78 FR 5075 - Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Set-Top Boxes

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-01-23

... necessary procedures. Please also note that those wishing to bring laptops into the Forrestal Building will be required to obtain a property pass. Visitors should avoid bringing laptops, or allow an extra 45... (MVPD) could inadvertently bring tablet computers, computers, gaming consoles, and smartphones under...

47 CFR 76.1302 - Carriage agreement proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any video programming vendor or multichannel video programming distributor... required. Any aggrieved video programming vendor or multichannel video programming distributor intending to... programming distributor that it intends to file a complaint with the Commission based on actions alleged to...

A comparison of the performance of male and female CBD distributors in Peru.

PubMed

Foreit, J R; Garate, M R; Brazzoduro, A; Guillen, F; Herrera, M C; Suarez, F C

1992-01-01

This report presents the results of an operations research project to increase male involvement in family planning in Peru. Two community-based distribution (CBD) programs, PROFAMILIA of Lima and CENPROF of Trujillo, Peru, recruited male contraceptive distributors and compared their performance to that of female distributors recruited at the same time. Both programs found it harder to recruit men than women as distributors. Program supervisors, who were women, were less comfortable with men than with other women, even though there were no differences in distributor compliance with program norms. Male distributors were more likely to serve male clients and sell male methods (condoms), while female distributors were more likely to serve female clients and sell female methods (pills). Men sold as much or more total couple-years of protection than did women, and they recruited as many or more new acceptors. Gender was found to exert an impact on method mix independent of other distributor characteristics, such as age, education, marital status, and number of living children. The study suggests that family planning programs can influence method mix and client characteristics by recruiting men as CBD distributors.

47 CFR 76.607 - Transmission of commercial advertisements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

...; and (C) The cable operator or other MVPD performs a spot check, as defined in § 76.607(a)(3)(iv)(A... had 10,000,000 subscribers or more as of December 31, 2011 must perform annual spot checks, as defined... other MVPD, and perform a spot check, as defined in § 76.607(a)(3)(iv)(A), (B), (D), and (E), on...

47 CFR 76.607 - Transmission of commercial advertisements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

...; and (C) The cable operator or other MVPD performs a spot check, as defined in § 76.607(a)(3)(iv)(A... had 10,000,000 subscribers or more as of December 31, 2011 must perform annual spot checks, as defined... other MVPD, and perform a spot check, as defined in § 76.607(a)(3)(iv)(A), (B), (D), and (E), on...

47 CFR 76.607 - Transmission of commercial advertisements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

...; and (C) The cable operator or other MVPD performs a spot check, as defined in § 76.607(a)(3)(iv)(A... had 10,000,000 subscribers or more as of December 31, 2011 must perform annual spot checks, as defined... other MVPD, and perform a spot check, as defined in § 76.607(a)(3)(iv)(A), (B), (D), and (E), on...

77 FR 47383 - Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-08-08

... monitor trends on an annual basis. To continue our time-series analysis, we request data as of June 30... information and time- series data we should collect for the analysis of various MVPD performance metrics. In... revenues, cash flows, and margins. To the extent possible, we seek five-year time-series data to allow us...

47 CFR 76.1003 - Program access proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Access to Cable Programming § 76.1003 Program access proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any multichannel video programming distributor aggrieved by conduct... multichannel video programming distributor intending to file a complaint under this section must first notify...

47 CFR 76.1003 - Program access proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Access to Cable Programming § 76.1003 Program access proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any multichannel video programming distributor aggrieved by conduct... multichannel video programming distributor intending to file a complaint under this section must first notify...

47 CFR 76.1003 - Program access proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Access to Cable Programming § 76.1003 Program access proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any multichannel video programming distributor aggrieved by conduct... multichannel video programming distributor intending to file a complaint under this section must first notify...

47 CFR 76.1003 - Program access proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Access to Cable Programming § 76.1003 Program access proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any multichannel video programming distributor aggrieved by conduct... multichannel video programming distributor intending to file a complaint under this section must first notify...

47 CFR 76.1003 - Program access proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Access to Cable Programming § 76.1003 Program access proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any multichannel video programming distributor aggrieved by conduct... multichannel video programming distributor intending to file a complaint under this section must first notify...

47 CFR 79.3 - Video description of video programming.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... transmission by a video programming distributor. (8) Children's Programming. Television programming directed at children 16 years of age and under. (b) The following video programming distributors must provide... or on children's programming, on each programming stream on which they carry one of the top four...

47 CFR 76.1302 - Carriage agreement proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Carriage agreement proceedings. 76.1302 Section... proceedings. (a) Complaints. Any video programming vendor or multichannel video programming distributor... required. Any aggrieved video programming vendor or multichannel video programming distributor intending to...

47 CFR 79.2 - Accessibility of programming providing emergency information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

...) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES CLOSED CAPTIONING AND VIDEO DESCRIPTION OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING § 79.2 Accessibility... information. (1) Video programming distributors must make emergency information, as defined in paragraph (a..., as described in § 79.1. (2) Video programming distributors and video programming providers must make...

47 CFR 76.1901 - Applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... programming distributor shall comply with the requirements of this subpart. (b) This subpart shall not apply to distribution of any content over the Internet, nor to a multichannel video programming distributor...

Voluntary Industry Distributor Accreditation Program

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-09-05

This advisory circular (AC) describes a system for the voluntary accreditation of civil aircraft parts distributors on the basis of voluntary industry oversight and provides information that may be used for developing accreditation programs. The Fede...

47 CFR 76.1301 - Prohibited practices.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... interest. No cable operator or other multichannel video programming distributor shall require a financial... systems. (b) Exclusive rights. No cable operator or other multichannel video programming distributor shall coerce any video programming vendor to provide, or retaliate against such a vendor for failing to provide...

47 CFR 76.1702 - Equal employment opportunity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Equal employment opportunity. 76.1702 Section... documents pertaining to the other employment units of a multichannel video programming distributor that... multichannel video programming distributor shall provide reasonable accommodation at these locations for...

47 CFR 76.1702 - Equal employment opportunity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Equal employment opportunity. 76.1702 Section... documents pertaining to the other employment units of a multichannel video programming distributor that... multichannel video programming distributor shall provide reasonable accommodation at these locations for...

47 CFR 76.64 - Retransmission consent.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND...) After 12:01 a.m. on October 6, 1993, no multichannel video programming distributor shall retransmit the... multichannel video programming distributor obtains the signal of a superstation that is distributed by a...

47 CFR 76.71 - Scope of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... systems serving 50 or more subscribers, and any multichannel video programming distributor. For purposes of the provisions of this subpart, a multichannel video programming distributor is an entity such as...

47 CFR 76.64 - Retransmission consent.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND...) After 12:01 a.m. on October 6, 1993, no multichannel video programming distributor shall retransmit the... multichannel video programming distributor obtains the signal of a superstation that is distributed by a...

47 CFR 76.71 - Scope of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... systems serving 50 or more subscribers, and any multichannel video programming distributor. For purposes of the provisions of this subpart, a multichannel video programming distributor is an entity such as...

47 CFR 76.64 - Retransmission consent.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND...) After 12:01 a.m. on October 6, 1993, no multichannel video programming distributor shall retransmit the... multichannel video programming distributor obtains the signal of a superstation that is distributed by a...

