    ....12(b) requires the Bureau to establish an electronic FOIA reading room on its Web site to house the... make such records available at its headquarters in a physical reading room that is accessible to the... interim final rule without modification, except that it updates the address of the reading room to reflect...

  1. 76 FR 45174 - State Official Notification Rules

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    2011-07-28

    ... granted in section 1042(a) to enforce the Act or regulations prescribed thereunder. This interim final... actions or proceedings undertaken under section 1042(a) of the Act, 12 U.S.C. 5552(a), to enforce the Act... than 10 days prior to initiating an action to enforce the Act or any regulation prescribed thereunder...

  2. 78 FR 21521 - Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Assessment Rate Decrease for Processed Pears

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    2013-04-11

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 927 [Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0031... AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. SUMMARY... Committee locally administers the marketing order that regulates the handling of processed pears grown in...

  3. 76 FR 56507 - Availability of Information, Public Observation of Meetings, Procedure, Practice for Hearings...

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    2011-09-13

    ... to issue orders) with respect to the supervision of SLHCs and their non-depository subsidiaries... notice of intent also advised that the Board would issue an interim final rule to effectuate the... elimination of requirements in OTS rules for prefiling meetings and submission of draft business plans, and...

  4. 78 FR 56816 - Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Change in Reporting and Assessment Requirements

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    2013-09-16

    ... the following Web site: http://www.ams.usda.gov/MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide ; or by contacting... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 955 [Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0071...: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. SUMMARY: The...

  5. 78 FR 24983 - Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, California; Decreased Assessment Rate

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    2013-04-29

    ...://www.ams.usda.gov/MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide ; or by contacting Jeffrey Smutny, Marketing Order... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 987 [Docket No. AMS-FV-12-0035... Rate AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule...

  6. 77 FR 3559 - Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Refrigerators...

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    2012-01-25

    ..., which is typical of an approach enabled by more sophisticated electronic controls. Id. The interim final... and long- time automatic defrost or variable defrost control and adjust the default values of maximum... accurate measurement of the energy use of products with variable defrost control. DATES: The amendments are...

  7. 76 FR 59254 - Interim Final Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution...

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    2011-09-26

    ... Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District AGENCY... on a proposed approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District...)(2)). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control...

  8. 76 FR 45199 - Interim Final Determination To Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control...

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    2011-07-28

    ... Determination To Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, CA AGENCY... limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution... section 307(b)(2)). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control...

  9. 78 FR 6149 - Final Interim Staff Guidance Assessing the Radiological Consequences of Accidental Releases of...

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    2013-01-29

    ... Accidental Releases of Radioactive Materials From Liquid Waste Tanks in Ground and Surface Waters for... Radioactive Materials from Liquid Waste Tanks in Ground and Surface Waters for Combined License Applications... Radioactive Materials from Liquid Waste Tanks in Ground and Surface Waters for Combined License Applications...

  10. 77 FR 72738 - Contracts and Provider Agreements for State Home Nursing Home Care

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    2012-12-06

    ... State Home Nursing Home Care AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Interim final rule. SUMMARY... into contracts or provider agreements with State homes for the nursing home care of certain disabled... submitted in response to ``RIN 2900-AO57--Contracts and Provider Agreements for State Home Nursing Home Care...

  11. 77 FR 24857 - Interim Final Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution...

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    2012-04-26

    ... Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District AGENCY... on a proposed approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District... Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental regulations...

  12. 75 FR 44589 - Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and...

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    2010-07-28

    ..., one of which included the ``use of certified EHR technology in a meaningful manner.'' This means that... comments received by ONC related to the Interim Final Rule. In some cases, due to the simultaneous... or eligible hospital would be required to use adopted standards. One commenter specifically requested...

  13. 76 FR 49650 - Private Security Contractors (PSCs) Operating in Contingency Operations, Combat Operations or...

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    2011-08-11

    ...] Private Security Contractors (PSCs) Operating in Contingency Operations, Combat Operations or Other..., ``Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces,'' which provides guidance for all DoD contractors operating in contingency operations. This Rule was published as an Interim Final Rule on July 17...

  14. EPA issues interim final waste minimization guidance

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

    Bergeson, L.L.

    1993-08-01

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new and detailed interim final guidance to assist hazardous waste generators in certifying they have a waste minimization program in place under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA's guidance identifies the basic elements of a waste minimization program in place that, if present, will allow people to certify they have implemented a program to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous waste to the extent economically practical. The guidance is directly applicable to generators of 1000 or more kilograms per month of hazardous waste, or large-quantity generators, and tomore » owners and operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facilities who manage their own hazardous waste on site. Small-quantity generators that generate more than 100 kilograms, but less than 1,000 kilograms, per month of hazardous waste are not subject to the same program in place certification requirement. Rather, they must certify on their manifests that they have made a good faith effort to minimize their waste generation.« less

  15. 76 FR 53763 - Immigration Benefits Business Transformation, Increment I

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    2011-08-29

    ...The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations to enable U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to migrate from a paper file-based, non-integrated systems environment to an electronic customer-focused, centralized case management environment for benefit processing. This transformation process will allow USCIS to streamline benefit processing, eliminate the capture and processing of redundant data, and reduce the number of and automate its forms. This transformation process will be a phased multi-year initiative to restructure USCIS business processes and related information technology systems. DHS is removing references to form numbers, form titles, expired regulatory provisions, and descriptions of internal procedures, many of which will change during transformation. DHS is also finalizing interim rules that permitted submission of benefit requests with an electronic signature when such requests are submitted in an electronic format rather than on a paper form and that removed references to filing locations for immigration benefits. In addition, in this rule DHS is publishing the final rule for six other interim rules published during the past several years, most of which received no public comments.

  16. Lessons learned from long-term ecosystem research and monitoring in alpine and subalpine basins of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, USA

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Baron, Jill S.

    2001-01-01

    Long-term ecosystem research and monitoring was begun in the Loch Vale watershed of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1983, after extensive survey work to identify the best location. Then, as now, our scientific objectives were to understand natural biogeochemical cycles and variability, so that we could differentiate ecosystem changes from human-caused disturbances, such as atmospheric deposition of pollutants and climate change. We have learned many lessons, often through our mistakes, that are worth passing on. Clear scientific objectives, even for long-term monitoring, are essential. Standardized methods, including rigorous quality assurance procedures should be adhered to from the beginning of the program. All data, even those collected routinely for background records, should be scrutinized and summarized at least once a year. Freely share basic information such as weather, hydrologic, chemical, and descriptive records with other researchers who can build upon your efforts. Use many tools when asking complex ecological questions, in order to minimize bias toward specific results. Publish frequently; long-term studies do not imply there are no interim conclusions or interesting findings. Interpret findings frequently to policy makers and citizens; increased understanding of the environment and human-caused changes may improve natural resource management, and build support for ecological research. And finally, be persistent. Long-term ecological research can be frustrating and difficult to maintain, yet is often the best way to observe and understand ecological change on a meaningful time scale.

  17. 41. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road ProjectNR7, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    41. From Final Construction Report on the Haleakala Road Project--NR-7, Hawaii National Park, Island of Maui, Territory of Hawaii, T.H. VIEW FROM APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SPOT SHOWING HOW COVERING THE ROCK FILLS WITH SOIL HAS ALMOST OBLITERATED THESE SCARS. TO IDENTIFY A POINT FOR COMPARISON NOTICE THE BRIDE GULCH JUST TO THE LEFT OF THE CENTER IN THE UPPER PICTURE AND COMPARE WITH THE SAME GULCH IN THE LOWER PICTURE. THE AFTER PHOTO OF A BEFORE AND AFTER SET. BEFORE PHOTO IS HI-52-40. - Haleakala National Park Roads, Pukalani, Maui County, HI

  18. Effects of Solar Array Shadowing on the Power Capability of the Interim Control Module

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Fincannon, James; Hojnicki, Jeffrey S.; Garner, James Christopher

    1999-01-01

    The Interim Control Module (ICM) is being built by the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for NASA as a propulsion module for the International Space Station (ISS). Originally developed as a spinning spacecraft used to move payloads to their final orbit, for ISS, the ICM will be in a fixed orientation and location for long periods resulting in substantial solar panel shadowing. This paper describes the methods used to determine the incident energy incident energy on the ICM solar panels and the power capability of the electric power system (EPS). Applying this methodology has resulted in analyses and assessments used to identify ICM early design changes/options, placement and orientations that enable successful operation of the EPS under a wide variety of anticipated conditions.

  19. Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water by Adsorptive Media - U.S. EPA Demonstration Project at Hot Springs Mobile Home Park in Willard, Utah - Final Performance Evaluation Report

    EPA Science Inventory

    This report documents activities performed for and results obtained from the arsenic removal treatment technology demonstration project at the Hot Springs Mobile Home Park (HSMHP) in Willard, UT. The objectives of the project were to evaluate the effectiveness of Adsorbsia™ GTO™...

  20. 77 FR 34801 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Minnesota; Regional Haze

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    2012-06-12

    ... provisions related to BART. EPA proposed approval of the Minnesota regional haze plan on January 25, 2012 (77... finalizing that rule on May 30, 2012, EPA responded to similar comments in the context of that rulemaking... Royale National Park, and Voyageurs National Park. Response: EPA is committed to the goal of the regional...

  1. 75 FR 77896 - Notice of Availability: Tamiami Trail Modifications: Next Steps Project, Final Environmental...

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    2010-12-14

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [5284-TT02-371] Notice of Availability: Tamiami..., Florida AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability. The Notice of Intent (NOI... crown elevation to 12.3 feet, the minimum required based on the design high water of 9.7 feet and the...

  2. 77 FR 40547 - Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System, Chattahoochee River National Recreation...

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    2012-07-10

    ... acres of park land, including riverside units and upland forested areas with hiking trails and other... final trail plan has 3 miles of hiking-only trails and 6.7 miles of multi-use trails allowing both... purposes. This certification is based on the cost-benefit and regulatory flexibility analysis found in the...

  3. 77 FR 132 - General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Lincoln Home National Historic Site

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    2012-01-03

    ...: The Abbreviated Final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) will remain... Site. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the National Park Service, prepared a draft GMP/EIS for the park... summaries of the draft GMP/EIS. In addition to the distribution, the draft GMP/EIS was also made available...

  4. Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Revitalization of Military Family Housing Keesler AFB, MS

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2006-03-01

    12,000 square feet each). An Olympic-size swimming pool (approximately 71 feet by 164 feet). Twelve covered bus stops. A skateboard park...11,644 Covered Bus Stop 100 12 1,200 Skateboard Park 10,890 1 10,890 Storage Unit 100 534 53,400 Total N/A N/A 125,134 Location to be determined...Olympic-size Swimming Pool 1 1 Covered Bus Stop 5 4 3 12 Skateboard Park 1 1 Storage Unit 0 294 160 80 534 2.6 ALTERNATIVE 1 (IMMEDIATE

  5. Estimation of vehicle home parking availability in China and quantification of its potential impacts on plug-in electric vehicle ownership cost

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

    Ou, Shiqi; Lin, Zhenhong; He, Xin

    China has become the world's largest plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market. One major barrier to greater consumer acceptance of PEVs is the lack of home parking spaces for charging outlets. This paper developed a methodology to estimate the residential parking ratios (parking spaces vs household numbers) and project the residential community-weighted parking availabilities (home parking availabilities) in China, by area and by province, through data mining from several major real estate trading network platforms. The results show that the home parking availabilities from 2015 to 2050 vary by geographic areas and building life expectancy. A method was developed to quantifymore » the shadow values of home parking impacting on PEV ownership costs and combined with Monte Carlo simulation to address estimation uncertainty. Depending on the PEV type and all-electric range, the value of home parking space to a PEV owner, measured by the reduced vehicle ownership cost, ranges from $2399 USD to 10,802 USD. Finally, the total incremental shadow value, relative to the 2015 situation, of the home parking availability for PEV owners increases over time due to both improvement in home parking availability and increase in the PEV population, and is estimated to reach over 2.51 billion USD by 2025 (U.S. dollars in 2015 level).« less

  6. Estimation of vehicle home parking availability in China and quantification of its potential impacts on plug-in electric vehicle ownership cost

    DOE PAGES

    Ou, Shiqi; Lin, Zhenhong; He, Xin; ...

    2018-05-03

    China has become the world's largest plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) market. One major barrier to greater consumer acceptance of PEVs is the lack of home parking spaces for charging outlets. This paper developed a methodology to estimate the residential parking ratios (parking spaces vs household numbers) and project the residential community-weighted parking availabilities (home parking availabilities) in China, by area and by province, through data mining from several major real estate trading network platforms. The results show that the home parking availabilities from 2015 to 2050 vary by geographic areas and building life expectancy. A method was developed to quantifymore » the shadow values of home parking impacting on PEV ownership costs and combined with Monte Carlo simulation to address estimation uncertainty. Depending on the PEV type and all-electric range, the value of home parking space to a PEV owner, measured by the reduced vehicle ownership cost, ranges from $2399 USD to 10,802 USD. Finally, the total incremental shadow value, relative to the 2015 situation, of the home parking availability for PEV owners increases over time due to both improvement in home parking availability and increase in the PEV population, and is estimated to reach over 2.51 billion USD by 2025 (U.S. dollars in 2015 level).« less

  7. Monitoring of atmospheric particles and ozone in Sequoia National Park: 1985-1987. Final report

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

    Cahill, T.A.

    1989-06-01

    The Air Quality Group Monitored particles and ozone in Sequoia National Park as part of an effort to understand the impact of acid deposition and other air pollutants on the park's forests and watersheds. For high-elevation ozone measurement, the project developed a new solar-powered ozone monitoring system. The particulate matter sampled was analyzed for elemental content using nuclear techniques. The measurements were correlated with meteorology, known elemental sources, and wet and dry deposition measurements. The results show that particulate matter at Sequoia National Park is similar to that present at other sites on the western slope of the Sierra Nevadamore » range at equivalent elevations. Some anthropogenic species, including nickel and sulfate, are present in higher concentrations at Sequoia than at Yosemite National Park.« less

  8. Mammal inventories for eight National Parks in the Southern Colorado Plateau Network

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    Bogan, Michael A.; Geluso, Keith; Haymond, Shauna; Valdez, Ernest W.

    2007-01-01

    Historically, the Colorado Plateau has been the subject of many geological and biological explorations. J. W. Powell explored and mapped the canyon country of the Colorado River in 1869 (Powell 1961). C. H. Merriam, V. Bailey, M. Cary, and other employees of the Bureau of Biological Survey conducted biological explorations of the area in the late 1800s. In recent times, researchers such as S. D. Durrant (1952), Durrant and Robinson (1962), D. M. Armstrong (1972), J. S. Findley et al. (1975), D. F. Hoff meister (1986), and J. Fitzgerald et al. (1994) have made considerable contributions to our understanding of the fauna of the Colorado Plateau. Despite earlier efforts, biological details on many regions of the plateau have remained insufficiently explored. In an effort to gather valuable biological information, the National Park Service (NPS) initiated a nationwide program to inventory vascular plants and vertebrates on NPS lands (Stuart 2000). The U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, Arid Lands Field Station became a cooperator on this effort in 2001, when we began mammalian inventories on five parks within the NPS Southern Colorado Plateau Network (SCPN): Aztec Ruins National Monument (AZRU), El Morro National Monument (ELMO), Petroglyph National Monument (PETR), Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (SAPU), and Yucca House National Monument (YUHO). Existing baseline data on mammalian occurrences in these parks varied from very sparse to moderate, with little information available for most parks. In most cases, information was insufficient to assess the status of species of local concern. A final report on inventory efforts on these five parks was submitted in February 2004 (Bogan et al. 2004). In 2003, biologists from the Arid Lands Field Station began work on three additional parks in the SCPN: Bandelier National Monument (BAND), Chaco Culture National Historical Park (CHCU), and El Malpaís National Monument (ELMA). The primary emphasis at these three parks was on nonvolant mammals, as personnel from the Field Station had worked earlier on bats at all three parks (Bogan et al. 1998, Valdez et al. 2002a, 2002b). A final report on inventories at these three parks was submitted in April 2005. This publication details fieldwork conducted in all eight parks from 2001–2004. The information that appears here was originally contained in two separate reports that have been combined in order to make it easier for readers to find information on SCPN mammal inventories. To remain faithful to the original reports, and because of slightly differing objectives, personnel, and emphases at the two sets of parks, we have generally presented the methods, results, and recommendations separately for the 5-park and 3-park inventories.

  9. 75 FR 27812 - Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan; Monocacy National Battlefield

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    2010-05-18

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Final Environmental Impact Statement for the... Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the General... Environmental Impact Statement for the General Management Plan for Monocacy National Battlefield. The plan will...

  10. 77 FR 75649 - Establishment of Interim Final Supplementary Rules for Public Lands Managed by the Carrizo Plain...

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    2012-12-21

    ..., airsoft, or war game apparatus) is prohibited on the Monument. The use of these types of weapons leaves... devices often are convincing reproductions that could be mistaken for real weapons by law enforcement... military, fire, emergency, or law enforcement vehicle being used for emergency purposes; The vehicle is...