47 CFR 76.71 - Scope of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... systems serving 50 or more subscribers, and any multichannel video programming distributor. For purposes of the provisions of this subpart, a multichannel video programming distributor is an entity such as...

47 CFR 76.64 - Retransmission consent.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND...) After 12:01 a.m. on October 6, 1993, no multichannel video programming distributor shall retransmit the... multichannel video programming distributor obtains the signal of a superstation that is distributed by a...

47 CFR 76.71 - Scope of application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... systems serving 50 or more subscribers, and any multichannel video programming distributor. For purposes of the provisions of this subpart, a multichannel video programming distributor is an entity such as...

47 CFR 76.1301 - Prohibited practices.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Prohibited practices. 76.1301 Section 76.1301... interest. No cable operator or other multichannel video programming distributor shall require a financial... systems. (b) Exclusive rights. No cable operator or other multichannel video programming distributor shall...

47 CFR 76.1901 - Applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Applicability. 76.1901 Section 76.1901... programming distributor shall comply with the requirements of this subpart. (b) This subpart shall not apply to distribution of any content over the Internet, nor to a multichannel video programming distributor...

Defense Standardization Program Journal. October/December 2009.

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-12-01

Franchisee ! Distributor Contract Manufacturer Independent Distributor or Stocking Distributor g Highest Confidence in Authority Ewest...continued by suppliers. Although the FWG-IDR is focused on digital radiography, its work on data standardization and management will benefit all methods of...obtain funding to gain long-term benefits in periods of constrained funding. The most important task in technology migration is the identification

47 CFR 76.800 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.800 Definitions. (a) MDU. A multiple dwelling unit... owns or controls the common areas of a multiple dwelling unit building. (c) MVPD. A multichannel video...

47 CFR 76.800 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.800 Definitions. (a) MDU. A multiple dwelling unit... owns or controls the common areas of a multiple dwelling unit building. (c) MVPD. A multichannel video...

47 CFR 76.800 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.800 Definitions. (a) MDU. A multiple dwelling unit... owns or controls the common areas of a multiple dwelling unit building. (c) MVPD. A multichannel video...

24 CFR 3286.102 - Information provided by manufacturer.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION PROGRAM Certification of Installation in HUD-Administered States § 3286.102 Information provided by manufacturer. (a) Shipment of home to retailer or distributor. At the time the manufactured home is shipped to a retailer or distributor, the manufacturer must...

Selected Films for Young Adults, 1984.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Top of the News, 1984

1984-01-01

This 22-item filmography of 16mm films recommended for use in programs planned for young adults was compiled by the Selected Films for Young Adults Committee, Young Adult Services Division, American Library Association. Producers, directors, distributors, length, price, and brief annotations are provided. Addresses for 12 distributors are…

76 FR 40336 - Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Prohibited Species Donation Program

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-07-08

...)(2), the Regional Administrator based his selection on the following criteria: 1. The number and...; selection of an authorized distributor. SUMMARY: NMFS announces the renewal of permits to SeaShare..., NMFS must announce the selection each authorized distributor in the Federal Register and issue one or...

47 CFR 76.800 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Definitions. 76.800 Section 76.800 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... owns or controls the common areas of a multiple dwelling unit building. (c) MVPD. A multichannel video...

47 CFR 76.805 - Access to molding.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Access to molding. 76.805 Section 76.805 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.805 Access to molding. (a) An MVPD shall be permitted...

47 CFR 76.123 - Satellite syndicated program exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... from the distributor or television broadcast station requesting exclusivity; newspapers or magazines of... business days following the its receipt of the request; or (2) Sixty days before the program or programs...

47 CFR 76.123 - Satellite syndicated program exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... from the distributor or television broadcast station requesting exclusivity; newspapers or magazines of... business days following the its receipt of the request; or (2) Sixty days before the program or programs...

47 CFR 76.123 - Satellite syndicated program exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... from the distributor or television broadcast station requesting exclusivity; newspapers or magazines of... business days following the its receipt of the request; or (2) Sixty days before the program or programs...

47 CFR 76.123 - Satellite syndicated program exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... from the distributor or television broadcast station requesting exclusivity; newspapers or magazines of... business days following the its receipt of the request; or (2) Sixty days before the program or programs...

47 CFR 76.123 - Satellite syndicated program exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... from the distributor or television broadcast station requesting exclusivity; newspapers or magazines of... business days following the its receipt of the request; or (2) Sixty days before the program or programs...

47 CFR 76.1804 - Aeronautical frequencies: leakage monitoring (CLI).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... through 76.616 and § 76.1803; (d) Carrier frequency, tolerance, and type of modulation of all carriers in... 47 Telecommunication 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Aeronautical frequencies: leakage monitoring... Aeronautical frequencies: leakage monitoring (CLI). An MVPD shall notify the Commission before transmitting any...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 6: Prevention Program (Program 2)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

If your processes are ineligible for Program 1 and you have substances above the threshold that are not covered by OSHA’s Process Safety Management standard, you have Program 2 processes and Prevention Program applies.

Guidance for Facilities on Risk Management Programs (RMP)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Includes supplemental guidance specific to ammonia refrigeration, wastewater treatment, propane storage, warehouses, chemical distributors, offsite consequence analysis, retail agriculture, applicability of program levels, prevention, emergency response.

47 CFR 79.2 - Accessibility of programming providing emergency information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

...) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES ACCESSIBILITY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING Video Programming Owners, Providers, and... of programming providing emergency information. (1) Video programming distributors must make... or by using a method of visual presentation, as described in § 79.1. (2) Video programming...

47 CFR 79.3 - Video description of video programming.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... programming distributor. (8) Children's Programming. Television programming directed at children 16 years of... provide 50 hours of video description per calendar quarter, either during prime time or on children's... calendar quarter, either during prime time or on children's programming, on each programming stream on...

47 CFR 79.3 - Video description of video programming.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... programming distributor. (8) Children's Programming. Television programming directed at children 16 years of... provide 50 hours of video description per calendar quarter, either during prime time or on children's... calendar quarter, either during prime time or on children's programming, on each programming stream on...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 7: Prevention Program (Program 3)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The OSHA Process Safety Management program has legal authority for on-site consequences, EPA's Prevention Program for offsite consequences, so your process hazard analysis (PHA) team may have to assess new hazards to the public and offsite environment.

77 FR 66052 - Program Access Rules

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-10-31

... contracts involving cable-affiliated programming; and amendments to its rules to ensure that buying groups utilized by small and medium-sized multichannel video programming distributors (``MVPDs'') can avail...-delivered) is entitled to a standstill of an existing programming contract during the pendency of a...

75 FR 7369 - Closed Captioning of Video Programming

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-02-19

... Captioning of Video Programming AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; stay of... captioning rule that requires video programming distributors in certain circumstances to forward closed... is a summary of the Commission's Order, FCC 09-71, Closed Captioning of Video Programming, CG Docket...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 8: Emergency Response Program

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Depending on the level of processes at your facility, part 68 may require an emergency response program: an emergency response plan, emergency response equipment procedures, employee training, and procedures to ensure the program is up-to-date.