  11. 75 FR 14323 - Requirements for Implementing Sections 1512, 1605, and 1606 of the American Recovery and...

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    2010-03-25

    ... sections of the interim final guidance at 2 CFR part 176 that pertain to international agreements. These amendments reflect changes with respect to U.S. international obligations since the publication of the... international agreements. First, it makes a technical correction to section 176.90(a). Second, it changes the...

  12. 77 FR 28790 - Medical Loss Ratio Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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    2012-05-16

    ... information will be available on the HHS Web site, HealthCare.gov , providing an efficient method of public... Sources, Methods, and Limitations On December 1, 2010, we published an interim final rule (75 FR 74864... impacts of the MLR rule, the data contain certain limitations; we developed imputation methods to account...

  13. 75 FR 34537 - Interim Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Coverage Relating to Status as a...

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    2010-06-17

    ... 45 CFR Part 147 Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Coverage Relating to Status as a... for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Coverage Relating to Status as a Grandfathered Health Plan... group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets under provisions of...

  14. 76 FR 40457 - Administrative Simplification: Adoption of Operating Rules for Eligibility for a Health Plan and...

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    2011-07-08

    ... Plan and Health Care Claim Status Transactions; Interim Final Rule #0;#0;Federal Register / Vol. 76, No... Simplification: Adoption of Operating Rules for Eligibility for a Health Plan and Health Care Claim Status... rules for the health care industry and directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ``adopt a...

  15. Hazardous Waste Management System: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste - CERCLA Hazardous Substance Designation-Petroleum Refinery Primary and Other Listings (F037 and F038) - Federal Register Notice, May 13, 1991

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    The Agency is promulgating an interim final rule revising the definition of wastes subject to the F037 and F038 listings to state that sludges from non-contact, once-through cooling waters are not included.

  16. 75 FR 41726 - Interim Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of...

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    2010-07-19

    ... cessation, obesity, and other topics. Immunizations for routine use in children, adolescents, and adults... aspirin use, tobacco cessation, and obesity. 3. Estimated Number of Affected Entities For purposes of the... already chosen to cover these services. For example, most health plans cover most childhood and some adult...

  17. 76 FR 37037 - Requirements for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Internal Claims and...

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    2011-06-24

    ... Requirements for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and... interim final regulations published July 23, 2010 with respect to group health plans and health insurance..., group health plans, and health insurance issuers providing group health insurance coverage. The text of...

  18. 75 FR 27141 - Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Providing Dependent Coverage of Children to Age...

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    2010-05-13

    ... Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Providing Dependent Coverage of Children to Age 26 Under... Information and Insurance Oversight of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are issuing substantially similar interim final regulations with respect to group health plans and health insurance coverage...

  19. 75 FR 53353 - Notice of Availability of Final Interim Staff Guidance Document No. 25 “Pressure and Helium...

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    2010-08-31

    ... Guidance Document No. 25 ``Pressure and Helium Leakage Testing of the Confinement Boundary of Spent Fuel...: The Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation (SFST) of the Office of Nuclear Materials Safety... Helium Leakage Testing of the Confinement Boundary of Spent Fuel Dry Storage Systems.'' This ISG...

  20. 75 FR 81921 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for the...

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    2010-12-29

    .... 101006495-0498-01] RIN 0648-BA31 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries Off Alaska; Correction... interim final rule pertaining to Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Steller Sea Lion...

  1. 75 FR 8526 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

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    2010-02-25

    ... regarding the interim final rule (IFR) procedures for the use of a new alcohol screening device (ASD) which... for an employer to utilize a specific ASD to conduct required DOT alcohol tests, the device must (a... model specifications, (b) be published by NHTSA in the Federal Register on their most current ASD CPL...

  2. 75 FR 81843 - Amendments to Regulations Regarding Eligibility for a Medicare Prescription Drug Subsidy

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    2010-12-29

    ..., during regular business hours, by arranging with the contact person identified below. FOR FURTHER... interim final rule, we invite your comments on how to make rules easier to understand. For example: [[Page... diagrams? What else could we do to make the rule easier to understand? Does the rule contain technical...

  3. 76 FR 16231 - Clarification of Countries and Geographic Areas Eligible for Participation in the Guam...

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    ... regulations to clarify that individuals holding British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) passports as a result of... days. This interim final rule provides that beginning May 23, 2011, individuals holding BN(O) passports...-CNMI Visa Waiver Program on such BN(O) passport must present it and a Hong Kong identification card...

  4. 78 FR 24047 - Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program, Part 2

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    ... Employment and Training Administration 20 CFR Part 655 RIN 1205-AB69 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H- 2B Program, Part 2 AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS. ACTION: Interim final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: The...

  5. 76 FR 35957 - Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Court Services and Offender...

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    ...-0009-P] RIN 3209-AA15 and 3225-AA07 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the... of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is adopting as final, without change, the interim CSOSA rule that supplements the executive-branch- wide Standards of Ethical Conduct (Standards) issued by OGE...

  6. 75 FR 43329 - Interim Final Rules for Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Internal...

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    ... circumstances and, in such cases, the State process must provide notice of the decision as expeditiously as... by the Secretary of Labor. Similarly, with respect to internal claims and appeals processes for... incorporate additional consumer protections so that the State process will continue to apply after the end of...

  7. 75 FR 5356 - Office of New Reactors; Final Interim Staff Guidance on Post-Combined License Commitments

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    ... the guidance provided to the NRC staff in Section 1.0, ``Introduction and Interfaces,'' of NUREG-0800... (COL) applications. In addition, this ISG supplements the guidance provided in Section C.III.4 of... Accession No. ML091671355) to solicit public and industry comment. The NRC staff received comments (ADAMS...

  8. Harvard University Program on Technology and Society 1964-1972. A Final Review.

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    Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA. Program on Technology and Society.

    Eight years of research by the Harvard University's Program on Technology and Society are summarized. Lengthy abstracts of the 29 books and 164 articles that resulted from the Program, as well as interim accounts of projects not yet completed are presented. The report is divided into four parts; institutions (including business, education, and…

  9. Draft Final Risk Assessment Lime Settling Basins. Version 2.1

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1990-10-25

    TABLE OF CON "S Section Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................... v 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................... 1 - 1 1.1...BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE ........................ 1 - 1 1.2 SUMMARY OF APPROACH ............................. 1 -3 1.3 REPORT FORMAT... 1 -4 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY ......................... 2- 1 3.0 PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE INTERIM ACTION TECHNOLOGY ..... 3- 1 4.0

  10. 76 FR 59574 - Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Federal Drug Testing...

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    ... 2105-AE13 Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Federal Drug...) published an interim final rule (IFR) authorizing the use of a new Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) in its drug testing program. Use of the form is authorized beginning October 1, 2010. This...

  11. 75 FR 52857 - National Endowment for the Humanities Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace...

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    ... the Governmentwide common rule on drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance, currently.... Federal agencies issued an interim final common rule to implement the act as it applied to grants [54 FR 4946, January 31, 1989]. The rule was a subpart of the Governmentwide common rule on nonprocurement...

  12. 75 FR 39133 - Institute of Museum and Library Services Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace...

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    ... regulation implementing the Governmentwide common rule on drug-free workplace requirements for financial... interim final common rule to implement the act as it applied to grants [54 FR 4946, January 31, 1989]. The rule was a subpart of the Governmentwide common rule on nonprocurement suspension and debarment. The...

  13. 77 FR 15555 - Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Procedures

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    ... to apply a presumption of disclosure in FOIA decision making. This Interim Final Rule parallels the... making the request will be informed within 10 days of the expected date for a decision. The decision upon... Appellate Authority will inform the person making the request in writing of the decision on the request for...

  14. 76 FR 67385 - Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

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    ...-AA03 Claims Procedures Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of... finalize a 1992 interim rule that set forth the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA'90) claims procedures and... Pollution Funds Center, U.S. Coast Guard, telephone (202) 493-6863, email [email protected] . If you...

  15. 75 FR 36506 - Final Rule Regarding Amendment of the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program To Extend the...

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    ... percent or more of their assets. II. Interim Rule While the immediate financial crisis that led to the... facing community banks have intensified as the lingering consequences of the 2008 financial crisis and... financial crisis and recession are expected to persist for some time, especially as the magnitude of...

  16. 78 FR 37667 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67; Introduction

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    ...-010 Morgan. Women-owned Small Business Concerns (Interim). VIII Deletion of Report 2013-008 Davis. to... Contracting Integrity, an internal DoD panel, consists of senior-level DoD officials from across DoD working... contractor performance. This final rule is not required to be published for public comment because it only...