47 CFR 79.1 - Closed captioning of televised video programming.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... this section. (7) Prerecorded programming. Video programming that is not “live” or “near-live”. (8) Pre... nonexempt video programming must be provided with captions. (2) Requirements for pre-rule English language programming. (i) After January 1, 2003, 30% of the programming distributor's pre-rule nonexempt video...

47 CFR 79.4 - Closed captioning of video programming delivered using Internet protocol.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Closed captioning of video programming... (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES ACCESSIBILITY OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING Video Programming Owners, Providers, and Distributors § 79.4 Closed captioning of video programming delivered using Internet protocol. (a...

47 CFR 76.1300 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... definition of a multichannel video programming distributor set forth in paragraph (e) of this section, means... programming that: (1) Agrees to be financially liable for any fees due pursuant to a satellite cable programming, or satellite broadcast programming, contract which it signs as a contracting party as a...

47 CFR 76.75 - Specific EEO program requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements § 76.75 Specific EEO... necessary. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require a multichannel video programming...) In addition to using such recruitment sources, a multichannel video programming distributor...

47 CFR 76.75 - Specific EEO program requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements § 76.75 Specific EEO... necessary. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require a multichannel video programming...) In addition to using such recruitment sources, a multichannel video programming distributor...

47 CFR 76.75 - Specific EEO program requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements § 76.75 Specific EEO... necessary. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require a multichannel video programming...) In addition to using such recruitment sources, a multichannel video programming distributor...

47 CFR 76.75 - Specific EEO program requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements § 76.75 Specific EEO... necessary. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require a multichannel video programming...) In addition to using such recruitment sources, a multichannel video programming distributor...

47 CFR 76.804 - Disposition of home run wiring.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Disposition of home run wiring. 76.804 Section... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.804 Disposition of home run wiring. (a) Building-by-building disposition of home run wiring. (1) Where an MVPD owns the home run wiring in an MDU...

47 CFR 76.804 - Disposition of home run wiring.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Disposition of home run wiring. 76.804 Section... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.804 Disposition of home run wiring. (a) Building-by-building disposition of home run wiring. (1) Where an MVPD owns the home run wiring in an MDU...

47 CFR 76.804 - Disposition of home run wiring.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Disposition of home run wiring. 76.804 Section... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.804 Disposition of home run wiring. (a) Building-by-building disposition of home run wiring. (1) Where an MVPD owns the home run wiring in an MDU...

47 CFR 76.804 - Disposition of home run wiring.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Disposition of home run wiring. 76.804 Section... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Cable Inside Wiring § 76.804 Disposition of home run wiring. (a) Building-by-building disposition of home run wiring. (1) Where an MVPD owns the home run wiring in an MDU...

77 FR 6479 - Leased Commercial Access; Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-02-08

... Commercial Access; Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution and Carriage... contained in the Second Report and Order, FCC 11-119, pertaining to carriage of video programming vendors by multichannel video programming distributors (program carriage rules). This notice is consistent with the Secord...

75 FR 7370 - Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-02-19

... 08-255] Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television... Captioning of Video Programming; Closed Captioning Requirements for Digital Television Receivers, Declaratory... 1594, January 13, 2009, is effective February 19, 2010. Video programming distributors must comply with...

40 CFR 52.1073 - Approval status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... following exception: (i) Distributors and retailers of gasoline-ethanol blends as defined by 40 CFR 80.27(d... either the Federal clean fuel fleet program or an alternative substitute program by May 15, 1994. (e)-(g...

40 CFR 52.1073 - Approval status.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... following exception: (i) Distributors and retailers of gasoline-ethanol blends as defined by 40 CFR 80.27(d... either the Federal clean fuel fleet program or an alternative substitute program by May 15, 1994. (e)-(g...

47 CFR 76.101 - Cable syndicated program exclusivity: extent of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... part within the geographic zone for a syndicated program, the syndicated exclusivity rights to which... to each syndicated program, the geographic zone within which the television station is entitled to... program supplier, producer or distributor and the television station. In no event shall such zone exceed...

47 CFR 76.101 - Cable syndicated program exclusivity: extent of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... part within the geographic zone for a syndicated program, the syndicated exclusivity rights to which... to each syndicated program, the geographic zone within which the television station is entitled to... program supplier, producer or distributor and the television station. In no event shall such zone exceed...

47 CFR 76.101 - Cable syndicated program exclusivity: extent of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... part within the geographic zone for a syndicated program, the syndicated exclusivity rights to which... to each syndicated program, the geographic zone within which the television station is entitled to... program supplier, producer or distributor and the television station. In no event shall such zone exceed...

47 CFR 76.101 - Cable syndicated program exclusivity: extent of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... part within the geographic zone for a syndicated program, the syndicated exclusivity rights to which... to each syndicated program, the geographic zone within which the television station is entitled to... program supplier, producer or distributor and the television station. In no event shall such zone exceed...

47 CFR 76.101 - Cable syndicated program exclusivity: extent of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... part within the geographic zone for a syndicated program, the syndicated exclusivity rights to which... to each syndicated program, the geographic zone within which the television station is entitled to... program supplier, producer or distributor and the television station. In no event shall such zone exceed...

Distillation sequence for the purification and recovery of hydrocarbons

DOEpatents

Reyneke, Rian; Foral, Michael; Papadopoulos, Christos G.; Logsdon, Jeffrey S.; Eng, Wayne W. Y.; Lee, Guang-Chung; Sinclair, Ian

2007-12-25

This invention is an improved distillation sequence for the separation and purification of ethylene from a cracked gas. A hydrocarbon feed enters a C2 distributor column. The top of the C2 distributor column is thermally coupled to an ethylene distributor column, and the bottoms liquid of a C2 distributor column feeds a deethanizer column. The C2 distributor column utilizes a conventional reboiler. The top of the ethylene distributor is thermally coupled with a demethanizer column, and the bottoms liquid of the ethylene distributor feeds a C2 splitter column. The ethylene distributor column utilizes a conventional reboiler. The deethanizer and C2 splitter columns are also thermally coupled and operated at a substantially lower pressure than the C2 distributor column, the ethylene distributor column, and the demethanizer column. Alternatively, a hydrocarbon feed enters a deethanizer column. The top of the deethanizer is thermally coupled to an ethylene distributor column, and the ethylene distributor column utilizes a conventional reboiler. The top of the ethylene distributor column is thermally coupled with a demethanizer column, and the bottoms liquid of the ethylene distributor column feeds a C2 splitter column. The C2 splitter column operates at a pressure substantially lower than the ethylene distributor column, the demethanizer column, and the deethanizer column.

76 FR 53882 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Trade Fair Certification Program Application

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-08-30

... agents or distributors; market research and exposure; and joint venture and licensing opportunities for...-sector firms. The TFC Program seeks to broaden the base of U.S. firms, particularly new-to-market...

47 CFR 76.103 - Parties entitled to syndicated exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

.... (b) Distributors of syndicated programming shall be entitled to exercise exclusive rights pursuant to § 76.101 for a period of one year from the initial broadcast syndication licensing of such programming... rights in areas in which the programming has already been licensed. ...