  17. 78 FR 25487 - Final License Renewal Interim Staff Guidance LR-ISG-2012-01: Wall Thinning Due to Erosion Mechanisms

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    ....'' This LR-ISG revises an NRC staff-recommended aging management program (AMP) in NUREG-1801, Revision 2, ``Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL) Report,'' and the NRC staff's aging management review procedure and... for piping and components within the scope of the Requirements for Renewal of Operating Licenses for...

  18. 75 FR 34923 - General Schedule Locality Pay Areas

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    ...;Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each #0;week. #0; #0; #0; #0;#0... area to the New York locality pay area. We received no comments on the interim rule and adopt the final... Philadelphia locality pay area while Lakehurst, in Ocean County, New Jersey, was in the New York locality pay...

  19. 78 FR 57257 - Medicare Determinations and Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts to Medicare Part B Premiums...

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    ...; Conforming Changes to Regulations AGENCY: Social Security Administration. ACTION: Interim final rule with... monthly adjustment amounts (IRMAA) in order to conform to changes made to the Social Security Act (Act) by... SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Parts 404 and 418 [Docket No. SSA-2012-0011] RIN 0960-AH47...

  20. 77 FR 56739 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement

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    ...DoD, GSA, and NASA are adopting as final, without change, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. The Republic of Korea is already party to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, but this trade agreement implements a lower procurement threshold.

  1. A two-stage patient enrichment adaptive design in phase II oncology trials.

    PubMed

    Song, James X

    2014-01-01

    Illustrated is the use of a patient enrichment adaptive design in a randomized phase II trial which allows the evaluation of treatment benefits by the biomarker expression level and makes interim adjustment according to the pre-specified rules. The design was applied to an actual phase II metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) trial in which progression-free survival (PFS) in two biomarker-defined populations is evaluated at both interim and final analyses. As an extension, a short-term biomarker is used to predict the long-term PFS in a Bayesian model in order to improve the precision of hazard ratio (HR) estimate at the interim analysis. The characteristics of the extended design are examined in a number of scenarios via simulations. The recommended adaptive design is shown to be useful in a phase II setting. When a short-term maker which correlates with the long-term PFS is available, the design can be applied in smaller early phase trials in which PFS requires longer follow-up. In summary, the adaptive design offers flexibility in randomized phase II patient enrichment trials and should be considered in an overall personalized healthcare (PHC) strategy. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  2. Ecological planning proposal for Kruger National Park

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    van Riet, W. F.; Cooks, J.

    1990-05-01

    This article discusses an application of the ecological planning model proposed by Van Riet and Cooks. The various steps outlined in this model have been applied to Kruger National Park in South Africa. The natural features of Kruger National Park, which form the basis of such an ecological planning exercise and from which the various land use categories, values, and zoning classes can be determined, are discussed in detail. The suitability of each of the various features is analyzed and a final zoning proposal for Kruger National Park is suggested. Furthermore a method for selecting a site for a new camp is illustrated by referring to the site for the new Mopane rest camp which is now under construction in the Kruger National Park. The conclusion is reached that the proposed ecological planning model can be used successfully in planning conservation areas such as Kruger National Park and for the selection of the most desirable sites for the establishment of new rest camps. Its suitability as a practical model in such planning exercises is proven by the fact that the siting proposals of two new camps based on this model have been accepted by the National Parks Board, the controlling body of Kruger National Park.

  3. Parks promoting physical activity: synthesis of findings from interventions in seven national parks.

    PubMed

    Hoehner, Christine M; Brownson, Ross C; Allen, Diana; Gramann, James; Behrens, Timothy K; Floyd, Myron F; Leahy, Jessica; Liddle, Joseph B; Smaldone, David; Spain, Diara D; Tardona, Daniel R; Ruthmann, Nicholas P; Seiler, Rachel L; Yount, Byron W

    2010-03-01

    We synthesized the results of 7 National Park Service pilot interventions designed to increase awareness of the health benefits from participation in recreation at national parks and to increase physical activity by park visitors. A content analysis was conducted of the final evaluation reports of the 7 participating parks. Pooled data were also analyzed from a standardized trail-intercept survey administered in 3 parks. The theme of new and diverse partnerships was the most common benefit reported across the 7 sites. The 2 parks that focused on youth showed evidence of an increase in awareness of the benefits of physical activity. Many of the other sites found high levels of awareness at baseline (approaching 90%), suggesting little room for improvement. Five of the 7 projects showed evidence of an increase in physical activity that was associated with the intervention activities. Multivariate analyses suggested that the media exposure contributed to a small but significant increase in awareness of the importance of physical activity (6%) and number of active visits (7%). Enhancements and replication of these programs represents a promising opportunity for improving partnerships between public health and recreation to increase physical activity.

  4. Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water by Adsorptive Media U.S. EPA Demonstration Project at Spring Brook Mobile Home Park in Wales, ME Final Performance Evaluation Report

    EPA Science Inventory

    This report documents the activities performed and the results obtained for the arsenic removal treatment technology demonstration project at Spring Brook Mobile Home Park (SBMHP) in Wales, Maine. The objectives of the project were to evaluate: 1) the effectiveness of an arsenic...

  5. ARSENIC REMOVAL FROM DRINKING WATER BY ADSORPTIVE MEDIA U.S. EPA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT CHATEAU ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK IN SPRINGFIELD, OH. FINAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

    EPA Science Inventory

    This report documents the activities performed for and the results obtained from the first six months of the arsenic removal treatment technology demonstration project at the Chateau Estates Mobile Home Park at Springfield, OH. The objectives of the project are to evaluate the ef...

  6. 75 FR 15457 - Notice of Availability of Final Elk Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for...

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    2010-03-29

    ...://parkplanning.nps.gov/THRO ); click on the link to Elk Management Plan/ EIS. You may also obtain a copy of the.... The Park would not pay private contractors or outside individuals to shoot elk. The initial reduction..., by removing approximately 275 elk per year. Following the initial reduction phase, the Park would...

  7. Utah Teacher Evaluation Project: The Park City Career Ladder Design. Final Report: Secretary's Discretionary Program, Planning Grant to Develop Teacher Incentive Programs.

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    Peterson, Ken; And Others

    The Park City School District (Utah) career ladder design provides a system in which teachers are positioned and paid according to successful performance and differentiation of responsibilities. It includes an evaluation system to differentiate among teachers. The career ladder design presents a number of innovations; for example, excellent…

  8. Park West High School Vocational and High School Equivalency Bilingual Program, 1987-88. OREA Evaluation Report.

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    Berney, Tomi D.; Alvarez, Rosalyn

    In its fifth and final year of federal funding, the Vocational and High School Equivalency Program at New York's Park West High School served 254 students in grades 9-12. The program's purpose was to help students of limited English proficiency develop English language skills while receiving occupational training after school. The transitional…

  9. Employer Follow-Up Survey: Employer Assessment of 1983-84 Forest Park Graduates. Final Report.

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    Kapraun, E. Daniel; Nienkamp, Roger L.

    An employer follow-up study was conducted to gather information from the employers of 1983-84 graduates of St. Louis Community College at Forest Park regarding the preparation and performance of these graduates. A previous survey of the 1983-84 graduates had identified 221 of their employers, who were mailed a questionnaire asking for ratings of…

  10. Seward Park High School Project CABES, 1985-1986. OEA Evaluation Report.

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    New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn. Office of Educational Assessment.

    In 1985-86, the Career Advancement through Bilingual Education Skills (CABES) project was in the final year of a three-year funding cycle at Seward Park High School in Manhattan, New York. The project's major goal was to provide career advancement skills to a population group of 279 students of limited English proficiency (LEP). Included in the…

  11. Medicare program; coverage and payment of ambulance services; inflation update for CY 2004. Final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2003-12-05

    This final rule provides the sunset date for the interim bonus payment for rural ambulance mileage of 18 through 50 miles as required by the Medicare, Medicaid and State Child Health Insurance Program Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) and provides notice of the annual Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) for ambulance services for calendar year (CY) 2004. The statute requires that this inflation factor be applied in determining the fee schedule amounts and payment limits for ambulance services.

  12. Radioactive Wastes.

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    Choudri, B S; Charabi, Yassine; Baawain, Mahad; Ahmed, Mushtaque

    2017-10-01

    Papers reviewed herein present a general overview of radioactive waste related activities around the world in 2016. The current reveiw include studies related to safety assessments, decommission and decontamination of nuclear facilities, fusion facilities, transportation. Further, the review highlights on management solutions for the final disposal of low and high level radioactive wastes (LLW and HLW), interim storage and final disposal options for spent fuel (SF), and tritiated wastes, with a focus on environmental impacts due to the mobility of radionuclides in ecosystem, water and soil alongwith other progress made in the management of radioactive wastes.

  13. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Table of Excluded Nonnarcotic Products: Vicks® VapoInhaler®.

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    2016-02-08

    This final rule adopts the interim final rule, with a correction to spelling of the manufacturer's name that was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2015. The Drug Enforcement Administration is amending the table of Excluded Nonnarcotic Products to update the listing for Vicks® VapoInhaler®, containing 50 mg levmetamfetamine in a nasal decongestant inhaler, marketed by The Procter & Gamble Company. This over-the-counter, non-narcotic drug product is excluded from provisions of the Controlled Substances Act.

  14. Cruise survey of oxidant air pollution injury to Pinus ponderosa and Pinus jeffreyi in Saguaro National Monument, Yosemite National Park, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Final report

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    Duriscoe, D.M.

    1990-08-01

    The yellow pine populations in Saguaro National Monument, Yosemite National Park, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks were surveyed in 1986 to evaluate and quantify the extent and severity of ozone injury (chlorotic mottle) to foliage of ponderosa and Jeffrey pines. A total of 3780 trees were observed. Severity of ozone injury was quantified, using an approximate square root transformation of the percentage of foliage exhibiting chlorotic mottle in branches pruned from each tree. Foliage of different ages was examined separately. Of all trees examined at Saguaro National Monument, 15% had visible chlorotic mottle; at Yosemite, 28%; and atmore » Sequoia and Kings Canyon, 39%. Severity of injury averaged very slight for all three parks, with least injury at Saguaro and greatest at Sequoia and Kings Canyon.« less

  15. Analysis of Transportation Options for Commercial Spent Fuel in the U.S.

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    Kalinina, Elena; Busch, Ingrid Karin

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S.more » Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the groundwork for implementing interim storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is laying the 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  16. Near-surface wind variability over the broader Adriatic region: insights from an ensemble of regional climate models

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    Belušić, Andreina; Prtenjak, Maja Telišman; Güttler, Ivan; Ban, Nikolina; Leutwyler, David; Schär, Christoph

    2018-06-01

    Over the past few decades the horizontal resolution of regional climate models (RCMs) has steadily increased, leading to a better representation of small-scale topographic features and more details in simulating dynamical aspects, especially in coastal regions and over complex terrain. Due to its complex terrain, the broader Adriatic region represents a major challenge to state-of-the-art RCMs in simulating local wind systems realistically. The objective of this study is to identify the added value in near-surface wind due to the refined grid spacing of RCMs. For this purpose, we use a multi-model ensemble composed of CORDEX regional climate simulations at 0.11° and 0.44° grid spacing, forced by the ERA-Interim reanalysis, a COSMO convection-parameterizing simulation at 0.11° and a COSMO convection-resolving simulation at 0.02° grid spacing. Surface station observations from this region and satellite QuikSCAT data over the Adriatic Sea have been compared against daily output obtained from the available simulations. Both day-to-day wind and its frequency distribution are examined. The results indicate that the 0.44° RCMs rarely outperform ERA-Interim reanalysis, while the performance of the high-resolution simulations surpasses that of ERA-Interim. We also disclose that refining the grid spacing to a few km is needed to properly capture the small-scale wind systems. Finally, we show that the simulations frequently yield the accurate angle of local wind regimes, such as for the Bora flow, but overestimate the associated wind magnitude. Finally, spectral analysis shows good agreement between measurements and simulations, indicating the correct temporal variability of the wind speed.

  17. Use of Interim Scaffolding and Neotissue Development to Produce a Scaffold-Free Living Hyaline Cartilage Graft.

    PubMed

    Lau, Ting Ting; Leong, Wenyan; Peck, Yvonne; Su, Kai; Wang, Dong-An

    2015-01-01

    The fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) constructs relies heavily on the use of biomaterial-based scaffolds. These are required as mechanical supports as well as to translate two-dimensional cultures to 3D cultures for clinical applications. Regardless of the choice of scaffold, timely degradation of scaffolds is difficult to achieve and undegraded scaffold material can lead to interference in further tissue development or morphogenesis. In cartilage tissue engineering, hydrogel is the highly preferred scaffold material as it shares many similar characteristics with native cartilaginous matrix. Hence, we employed gelatin microspheres as porogens to create a microcavitary alginate hydrogel as an interim scaffold to facilitate initial chondrocyte 3D culture and to establish a final scaffold-free living hyaline cartilaginous graft (LhCG) for cartilage tissue engineering.

  18. Modeling Clinical Outcomes in Prostate Cancer: Application and Validation of the Discrete Event Simulation Approach.

    PubMed

    Pan, Feng; Reifsnider, Odette; Zheng, Ying; Proskorovsky, Irina; Li, Tracy; He, Jianming; Sorensen, Sonja V

    2018-04-01

    Treatment landscape in prostate cancer has changed dramatically with the emergence of new medicines in the past few years. The traditional survival partition model (SPM) cannot accurately predict long-term clinical outcomes because it is limited by its ability to capture the key consequences associated with this changing treatment paradigm. The objective of this study was to introduce and validate a discrete-event simulation (DES) model for prostate cancer. A DES model was developed to simulate overall survival (OS) and other clinical outcomes based on patient characteristics, treatment received, and disease progression history. We tested and validated this model with clinical trial data from the abiraterone acetate phase III trial (COU-AA-302). The model was constructed with interim data (55% death) and validated with the final data (96% death). Predicted OS values were also compared with those from the SPM. The DES model's predicted time to chemotherapy and OS are highly consistent with the final observed data. The model accurately predicts the OS hazard ratio from the final data cut (predicted: 0.74; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.64-0.85 and final actual: 0.74; 95% CI 0.6-0.88). The log-rank test to compare the observed and predicted OS curves indicated no statistically significant difference between observed and predicted curves. However, the predictions from the SPM based on interim data deviated significantly from the final data. Our study showed that a DES model with properly developed risk equations presents considerable improvements to the more traditional SPM in flexibility and predictive accuracy of long-term outcomes. Copyright © 2018 International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  19. A Servicewide Benthic Mapping Program for National Parks

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    Moses, Christopher S.; Nayegandhi, Amar; Beavers, Rebecca; Brock, John

    2010-01-01

    In 2007, the National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring Program directed the initiation of a benthic habitat mapping program in ocean and coastal parks in alignment with the NPS Ocean Park Stewardship 2007-2008 Action Plan. With 74 ocean and Great Lakes parks stretching over more than 5,000 miles of coastline across 26 States and territories, this Servicewide Benthic Mapping Program (SBMP) is essential. This program will deliver benthic habitat maps and their associated inventory reports to NPS managers in a consistent, servicewide format to support informed management and protection of 3 million acres of submerged National Park System natural and cultural resources. The NPS and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) convened a workshop June 3-5, 2008, in Lakewood, Colo., to discuss the goals and develop the design of the NPS SBMP with an assembly of experts (Moses and others, 2010) who identified park needs and suggested best practices for inventory and mapping of bathymetry, benthic cover, geology, geomorphology, and some water-column properties. The recommended SBMP protocols include servicewide standards (such as gap analysis, minimum accuracy, final products) as well as standards that can be adapted to fit network and park unit needs (for example, minimum mapping unit, mapping priorities). SBMP Mapping Process. The SBMP calls for a multi-step mapping process for each park, beginning with a gap assessment and data mining to determine data resources and needs. An interagency announcement of intent to acquire new data will provide opportunities to leverage partnerships. Prior to new data acquisition, all involved parties should be included in a scoping meeting held at network scale. Data collection will be followed by processing and interpretation, and finally expert review and publication. After publication, all digital materials will be archived in a common format. SBMP Classification Scheme. The SBMP will map using the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS) that is being modified to include all NPS needs, such as lacustrine ecosystems and submerged cultural resources. CMECS Version III (Madden and others, 2010) includes components for water column, biotic cover, surface geology, sub-benthic, and geoform. SBMP Data Archiving. The SBMP calls for the storage of all raw data and final products in common-use data formats. The concept of 'collect once, use often' is essential to efficient use of mapping resources. Data should also be shared with other agencies and the public through various digital clearing houses, such as Geospatial One-Stop (http://gos2.geodata.gov/wps/portal/gos). To be most useful for managing submerged resources, the SBMP advocates the inventory and mapping of the five components of marine ecosystems: surface geology, biotic cover, geoform, sub-benthic, and water column. A complete benthic inventory of a park would include maps of bathymetry and the five components of CMECS. The completion of mapping for any set of components, such as bathymetry and surface geology, or a particular theme (for example, submerged aquatic vegetation) should also include a printed report.