24 CFR 3282.256 - Distributor or retailer complaint handling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

...) Where a distributor or retailer receives a consumer complaint or other information concerning a... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Distributor or retailer complaint... Distributor Responsibilities § 3282.256 Distributor or retailer complaint handling. (a) When a distributor or...

24 CFR 3282.256 - Distributor or dealer complaint handling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

...) Where a distributor or dealer receives a consumer complaint or other information concerning a... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Distributor or dealer complaint... Distributor Responsibilities § 3282.256 Distributor or dealer complaint handling. (a) When a distributor or...

24 CFR 3282.256 - Distributor or dealer complaint handling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

...) Where a distributor or dealer receives a consumer complaint or other information concerning a... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Distributor or dealer complaint... Distributor Responsibilities § 3282.256 Distributor or dealer complaint handling. (a) When a distributor or...

24 CFR 3282.256 - Distributor or dealer complaint handling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

...) Where a distributor or dealer receives a consumer complaint or other information concerning a... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Distributor or dealer complaint... Distributor Responsibilities § 3282.256 Distributor or dealer complaint handling. (a) When a distributor or...

24 CFR 3282.256 - Distributor or dealer complaint handling.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

...) Where a distributor or dealer receives a consumer complaint or other information concerning a... 24 Housing and Urban Development 5 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Distributor or dealer complaint... Distributor Responsibilities § 3282.256 Distributor or dealer complaint handling. (a) When a distributor or...

47 CFR 79.2 - Accessibility of programming providing emergency information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

...) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES CLOSED CAPTIONING AND VIDEO DESCRIPTION OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING § 79.2 Accessibility... information. (1) Video programming distributors must make emergency information, as defined in paragraph (a...; (ii) Emergency information that is provided in the video portion of a regularly scheduled newscast, or...

47 CFR 79.2 - Accessibility of programming providing emergency information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

...) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES CLOSED CAPTIONING AND VIDEO DESCRIPTION OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING § 79.2 Accessibility... information. (1) Video programming distributors must make emergency information, as defined in paragraph (a...; (ii) Emergency information that is provided in the video portion of a regularly scheduled newscast, or...

47 CFR 79.2 - Accessibility of programming providing emergency information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

...) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES CLOSED CAPTIONING AND VIDEO DESCRIPTION OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING § 79.2 Accessibility... information. (1) Video programming distributors must make emergency information, as defined in paragraph (a...; (ii) Emergency information that is provided in the video portion of a regularly scheduled newscast, or...

Microcomputer Software Programs for Vocational Education.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Rodenstein, Judith, Ed.; Lambert, Roger, Ed.

Over 200 microcomputer software packages applicable to vocational education are listed. Most of the programs are available for the Apple, TRS-80, and Commodore microcomputers. The packages have been reviewed, but have not been formally evaluated. Titles of the programs with names and addresses of the distributors are provided. Telephone numbers…

Teaching Ideas Notebook: Student Airport Tours

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Journal of Aerospace Education, 1977

1977-01-01

Outlines, as recommended by the Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association, a cooperative program between schools and local airports. The Student Airport Tours Program for class and career study groups includes a field trip to an airport, free rides, and follow-up activities. (CS)

32 CFR 85.4 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Department of Defense OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL, MILITARY AND CIVILIAN HEALTH PROMOTION... promotion program. (b) Foster an environment that enhances the development of healthful lifestyles and high... distributors for worthwhile programs benefiting military personnel when no advertised cooperation between the...

15 CFR 16.2 - Description and goal of program.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... consumer purchasing decisions and enhance consumer satisfaction. It also educates consumers, distributors... include those for which incorrect purchase decision can result in financial loss, dissatisfaction, or...

47 CFR 76.503 - National subscriber limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Ownership of Cable Systems § 76.503 National subscriber limits. (a) No cable operator shall serve more than 30 percent of all multichannel-video programming subscribers nationwide through multichannel video programming distributors owned by such operator or in which...

47 CFR 76.503 - National subscriber limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Ownership of Cable Systems § 76.503 National subscriber limits. (a) No cable operator shall serve more than 30 percent of all multichannel-video programming subscribers nationwide through multichannel video programming distributors owned by such operator or in which...

47 CFR 76.503 - National subscriber limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Ownership of Cable Systems § 76.503 National subscriber limits. (a) No cable operator shall serve more than 30 percent of all multichannel-video programming subscribers nationwide through multichannel video programming distributors owned by such operator or in which...

47 CFR 76.503 - National subscriber limits.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Ownership of Cable Systems § 76.503 National subscriber limits. (a) No cable operator shall serve more than 30 percent of all multichannel-video programming subscribers nationwide through multichannel video programming distributors owned by such operator or in which...

50 CFR 679.26 - Prohibited Species Donation Program.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... describing the applicant's expertise in providing for the distribution of food product from remote Alaskan locations to hunger relief agencies, food bank networks, or food bank distributors, including arrangements... ensure that fish donated under this program will be distributed to hunger relief agencies, food bank...

21 CFR 1002.40 - Records to be obtained by dealers and distributors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... SERVICES (CONTINUED) RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH RECORDS AND REPORTS Dealer and Distributor Records § 1002.40 Records to be obtained by dealers and distributors. (a) Dealers and distributors of electronic products... 21 Food and Drugs 8 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Records to be obtained by dealers and distributors...

47 CFR 76.1300 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Definitions. 76.1300 Section 76.1300... definition of a multichannel video programming distributor set forth in paragraph (e) of this section, means... programming that: (1) Agrees to be financially liable for any fees due pursuant to a satellite cable...

47 CFR 76.1204 - Availability of equipment performing conditional access or security functions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... system; and (3) Does not provide access to any digital transmission of multichannel video programming or... COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive... security functions. (a)(1) A multichannel video programming distributor that utilizes navigation devices to...

47 CFR 101.603 - Permissible communications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

..., to their customers except that the distribution of video entertainment material to customers is... 6425-6525 MHz, 17,700-18,580 MHz, and on frequencies above 21,200 MHz, licensees may deliver any of... program material to multichannel video programming distributors, except in the frequency bands 6425-6525...

47 CFR 101.603 - Permissible communications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

..., to their customers except that the distribution of video entertainment material to customers is... 6425-6525 MHz, 17,700-18,580 MHz, and on frequencies above 21,200 MHz, licensees may deliver any of... program material to multichannel video programming distributors, except in the frequency bands 6425-6525...

47 CFR 101.603 - Permissible communications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

..., to their customers except that the distribution of video entertainment material to customers is... 6425-6525 MHz, 17,700-18,580 MHz, and on frequencies above 21,200 MHz, licensees may deliver any of... program material to multichannel video programming distributors, except in the frequency bands 6425-6525...

47 CFR 76.7 - General special relief, waiver, enforcement, complaint, show cause, forfeiture, and declaratory...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE... interested party, cable television system operator, a multichannel video programming distributor, local...

47 CFR 76.7 - General special relief, waiver, enforcement, complaint, show cause, forfeiture, and declaratory...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE... interested party, cable television system operator, a multichannel video programming distributor, local...

47 CFR 76.7 - General special relief, waiver, enforcement, complaint, show cause, forfeiture, and declaratory...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE... interested party, cable television system operator, a multichannel video programming distributor, local...