  20. 75 FR 8988 - Environmental Impact Statements; Availability

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    2010-02-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Environmental Impact Statements; Availability AGENCY: National Park Service. ACTION: Notice of availability for the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact...) for the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the disposition of the Bureau of Mines property...

  1. 75 FR 2557 - Interim Policy for the Sharing of Information Collected by the Coast Guard Nationwide Automatic...

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    2010-01-15

    ... (real-time) information collected by the NAIS that is less than 12 hours from transmission. Level B... specific questions on the development of the NAIS final policy: 1. How might providing real-time, near real... collected by the NAIS considered sensitive? a. Is real-time or near real-time information collected by the...

  2. A Process Evaluation of Project Developmental Continuity. Interim Report II, Part B: Recommendations for Measuring Program Impact.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Love, John M.; And Others

    This report presents recommendations for measures to be used in assessing the impact of Project Developmental Continuity (PDC). Chapter I reviews the purpose of the impact study and presents the basic considerations guiding the selection of measures. Chapter II describes the review process that led to the final recommendations. Chapter III…

  3. 30 CFR 250.911 - If my platform is subject to the Platform Verification Program, what must I do?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... a project management timeline, Gantt Chart, that depicts when interim and final reports required by... 30 Mineral Resources 2 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false If my platform is subject to the Platform Verification Program, what must I do? 250.911 Section 250.911 Mineral Resources MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE...

  4. Interim Reflections on the Corporate University and SME Academy Business Development Innovation and Its Diffusion

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    Dealtry, Richard

    2008-01-01

    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to reflect on and inform about learning points from ECUANET, a two-year duration best practice action research and transnational networking project as it approaches its final stage. Design/methodology/approach: The paper explicates the key positive and obfuscating dynamics that the project team have had to,…

  5. 78 FR 62430 - Department of Defense (DoD)-Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Voluntary Cyber Security and...

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    ... National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. Comments DoD published an interim final rule on May 11, 2012 (77 FR 27615). Fifty comments from twelve respondents were received and reviewed by the... year. Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601) It has been certified that 32...

  6. 78 FR 59791 - Annual Company-Run Stress Tests at Banking Organizations With Total Consolidated Assets of More...

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    ... Stress Tests at Banking Organizations With Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion But Less... Stress Test Cycle AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board). ACTION: Interim final... framework) in their stress tests for the stress test cycle that begins October 1, 2013. For this stress test...

  7. Evaluation Design 1978-1979: ESAA Title I Migrant Program. Publication Number 78.11.

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    Friedman, Myron; And Others

    To collect and disseminate information relevant to the accountability and program components of the Title I Migrant Program in the Austin school district and to report to the Texas Education Agency through interim and final reports on how well the migrant program is meeting its stated objectives for 1978-79 are the functions of the evaluation for…

  8. 78 FR 53643 - Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Delay of Effective Date

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  9. 75 FR 53153 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act...

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    ...The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) have adopted as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) with respect to the ``Buy American--Recovery Act'' provision, section 1605 in Division A.

  10. Middle School Mathematics Professional Development Impact Study: Findings after the Second Year of Implementation. NCEE 2011-4024

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    Garet, Michael S.; Wayne, Andrew J.; Stancavage, Fran; Taylor, James; Eaton, Marian; Walters, Kirk; Song, Mengli; Brown, Seth; Hurlburt, Steven; Zhu, Pei; Sepanik, Susan; Doolittle, Fred

    2011-01-01

    This is the second and final report of the Middle School Mathematics Professional Development Impact Study, which examines the impact of providing a professional development (PD) program in rational number topics to seventh-grade mathematics teachers. An interim report (Garet et al. 2010) described the findings after one year of PD. The current…

  11. ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF GLOBAL CHANGE ON REGIONAL U.S. AIR QUALITY: A SYNTHESIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON GROUND-LEVEL OZONE (AN INTERIM REPORT OF THE U.S. EPA GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH PROGRAM)

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    The Air Quality Assessment Final Report is intended for managers and scientists working on air quality to provide them with information on the potential effects of climate change on regional air quality in the United States.

  12. 75 FR 15664 - Serve America Act Amendments to the National and Community Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic...

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    ... illustrate the limitation on the value of education awards an individual may receive, the preamble stated that a person who had previously earned the aggregate value of 1.71 awards could enroll in a quarter... interim final rule by revising the preamble language providing an example of the aggregate value of...

  13. 75 FR 78928 - Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan, Delay of Effective...

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    ... Advisories may also be issued when lake ice exists that could be hazardous to small boats. Although river...-AA17 Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan, Delay of Effective... Lake Michigan. This rule finalized interim regulations that have been in effect since 2002, with some...

  14. 75 FR 37187 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Preexisting Condition Exclusions, Lifetime and Annual...

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    ... 147.108) generally apply for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, except that in the case... the case of enrollees who are under 19 years of age, these interim final regulations under PHS Act... to the Department of Labor, identified by RIN 1210-AB43, by one of the following methods: Federal e...

  15. 75 FR 63080 - Interim Final Rule for Reporting Pre-Enactment Swap Transactions

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  16. Cyberspace, the 7th Joint Function for 21st Century Warfare

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    2017-03-31

    such as final, technical, interim, memorandum, master’s thesis, progress, quarterly, research, special, group study, etc . 3. DATE COVERED...procedures, e.g. RD/FRD, PROPIN, ITAR, etc . Include copyright information. 13. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES. Enter information not included...elsewhere such as: prepared in cooperation with; translation of; report supersedes; old edition number, etc . 14. ABSTRACT. A brief (approximately

  17. 76 FR 63676 - Final Division of Safety Systems Interim Staff Guidance DSS-ISG-2010-01: Staff Guidance Regarding...

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    ... learned based on recent submittals. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kent Wood, Division of Safety...-0001; telephone: 301-415-4120; or e- mail: [email protected] . ADDRESSES: You can access publicly... are available online in the NRC Library at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html . From this page...

  18. 76 FR 32841 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Foreign Acquisition Amendments (DFARS Case...

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    ... 2009-D012 to paragraph (d) of Alternate I of DFARS clause 252.225-7021. C. Trade Agreements--Peru The... Rica and Peru, that was published as an interim rule with a request for public comment (74 FR 37650... July 29, 2009 (75 FR 179). This final rule added Peru to the definition of ``Free Trade Agreement...

  19. SUSTAINABLE ALLOY DESIGN: SEARCHING FOR RARE EARTH ELEMENT ALTERNATIVES THROUGH CRYSTAL ENGINEERING

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    2016-02-26

    Property Maps to Guide Materials Design via Statistical Learning Summer Research Group Meeting – Materials by Design Los Alamos National Laboratory, July...Informatics, Rational design , Quantitative correlative spectroscopy and imaging, DFT, In situ high pressure mechanical property measurements, Superalloy...final, technical, interim, memorandum, master’s thesis, progress, quarterly, research , special, group study, etc. 3. DATES COVERED. Indicate the

  20. Development of a Curriculum to Meet Changing Manpower Needs of the Computer and Business Machine Industries; Interim Developments. Final Report.

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    Lescarbeau, Roland F.; And Others

    This suggested curriculum guide represents the consensus of opinion by the representatives of seven schools comprising the Technical Education Consortium, with advice of industrial experts concerning the essential educational needs of the technicians they would employ. It will serve as a guide to schools planning to institute a program applicable…

  1. Identity Work among Street-Involved Young Mothers

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    King, Katharine E.; Ross, Lori E.; Bruno, Tara L.; Erickson, Patricia G.

    2009-01-01

    The Youth Pathways Project tracked the life-course trajectories of street-involved young women (n=75) in Toronto over a one-year period. At first contact, 60% of these women had been pregnant, and 29% of those had children. In the interim leading up to the final interview 12 months later, five participants became pregnant and five had given birth.…

  2. Parallelization of Rocket Engine Simulator Software (P.R.E.S.S.)

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    Cezzar, Ruknet

    1999-01-01

    Parallelization of Rocket Engine System Software (PRESS) project is part of a collaborative effort with Southern University at Baton Rouge (SUBR), University of West Florida (UWF), and Jackson State University (JSU). The project has started on October 19, 1995, and after a three-year period corresponding to project phases and fiscal-year funding by NASA Lewis Research Center (now Glenn Research Center), has ended on October 18, 1998. The one-year no-cost extension period was granted on June 7, 1998, until October 19, 1999. The aim of this one year no-cost extension period was to carry out further research to complete the work and lay the groundwork for subsequent research in the area of aerospace engine design optimization software tools. The previous progress for the research has been reported in great detail in respective interim and final research progress reports, seven of them, in all. While the purpose of this report is to be a final summary and an valuative view of the entire work since the first year funding, the following is a quick recap of the most important sections of the interim report dated April 30, 1999.

  3. Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs; Organ Procurement Organization Reporting and Communication; Transplant Outcome Measures and Documentation Requirements; Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs; Payment to Nonexcepted Off-Campus Provider-Based Department of a Hospital; Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program; Establishment of Payment Rates Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Nonexcepted Items and Services Furnished by an Off-Campus Provider-Based Department of a Hospital. Final rule with comment period and interim final rule with comment period.

    PubMed

    2016-11-14

    This final rule with comment period revises the Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and the Medicare ambulatory surgical center (ASC) payment system for CY 2017 to implement applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from our continuing experience with these systems. In this final rule with comment period, we describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the OPPS and those paid under the ASC payment system. In addition, this final rule with comment period updates and refines the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program and the ASC Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program. Further, in this final rule with comment period, we are making changes to tolerance thresholds for clinical outcomes for solid organ transplant programs; to Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) definitions, outcome measures, and organ transport documentation; and to the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs. We also are removing the HCAHPS Pain Management dimension from the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. In addition, we are implementing section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 relating to payment for certain items and services furnished by certain off-campus provider-based departments of a provider. In this document, we also are issuing an interim final rule with comment period to establish the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payment rates for the nonexcepted items and services billed by a nonexcepted off-campus provider-based department of a hospital in accordance with the provisions of section 603.

  4. Arsenic Removal from Drinking Water by Iron Removal - U.S. EPA Demonstration Project at Big Sauk Lake Mobile Home Park in Sauk Centre, MN Final Performance Evaluation Report

    EPA Science Inventory

    This report documents the activities performed and the results obtained from the one-year arsenic removal treatment technology demonstration project at the Big Sauk Lake Mobile Home Park (BSLMHP) in Sauk Centre, MN. The objectives of the project are to evaluate (1) the effective...

  5. Final Cannon AFB Housing Privatization Environmental Assessment

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-07-01

    parking areas, sidewalks, street lighting , utilities, and storm water drainage systems within the MFH areas would be the responsibility of the PO. The...accordance with the quality standards established. Infrastructure such as roads, parking areas, sidewalks, street lighting , utilities, and storm water...to new residents presents instructions for proper disposal of used oil, batteries, tires, and fluorescent light bulbs. 3.7 AIR QUALITY 3.7.1

  6. Climate science informs participatory scenario development and applications to decision making in Alaska

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    Welling, L. A.; Winfree, R.; Mow, J.

    2012-12-01

    Climate change presents unprecedented challenges for managing natural and cultural resources into the future. Impacts are expected to be highly consequential but specific effects are difficult to predict, requiring a flexible process for adaptation planning that is tightly coupled to climate science delivery systems. Scenario planning offers a tool for making science-based decisions under uncertainty. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the Department of the Interior Climate Science Centers (CSCs), the NOAA Regional Integrated Science and Assessment teams (RISAs), and other academic, government, non-profit, and private partners to develop and apply scenarios to long-range planning and decision frameworks. In April 2012, Alaska became the first region of the NPS to complete climate change scenario planning for every national park, preserve, and monument. These areas, which collectively make up two-thirds of the total area of the NPS, are experiencing visible and measurable effects attributable to climate change. For example, thawing sea ice, glaciers and permafrost have resulted in coastal erosion, loss of irreplaceable cultural sites, slope failures, flooding of visitor access routes, and infrastructure damage. With higher temperatures and changed weather patterns, woody vegetation has expanded into northern tundra, spruce and cedar diebacks have occurred in southern Alaska, and wildland fire severity has increased. Working with partners at the Alaska Climate Science Center and the Scenario Network for Alaska Planning the NPS integrates quantitative, model-driven data with qualitative, participatory techniques to scenario creation. The approach enables managers to access and understand current climate change science in a form that is relevant for their decision making. Collaborative workshops conducted over the past two years grouped parks from Alaska's southwest, northwest, southeast, interior and central areas. The emphasis was to identify and connect climate and social drivers of change to ecological processes and decision making. Components included review and synthesis of climate observations and projections, effects and impacts, and information on other relevant factors (e.g., subsistence activities, land cover, fire activity, land use change, sea level shifts). Although workshops focused primarily on park lands and waters, nearby communities and other land management units also participated. Results include a framework through which managers are beginning to analyze uncertainties associated with climate change and ecosystem responses and evaluate appropriate and effective actions. For example, at Kenai Fjords National Park, melting from the Harding Icefield and Exit Glacier is changing how managers respond to local flooding issues. The Exit Glacier is one of the park's iconic visitor experiences and in the last four years, the road to the glacier has been subject to mid-summer/fair weather flooding which are outside the historic norms. Rather than seek a traditional solution to the issue, park management has been working with highway engineers to evolve interim solutions as this dynamic system continues to rapidly change. Climate change scenarios established a set of possible plausible futures for the park and are also being used to "wind tunnel" potential responses.

  7. Landscape ecology: a concept for protecting park resources

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    Allen, Craig D.; Lissoway, John; Yarborough, Keith

    1990-01-01

    The Southwest Region has been supporting Resource Basic Inventory (RBI) efforts to establish baseline data for comparisons with long-term monitoring results to be conducted in the future. This “pulse taking” is a part of the Servicewide initiative being fostered so that resource managers, scientists, and park managers will be able to track the health of park resources by determining changes and trends. The RBI work is being linked with the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Bandelier, Big Thicket, Big Bend, Padre Island, and Guadalupe Mountains. Many of the parks in the southwest Region have only partially completed RBIs. This informational shortcoming is a pervasive threat to the parks because without detailed knowledge of the parks’ respective resources the Service cannot protect them adequately. To overcome this deficiency, the SWRO’s Division of Natural Resources Management and Science has fostered at Bandelier a pilot research effort, which started in FY ’87 and utilizes a landscape ecology paradigm. This concept links the RBI, GIS, and research activities in a park to present an overall picture of the park in its regional ecosystem setting. The flowchart diagrams this project’s concept. The results have been encouraging. A final report was recently completed (Allen 1989). This concept may now be applied to other Southwest Region parks.

  8. An improved hierarchical A * algorithm in the optimization of parking lots

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    Wang, Yong; Wu, Junjuan; Wang, Ying

    2017-08-01

    In the parking lot parking path optimization, the traditional evaluation index is the shortest distance as the best index and it does not consider the actual road conditions. Now, the introduction of a more practical evaluation index can not only simplify the hardware design of the boot system but also save the software overhead. Firstly, we establish the parking lot network graph RPCDV mathematical model and all nodes in the network is divided into two layers which were constructed using different evaluation function base on the improved hierarchical A * algorithm which improves the time optimal path search efficiency and search precision of the evaluation index. The final results show that for different sections of the program attribute parameter algorithm always faster the time to find the optimal path.

  9. 77 FR 24980 - Final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the South Unit of Badlands...

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    2012-04-26

    ... the availability of the Final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) for the South Unit of Badlands National Park, South Dakota. DATES: The Final GMP/EIS will remain available... Register by the Environmental Protection Agency. ADDRESSES: Copies of the GMP/EIS are available by request...

  10. Computational genomic analysis of PARK7 interactome reveals high BBS1 gene expression as a prognostic factor favoring survival in malignant pleural mesothelioma.

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    Vavougios, Georgios D; Solenov, Evgeniy I; Hatzoglou, Chrissi; Baturina, Galina S; Katkova, Liubov E; Molyvdas, Paschalis Adam; Gourgoulianis, Konstantinos I; Zarogiannis, Sotirios G

    2015-10-01

    The aim of our study was to assess the differential gene expression of Parkinson protein 7 (PARK7) interactome in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) using data mining techniques to identify novel candidate genes that may play a role in the pathogenicity of MPM. We constructed the PARK7 interactome using the ConsensusPathDB database. We then interrogated the Oncomine Cancer Microarray database using the Gordon Mesothelioma Study, for differential gene expression of the PARK7 interactome. In ConsensusPathDB, 38 protein interactors of PARK7 were identified. In the Gordon Mesothelioma Study, 34 of them were assessed out of which SUMO1, UBC3, KIAA0101, HDAC2, DAXX, RBBP4, BBS1, NONO, RBBP7, HTRA2, and STUB1 were significantly overexpressed whereas TRAF6 and MTA2 were significantly underexpressed in MPM patients (network 2). Furthermore, Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that MPM patients with high BBS1 expression had a median overall survival of 16.5 vs. 8.7 mo of those that had low expression. For validation purposes, we performed a meta-analysis in Oncomine database in five sarcoma datasets. Eight network 2 genes (KIAA0101, HDAC2, SUMO1, RBBP4, NONO, RBBP7, HTRA2, and MTA2) were significantly differentially expressed in an array of 18 different sarcoma types. Finally, Gene Ontology annotation enrichment analysis revealed significant roles of the PARK7 interactome in NuRD, CHD, and SWI/SNF protein complexes. In conclusion, we identified 13 novel genes differentially expressed in MPM, never reported before. Among them, BBS1 emerged as a novel predictor of overall survival in MPM. Finally, we identified that PARK7 interactome is involved in novel pathways pertinent in MPM disease. Copyright © 2015 the American Physiological Society.