47 CFR 76.7 - General special relief, waiver, enforcement, complaint, show cause, forfeiture, and declaratory...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE... interested party, cable television system operator, a multichannel video programming distributor, local...

47 CFR 76.7 - General special relief, waiver, enforcement, complaint, show cause, forfeiture, and declaratory...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE... interested party, cable television system operator, a multichannel video programming distributor, local...

Software Piracy, Ethics, and the Academician.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Bassler, Richard A.

The numerous software programs available for easy, low-cost copying raise ethical questions. The problem can be examined from the viewpoints of software users, teachers, authors, vendors, and distributors. Software users might hesitate to purchase or use software which prevents the making of back-up copies for program protection. Teachers in…

47 CFR 76.103 - Parties entitled to syndicated exclusivity.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

.... (b) Distributors of syndicated programming shall be entitled to exercise exclusive rights pursuant to § 76.101 for a period of one year from the initial broadcast syndication licensing of such programming... station licensees shall be entitled to exercise exclusivity rights pursuant to § 76.101 in accordance with...

47 CFR 76.124 - Requirements for invocation of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... station licensee or distributor of syndicated programming to be eligible to invoke the provisions of § 76... against duplication of programming imported under the Statutory Copyright License, as provided in § 76.122... foregoing language plus a clear and specific reference to the licensee's authority to exercise exclusivity...

47 CFR 76.124 - Requirements for invocation of protection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... station licensee or distributor of syndicated programming to be eligible to invoke the provisions of § 76... against duplication of programming imported under the Statutory Copyright License, as provided in § 76.122... foregoing language plus a clear and specific reference to the licensee's authority to exercise exclusivity...

77 FR 60432 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-10-03

... Confidentiality: There is no assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents. Privacy Impact Assessment: No... quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection... INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-1033. Title: Multi-Channel Video Program Distributor EEO Program Annual...

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

Milostan, Catharina; Levin, Todd; Muehleisen, Ralph T.

Many electric utilities operate energy efficiency incentive programs that encourage increased dissemination and use of energy-efficient (EE) products in their service territories. The programs can be segmented into three broad categories—downstream incentive programs target product end users, midstream programs target product distributors, and upstream programs target product manufacturers. Traditional downstream programs have had difficulty engaging Small Business/Small Portfolio (SBSP) audiences, and an opportunity exists to expand Commercial Midstream Incentive Programs (CMIPs) to reach this market segment instead.

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Appendix C: Technical Assistance

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Resources available to assist warehousing facilities include the Office of Emergency Management website, EPCRA/Superfund/RCRA/CAA hotline, OSHA website and documents and training program, and American Institute of Chemical Engineers publications.

General RMP Guidance - Appendix E: Supplemental Risk Management Program Guidance for Ammonia Refrigeration Facilities

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Additional information for food processors, food distributors, refrigerated warehouses, and any other facility with ammonia refrigeration system. Includes guidance on exemptions, threshold quantity, offsite consequence analysis.

Low capital implementation of distributed distillation in ethylene recovery

DOEpatents

Reyneke, Rian; Foral, Michael J.; Lee, Guang-Chung

2006-10-31

An apparatus for recovering ethylene from a hydrocarbon feed stream, where the apparatus is a single distillation column pressure shell encasing an upper region and a lower region. The upper region houses an ethylene distributor rectifying section and the lower region houses a C2 distributor section and an ethylene distributor stripping section. Vapor passes from the lower region into the upper region, and liquid passes from the upper region to the lower region. The process for recovering the ethylene is also disclosed. The hydrocarbon feed stream is introduced into the C2 distributor section, and after a series of stripping and refluxing steps, distinct hydrocarbon products are recovered from the C2 distributor section, the ethylene distributor stripping section, and the ethylene distributor rectifying section, respectively.

Appendix E: Supplemental Risk Management Program Guidance for Ammonia Refrigeration Facilities

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Additional information for food processors, food distributors, refrigerated warehouses, and any other facility that has an ammonia refrigeration system. Includes details on exemption for farms, threshold quantity, and offsite consequence analysis.

47 CFR 76.1201 - Rights of subscribers to use or attach navigation devices.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Rights of subscribers to use or attach... programming distributor shall prevent the connection or use of navigation devices to or with its multichannel video programming system, except in those circumstances where electronic or physical harm would be...

47 CFR 76.1201 - Rights of subscribers to use or attach navigation devices.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Rights of subscribers to use or attach... programming distributor shall prevent the connection or use of navigation devices to or with its multichannel video programming system, except in those circumstances where electronic or physical harm would be...

47 CFR 15.124 - DTV transition notices by manufacturers of televisions and related devices.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... April 1, 2009, and June 30, 2009, must include notices about the digital television (DTV) transition... from television broadcast receivers; and set-top boxes available for sale at retail that receive video programming provided by multi-channel video programming distributors. (b) The notices required under paragraph...

24 CFR 3286.113 - Information provided by retailer.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... distributor that is selling or leasing the home; (3) The state and address where the home is to be sited, and... number or e-mail address obtained by calling the Office of Manufactured Housing Programs. For convenience...

Management and Economic Implications of Bundling and Block Booking of Television and Cable Programming.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Picard, Robert G.

Bundling, a practice which has increased dramatically in the television and cable industries in recent years, occurs when program distributors package groups of movies and episodes of series, and then sell licenses to use these packages to TV stations and cable channels. Typically, such bundled packages include both highly desirable and less…

47 CFR 76.1901 - Applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Applicability. 76.1901 Section 76.1901 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... to distribution of any content over the Internet, nor to a multichannel video programming distributor...

47 CFR 76.1901 - Applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Applicability. 76.1901 Section 76.1901 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... to distribution of any content over the Internet, nor to a multichannel video programming distributor...

47 CFR 76.1901 - Applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Applicability. 76.1901 Section 76.1901 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... to distribution of any content over the Internet, nor to a multichannel video programming distributor...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Table of Contents

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Risk Management Program guidance helps owners and operators of stationary sources to determine if their processes are subject to regulation under section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act and 40 CFR part 68 and to comply with regulations.

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

None, None

Snapshot reports use data from DOE's LED Lighting Facts product list to compare the LED performance to standard technologies, and are designed to help lighting retailers, distributors, designers, utilities, energy efficiency program sponsors, and other stakeholders understand the current state of the LED market and its trajectory.

76 FR 59963 - Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-09-28

...In this document, the Commission proposes rules to implement provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (``CVAA'') that mandate rules for closed captioning of certain video programming delivered using Internet protocol (``IP''). The Commission seeks comment on rules that would apply to the distributors, providers, and owners of IP-delivered video programming, as well as the devices that display such programming.

Turning goods over to distributor: record keeping and possible product disparagement.

PubMed

Decker, R

1990-08-01

A distributor of medical supplies and devices is now representing a new manufacturer. He wants the buying hospital to also switch to this new manufacturer. The distributor has offered to replace existing stocks of items with those from the new manufacturer. The distributor would take the items from the hospital's existing stocks and use them as demos or otherwise dispose of them. The hospital materials manager is agreeable but wonders about legal complications. In this dialogue, Dr. Decker discusses the legal issues involved in this proposition of the distributor.