  11. Calculation of H2-He Flow with Nonequilibrium Ionization and Radiation: an Interim Report

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    Furudate, Michiko; Chang, Keun-Shik

    2005-01-01

    The nonequilibrium ionization process in hydrogen-helium mixture behind a strong shock wave is studied numerically using the detailed ionization rate model developed recently by Park which accounts for emission and absorption of Lyman lines. The study finds that, once the avalanche ionization is started, the Lyman line is self-absorbed. The intensity variation of the radiation at 5145 Angstroms found by Leibowitz in a shock tube experiment can be numerically reproduced by assuming that ionization behind the shock wave prior to the onset of avalanche ionization is 1.3%. Because 1.3% initial ionization is highly unlikely, Leibowitz s experimental data is deemed questionable. By varying the initial electron density value in the calculation, the calculated ionization equilibration time is shown to increase approximately as inverse square-root of the initial electron density value. The true ionization equilibration time is most likely much longer than the value found by Leibowitz.

  12. "We actually care and we want to make the parks better": A qualitative study of youth experiences and perceptions after conducting park audits.

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    Gallerani, David G; Besenyi, Gina M; Wilhelm Stanis, Sonja A; Kaczynski, Andrew T

    2017-02-01

    This study explored youths' experiences and perceptions about community engagement as a result of participating in a community-based data collection project using paper and mobile technology park environmental audit tools. In July 2014, youth (ages 11-18, n=50) were recruited to participate in nine focus groups after auditing two parks each using paper, electronic, or both versions of the Community Park Audit Tool in Greenville County, SC. The focus groups explored the youths' experiences participating in the project, changes as a result of participation, suggested uses of park audit data collected, and who should use the tools. Four themes emerged related to youths' project participation experiences: two positive (fun and new experiences) and two negative (uncomfortable/unsafe and travel issues). Changes described as a result of participating in the project fell into four themes: increased awareness, motivation for further action, physical activity benefits, and no change. Additionally, youth had numerous suggestions for utilizing the data collected that were coded into six themes: maintenance & aesthetics, feature/amenity addition, online park information, park rating/review system, fundraising, and organizing community projects. Finally, six themes emerged regarding who the youth felt could use the tools: frequent park visitors, community groups/organizations, parks and recreation professionals, adults, youth, and everyone. This study revealed a wealth of information about youth experiences conducting park audits for community health promotion. Understanding youth attitudes and preferences can help advance youth empowerment and civic engagement efforts to promote individual and community health. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  13. 76 FR 4369 - Interim Deputation Agreements; Interim BIA Adult Detention Facility Guidelines

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    ... Adult Detention Facility Guidelines AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the online publication of the Interim BIA Adult Detention Facility Guidelines and... Indian Affairs Web site. DATES: These Interim BIA Adult Detention Facility Guidelines and Interim Model...

  14. Fair credit reporting medical information regulations. Final rules.

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    2005-11-22

    The OCC, Board, FDIC, OTS, and NCUA (Agencies) are publishing final rules to implement section 411 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act). The final rules create exceptions to the statute's general prohibition on creditors obtaining or using medical information pertaining to a consumer in connection with any determination of the consumer's eligibility, or continued eligibility, for credit for all creditors. The exceptions permit creditors to obtain or use medical information in connection with credit eligibility determinations where necessary and appropriate for legitimate purposes, consistent with the Congressional intent to restrict the use of medical information for inappropriate purposes. The final rules also create limited exceptions to permit affiliates to share medical information with each other without becoming consumer reporting agencies. The final rules are substantially similar to the rules adopted by the Agencies on an interim final basis in June 2005.

  15. 77 FR 38801 - Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

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    2012-06-29

    ... Resource Management (VRM) Plan, Amendment, Class Designation, Carbon County, WY, Review Period Ends: 07/30... Final Vehicle Management Plan, Implementation, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, Review Period Ends.... EIS No. 20120199, Final EIS, RUS, MS, ADOPTION--Kemper County Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle...

  16. Superfund record of decision (EPA Region 10): Elmendorf Air Force Base, Operable Unit 2, source area ST41, Anchorage, AK. (First remedial action), September 1992. Interim report

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    Not Available

    1992-09-01

    The 13,130-acre Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB) site is located adjacent to the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. From 1940 to 1991, Elmendorf AFB used a 20-acre portion of the site, referred to as source area ST41, to store the fuel product JP-4 and aviation gasoline in four 1-million gallon underground tanks. As a result of numerous leaks and above-ground spills since the tanks were installed in the 1940s, USAF conducted investigations through its Installation Restoration Program (IRP). These investigations revealed several hundred thousand gallons of fuel in the ground water and soil. The ROD addresses an interim remedy at Elmendorfmore » AFB. The action is needed to reduce further spread of fuel constituents through the recovery of floating product on the ground water surface, and containment of seeps. Future RODs will include a final remedy for ground water and soil at ST41, as OU2, and will address the other six OUs at the site. The primary contaminants of concern affecting the ground water at ST41 are the compounds in JP-4, especially VOCs such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes. The selected interim remedial action for the site are included.« less

  17. Final Report: Characterization of Canister Mockup Weld Residual Stresses

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    Enos, David; Bryan, Charles R.

    2016-12-01

    Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of interim storage containers has been indicated as a high priority data gap by the Department of Energy (DOE) (Hanson et al., 2012), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI, 2011), the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB, 2010a), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, 2012a, 2012b). Uncertainties exist in terms of the environmental conditions that prevail on the surface of the storage containers, the stress state within the container walls associated both with weldments as well as within the base metal itself, and the electrochemical properties of the storage containers themselves. The goal of the workmore » described in this document is to determine the stress states that exists at various locations within a typical storage canister by evaluating the properties of a full-diameter cylindrical mockup of an interim storage canister. This mockup has been produced using the same manufacturing procedures as the majority of the fielded spent nuclear fuel interim storage canisters. This document describes the design and procurement of the mockup and the characterization of the stress state associated with various portions of the container. It also describes the cutting of the mockup into sections for further analyses, and a discussion of the potential impact of the results from the stress characterization effort.« less

  18. GPS water vapor and its comparison with radiosonde and ERA-Interim data in Algeria

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    Namaoui, Houaria; Kahlouche, Salem; Belbachir, Ahmed Hafid; Van Malderen, Roeland; Brenot, Hugues; Pottiaux, Eric

    2017-05-01

    Remote sensing of atmospheric water vapor using global positioning system (GPS) data has become an effective tool in meteorology, weather forecasting and climate research. This paper presents the estimation of precipitable water (PW) from GPS observations and meteorological data in Algeria, over three stations located at Algiers, Bechar and Tamanrasset. The objective of this study is to analyze the sensitivity of the GPS PW estimates for the three sites to the weighted mean temperature ( T m), obtained separately from two types of T m- T s regression [one general, and one developed specifically for Algeria ( T s stands for surface temperature)], and calculated directly from ERA-Interim data. The results show that the differences in T m are of the order of 18 K, producing differences of 2.01 mm in the final evaluation of PW. A good agreement is found between GPS-PW and PW calculated from radiosondes, with a small mean difference with Vaisala radiosondes. A comparison between GPS and ERA-Interim shows a large difference (4 mm) in the highlands region. This difference is possibly due to the topography. These first results are encouraging, in particular for meteorological applications in this region, with good hope to extend our dataset analysis to a more complete, nationwide coverage over Algeria.

  19. 24 CFR 35.820 - Interim controls.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Interim controls. 35.820 Section 35...-Possession Multifamily Property § 35.820 Interim controls. HUD shall conduct interim controls in accordance... accordance with § 35.815. Interim controls are considered completed when clearance is achieved in accordance...

  20. 24 CFR 35.820 - Interim controls.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 24 Housing and Urban Development 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Interim controls. 35.820 Section 35...-Possession Multifamily Property § 35.820 Interim controls. HUD shall conduct interim controls in accordance... accordance with § 35.815. Interim controls are considered completed when clearance is achieved in accordance...

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