15 CFR 995.22 - Training of data users.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

15 CFR 995.22 - Training of data users.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

Method and apparatus for producing co-current fluid contact

DOEpatents

Trutna, William R.

1997-01-01

An improved packing system and method are disclosed wherein a packing section includes a liquid distributor and a separator placed above the distributor so that gas rising through the liquid distributor contacts liquid in the distributor, forming a gas-liquid combination which rises in co-current flow to the separator. Liquid is collected in the separator, from which gas rises.

Method and apparatus for producing co-current fluid contact

DOEpatents

Trutna, W.R.

1997-12-09

An improved packing system and method are disclosed wherein a packing section includes a liquid distributor and a separator placed above the distributor so that gas rising through the liquid distributor contacts liquid in the distributor, forming a gas-liquid combination which rises in co-current flow to the separator. Liquid is collected in the separator, from which gas rises. 13 figs.

Measurement framework for product service system performance of generator set distributors

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Sofianti, Tanika D.

2017-11-01

Selling Generator Set (Genset) in B2B market, distributors assisted manufacturers to sell products. This is caused by the limited resources owned by the manufacturer for adding service elements. These service elements are needed to enhance the competitiveness of the generator sets. Some genset distributors often sell products together with supports to their customers. Industrial distributor develops services to meet the needs of the customer. Generator set distributors support machines and equipment produced by manufacturer. The services delivered by the distributors could enhance value obtained by the customers from the equipment. Services provided to customers in bidding process, ordering process of the equipment from the manufacturer, equipment delivery, installations, and the after sales stage. This paper promotes framework to measure Product Service System (PSS) of Generator Set distributors in delivering their products and services for the customers. The methodology of conducting this research is by adopting the perspective of the providers and customers and by taking into account the tangible and intangible products. This research leads to the idea of improvement of current Product Service System of a Genset distributor. This research needs further studies in more detailed measures and the implementation of measurement tools.

Farm-to-school programs: perspectives of school food service professionals.

PubMed

Izumi, Betty T; Alaimo, Katherine; Hamm, Michael W

2010-01-01

This qualitative study used a case study approach to explore the potential of farm-to-school programs to simultaneously improve children's diets and provide farmers with viable market opportunities. Semistructured interviews were the primary data collection strategy. Seven farm-to-school programs in the Upper Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States. Seven school food service professionals, 7 farmers, and 4 food distributors recruited from 7 farm-to-school programs. Interviews probed why farmers, school food service professionals, and food distributors participate in farm-to-school programs and how they characterize the opportunities and challenges to local school food procurement. Data were analyzed using thematic coding and data displays. School food service professionals described 3 motivators for buying locally grown food for their cafeterias: (1) "The students like it," (2) "The price is right," and (3) "We're helping our local farmer." Students' preference for locally grown food was related to food quality, influence of school staff, and relationships with farmers. Buying food directly from farmers and wholesalers was associated with lower prices and flexible specifications, and the "local feel." Understanding school food service professionals' motivations for buying locally grown food is critical to the sustainability of farm-to-school programs. Copyright 2010 Society for Nutrition Education. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

40 CFR 80.7 - Requests for information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 16 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Requests for information. 80.7 Section 80.7 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) AIR PROGRAMS (CONTINUED... refiner, distributor, wholesale purchaser-consumer, or retailer to report the following information...

47 CFR 76.65 - Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent complaints.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Carriage of Television Broadcast Signals.... Television broadcast stations and multichannel video programming distributors shall negotiate in good faith... containing different terms and conditions, including price terms, with different multichannel video...

47 CFR 76.65 - Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent complaints.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Carriage of Television Broadcast Signals.... Television broadcast stations and multichannel video programming distributors shall negotiate in good faith... containing different terms and conditions, including price terms, with different multichannel video...

47 CFR 76.65 - Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent complaints.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Carriage of Television Broadcast Signals.... Television broadcast stations and multichannel video programming distributors shall negotiate in good faith... containing different terms and conditions, including price terms, with different multichannel video...

47 CFR 76.65 - Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent complaints.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Carriage of Television Broadcast Signals.... Television broadcast stations and multichannel video programming distributors shall negotiate in good faith... containing different terms and conditions, including price terms, with different multichannel video...

Consumer server: A UNIX based event distributor in new CDF data acquisition system

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

Abe, F.; Morita, Y.; Nomachi, M.

1994-12-31

Consumer Server is a program to handle event data and consumer trigger requests I/Os among Level 3 farm and consumer processes in CDF new data acquisition system. This program uses standard UNIX libraries and commercial network technologies to obtain higher portability. The authors describe the concept and configuration of the Consumer Server and report its performance.

Numerical studies on the performance of a flow distributor in tank

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

Shin, Soo Jai, E-mail: shinsoojai@kaeri.re.kr; Kim, Young In; Ryu, Seungyeob

2015-03-10

Flow distributors are generally observed in several nuclear power plants. During core make-up tank (CMT) injection into the reactor, the condensation and thermal stratification are observed in the CMT, and rapid condensation disturbs the injection operation. To reduce the condensation phenomena in the tank, CMT was equipped with a flow distributor. The optimal design of the flow distributor is very important to ensure the structural integrity the CMT and its safe operation during certain transient or accident conditions. In the present study, we numerically investigated the performance of a flow distributor in tank with different shape factors such as themore » total number of holes, pitch-to-hole diameter ratios, diameter of the hole, and the area ratios. These data will contribute to a design of the flow distributor.« less

Growing Up Literate: Spelling and Spatial Relationships.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Staples, Betsy

1984-01-01

Reviews two spelling packages ("Spelldiver" and "Attack of the Spelling Bees") and a reading program ("The Word Bird"), which teaches spatial relationships while encouraging the young reader to read carefully. Includes suggested age(s), hardware needed, current price, manufacturer, distributor, and in-depth evaluation…

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 1: General Applicability

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The Risk Management Program rule covers you if you are: the owner/operator of a stationary source, that has more than a threshold quantity, of a regulated substance, in a process. Follow the flowchart, definitions, and Q & A's to determine applicability.

15 CFR 995.10 - Correspondence and applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.10 Correspondence and applications. (a) Distributors or value-added distributors desiring certification from NOAA shall provide a...

15 CFR 995.10 - Correspondence and applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.10 Correspondence and applications. (a) Distributors or value-added distributors desiring certification from NOAA shall provide a...

15 CFR 995.10 - Correspondence and applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.10 Correspondence and applications. (a) Distributors or value-added distributors desiring certification from NOAA shall provide a...

15 CFR 995.10 - Correspondence and applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.10 Correspondence and applications. (a) Distributors or value-added distributors desiring certification from NOAA shall provide a...

15 CFR 995.10 - Correspondence and applications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.10 Correspondence and applications. (a) Distributors or value-added distributors desiring certification from NOAA shall provide a...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 2: Applicability of Program Levels

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Identify the necessary actions for compliance once it is decided that one or more processes are subject to OSHA PSM or prevention regulation. Requirements differ based on the potential for public impacts and the level of effort needed to prevent accidents.

CALiPER Snapshot Report: Troffers

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

None, None

2016-12-01

Snapshot reports use data from DOE's LED Lighting Facts product list to compare the LED performance to standard technologies, and are designed to help lighting retailers, distributors, designers, utilities, energy efficiency program sponsors, and other stakeholders understand the current state of the LED market and its trajectory.

47 CFR 76.800 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Definitions. 76.800 Section 76.800 Telecommunication FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND... programming distributor, as that term is defined in Section 602(13) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 522...

47 CFR 76.1909 - Redistribution control of unencrypted digital terrestrial broadcast content.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... content. Where a multichannel video programming distributor retransmits unencrypted digital terrestrial... 47 Telecommunication 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Redistribution control of unencrypted digital... (CONTINUED) BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Encoding Rules § 76.1909...

CALiPER Snapshot Report: Industrial Luminaires

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

None, None

2017-03-01

Snapshot reports use data from DOE's LED Lighting Facts product list to compare the LED performance to standard technologies, and are designed to help lighting retailers, distributors, designers, utilities, energy efficiency program sponsors, and other stakeholders understand the current state of the LED market and its trajectory.

Who is behind the stocking of energy-dense foods and beverages in small stores? The importance of food and beverage distributors.

PubMed

Ayala, Guadalupe X; D'Angelo, Heather; Gittelsohn, Joel; Horton, Lucy; Ribisl, Kurt; Sindberg, Lesley Schmidt; Olson, Christina; Kharmats, Anna; Laska, Melissa N

2017-12-01

The present study examined food and beverage distributors' sourcing, placement and promotion of obesogenic (energy-dense, nutrient-poor) product categories from the perspective of small food store owners/managers. The obesogenic product categories of interest were savoury snacks, sugary beverages, sweet snacks, confectionery and frozen treats. Specifically, we examined how frequently distributors sourced these products, and the types of agreements and expectations they had for their placement and promotion. Differences were explored by store size and ethnicity. Fresh produce was used as a comparison when examining differences in frequency of sourcing only, with implications for healthy food access. Survey research involving in-person interviews. Four urban areas in the USA: Baltimore, MD; Durham, NC; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; and San Diego, CA. Seventy-two small food store owners/managers, 65 % consent rate. Most distributors sourced obesogenic products weekly. Agreements to place products were predominantly informal (e.g. handshake) with sweet snack, confectionery and frozen treat distributors, and formal (e.g. contract) with savoury snack and sugary beverage distributors. Free-standing displays were the most common incentive provided by distributors and they expected some control over their placement and pricing. Free/discounted products and signage were also common incentives but slotting fees were not. Smaller stores and ethnic stores were less likely to receive various incentives, but among sweet snack distributors, they were more likely to control the price in ethnic v. non-ethnic stores. Obesogenic products are ubiquitous. Influencing what is made available to consumers in the retail food environment needs to consider the distributor.

75 FR 25281 - Food Protection Workshop; Public Workshop

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-05-07

... establishments such as farms, manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers, and restaurants. Date and Time... establishments (such as farms, manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers, and restaurants) originating..., distributors, retailers, and restaurants) to better comply with any regulations authorized by the Public Health...

15 CFR 995.29 - Limitation on endorsements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.29 Limitation on endorsements. By certifying compliance with this part, NOAA does not...

15 CFR 995.29 - Limitation on endorsements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.29 Limitation on endorsements. By certifying compliance with this part, NOAA does not...

15 CFR 995.20 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.20 General. The requirements for certification as a “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” (CED) and...

15 CFR 995.20 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.20 General. The requirements for certification as a “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” (CED) and...

15 CFR 995.20 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.20 General. The requirements for certification as a “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” (CED) and...

15 CFR 995.29 - Limitation on endorsements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.29 Limitation on endorsements. By certifying compliance with this part, NOAA does not...

15 CFR 995.20 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.20 General. The requirements for certification as a “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” (CED) and...

15 CFR 995.29 - Limitation on endorsements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.29 Limitation on endorsements. By certifying compliance with this part, NOAA does not...

76 FR 72905 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Certification Requirements for Distributors of...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-11-28

... Collection; Comment Request; Certification Requirements for Distributors of NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts/ NOAA Hydrographic Products AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA... Certification Requirements for Distributors of NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts (NOAA ENCs[reg]). The...

15 CFR 995.29 - Limitation on endorsements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.29 Limitation on endorsements. By certifying compliance with this part, NOAA does not...

15 CFR 995.20 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.20 General. The requirements for certification as a “Certified NOAA ENC Distributor” (CED) and...

Rotary distributor type fuel injection pump

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

Klopfer, K.H.; Dordjevic, I.; Higgins, M.C.

1993-07-20

In a fuel injection pump having a pump body and distributor rotor in coaxial alignment, the pump body is described having a pumping chamber provided by an annular arrangement of pumping plunger bores with axes extending generally radially outwardly from the axis of the distributor rotor, a pumping plunger mounted in each plunger bore for reciprocation, annular cam means surrounding the annular arrangement of plunger bores for reciprocating the pumping plungers to provide alternating intake and pumping strokes thereof for respectively supplying intake charges of fuel to the pumping chamber and delivering high pressure charges of fuel from the pumpingmore » chamber for fuel injection, a distributor head with a plurality of distributor outlets, the distributor rotor being rotatably mounted in the distributor head for distributing the high pressure charges of fuel to the distributor outlets; the improvement wherein the pump body and distributor rotor have a central coaxial bore extending there through and providing a valve bore intersecting the annular arrangement of plunger bores, the pump body providing an annular valve seat around the central bore between one end thereof away from the distributor rotor and the intersection of the valve bore and annular arrangement of plunger bores, an elongated valve member mounted in the valve bore having a sealing head at one end thereof engageable with the annular valve seat and extending from the sealing head toward the other end of the central bore, a fuel supply chamber connected to the one end of the central bore for supplying fuel to the pumping chamber, valve actuating means comprising an electromagnet at the other end of the valve member from the sealing head and operable when energized to shift the valve member in one axial direction thereof to one of its the positions, and means for shifting the valve member in the opposite axial direction thereof to its other position when the electromagnet is deenergized.« less

A Selection of Films for Family Planning Programmes.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

International Planned Parenthood Federation, London (England).

This catalog gives an annotated listing of selected films available for use in family planning programs. Films are listed alphabetically, geographically by particular country, and by subject. In most cases information is given concerning length, producer, distributor, cost, and rental conditions from the International Planned Parenthood…

CALiPER Snapshot Report: Outdoor Area Lighting

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

None, None

2016-09-30

Snapshot reports use data from DOE's LED Lighting Facts product list to compare the LED performance to standard technologies, and are designed to help lighting retailers, distributors, designers, utilities, energy efficiency program sponsors, and other stakeholders understand the current state of the LED market and its trajectory.

21 CFR 1309.73 - Employee responsibility to report diversion.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF LIST I CHEMICALS Security Requirements § 1309.73 Employee responsibility to report diversion. Reports of listed chemical diversion by fellow employees is not only a necessary part of an overall employee security program but also serves the public...

CALiPER Snapshot Report: Outdoor Area Lighting - 2017

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

None

2017-09-29

Snapshot reports use data from DOE's LED Lighting Facts product list to compare the LED performance to standard technologies, and are designed to help lighting retailers, distributors, designers, utilities, energy efficiency program sponsors, and other stakeholders understand the current state of the LED market and its trajectory.

Proyecto Leer Bulletin, Number 9.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Benson, Susan Shattuck

This bulletin lists addresses of publishers and distributors of audiovisual instructional materials in Spanish in the United States and Latin America. Sources are listed in four categories: (1) federal sources of materials, information on materials, names of resource people, programs, and proposal guidelines concerning the Spanish speaking; (2)…

Multimedia Programs in Microbiology.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Kirschbrown, Lita, Ed.

This is a catalog of films, filmstrips, slides, video tapes, and audio cassettes. Most of the materials listed are for college or adult levels. The entries contain the following information: title, format, date released, distributor, running time, costs, author, consultants, and producer. Some of the entries bear recommendations or reviews. The…

Characterization of Hall effect thruster propellant distributors with flame visualization

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Langendorf, S.; Walker, M. L. R.

2013-01-01

A novel method for the characterization and qualification of Hall effect thruster propellant distributors is presented. A quantitative measurement of the azimuthal number density uniformity, a metric which impacts propellant utilization, is obtained from photographs of a premixed flame anchored on the exit plane of the propellant distributor. The technique is demonstrated for three propellant distributors using a propane-air mixture at reservoir pressure of 40 psi (gauge) (377 kPa) exhausting to atmosphere, with volumetric flow rates ranging from 15-145 cfh (7.2-68 l/min) with equivalence ratios from 1.2 to 2.1. The visualization is compared with in-vacuum pressure measurements 1 mm downstream of the distributor exit plane (chamber pressure held below 2.7 × 10-5 Torr-Xe at all flow rates). Both methods indicate a non-uniformity in line with the propellant inlet, supporting the validity of the technique of flow visualization with flame luminosity for propellant distributor characterization. The technique is applied to a propellant distributor with a manufacturing defect in a known location and is able to identify the defect and characterize its impact. The technique is also applied to a distributor with numerous small orifices at the exit plane and is able to resolve the resulting non-uniformity. Luminosity data are collected with a spatial resolution of 48.2-76.1 μm (pixel width). The azimuthal uniformity is characterized in the form of standard deviation of azimuthal luminosities, normalized by the mean azimuthal luminosity. The distributors investigated achieve standard deviations of 0.346 ± 0.0212, 0.108 ± 0.0178, and 0.708 ± 0.0230 mean-normalized luminosity units respectively, where a value of 0 corresponds to perfect uniformity and a value of 1 represents a standard deviation equivalent to the mean.

75 FR 47318 - GE Asset Management Incorporated and GE Investment Distributors, Inc.; Notice of Application and...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-08-05

...] GE Asset Management Incorporated and GE Investment Distributors, Inc.; Notice of Application and.... Applicants: GE Asset Management Incorporated (``GEAM'') and GE Investment Distributors, Inc. (``GEID... of Investment Management, Office of Investment Company Regulation). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The...

Self-certification and employee training of mail-order distributors of scheduled listed chemical products. Interim final rule with request for comment.

PubMed

2011-04-13

On October 12, 2010, the President signed the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010 (MEA). It establishes new requirements for mail-order distributors of scheduled listed chemical products. Mail-order distributors must now self-certify to DEA in order to sell scheduled listed chemical products at retail. Sales at retail are those sales intended for personal use; mail-order distributors that sell scheduled listed chemical products not intended for personal use, e.g., sale to a university, are not affected by the new law. This self-certification must include a statement that the mail-order distributor understands each of the requirements that apply under part 1314 and agrees to comply with these requirements. Additionally, mail-order distributors are now required to train their employees prior to self certification. DEA is promulgating this rule to incorporate the statutory provisions and make its regulations consistent with the new requirements and other existing regulations related to self-certification.

Conflict of Interest in the Evaluation and Dissemination of “Model” School-based Drug and Violence Prevention Programs

PubMed Central

Gorman, Dennis M.; Conde, Eugenia

2010-01-01

Conflict of interest refers to a set of conditions in which professional judgment concerning the validity of research might be influenced by a secondary competing interest. The competing interest that has received most attention in the literature addressing the prevalence and effects of such conflicts on the practice of empirical research has been that of financial relationships between investigators and research sponsors. The potential for conflicts of interest to arise in the evaluation of drug prevention programs was raised by Moskowitz in this journal in 1993, but to date there has been no attempt made to estimate the scope of this problem. The present study addressed this issue using a sample of “model” school-based drug and violence prevention interventions by first, identifying the types or relationships that exist between program developers and program distributors, and, second, by assessing how many of the evaluations of these programs published in peer-reviewed journals had been conducted by the developers of the programs compared to independent evaluation teams. The data presented indicate that there are relatively few published evaluations that do not involve program developers and that there are few instances in which there is complete separation between the program developer and program distributor. Using the open systems model of the Institute of Medicine Committee on Research Integrity as a framework, it is argued that the culture and norms of the program developer and those of the program evaluator are fundamentally distinct and therefore failure to separate these roles produces high potential for conflict of interest to arise. PMID:17945143

15 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of... - Certification Application Templates

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products Pt. 995, Subpt. C, App. A Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 995...

15 CFR 995.21 - Registry of data users.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.21 Registry of data users. (a) CED or CEVAD shall maintain a registry of customers receiving NOAA...

15 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of... - Certification Application Templates

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products Pt. 995, Subpt. C, App. A Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 995...

15 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of... - Certification Application Templates

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products Pt. 995, Subpt. C, App. A Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 995...

15 CFR 995.21 - Registry of data users.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.21 Registry of data users. (a) CED or CEVAD shall maintain a registry of customers receiving NOAA...

15 CFR 995.21 - Registry of data users.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products § 995.21 Registry of data users. (a) CED or CEVAD shall maintain a registry of customers receiving NOAA...

76 FR 20042 - Four Seasons Distributors, Inc.; Order Accepting Settlement Agreement and Terminating Proceeding

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-04-11

... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. 08-16] Four Seasons Distributors, Inc.; Order Accepting Settlement Agreement and Terminating Proceeding On October 31, 2007, the Deputy... Show Cause to Four Seasons Distributors, Inc. (Respondent), of Belleville, Illinois. The Show Cause...

47 CFR 76.65 - Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent complaints.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 47 Telecommunication 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent... § 76.65 Good faith and exclusive retransmission consent complaints. (a) Duty to negotiate in good faith. Television broadcast stations and multichannel video programming distributors shall negotiate in good faith...

47 CFR 76.1200 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices § 76.1200 Definitions. As used... open video system as defined by § 76.1500(a). Such systems include, but are not limited to, cable...) Multichannel video programming distributor. A person such as, but not limited to, a cable operator, a BRS/EBS...

47 CFR 76.1200 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices § 76.1200 Definitions. As used... open video system as defined by § 76.1500(a). Such systems include, but are not limited to, cable...) Multichannel video programming distributor. A person such as, but not limited to, a cable operator, a BRS/EBS...

47 CFR 76.1200 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices § 76.1200 Definitions. As used... open video system as defined by § 76.1500(a). Such systems include, but are not limited to, cable...) Multichannel video programming distributor. A person such as, but not limited to, a cable operator, a BRS/EBS...

Proyecto Leer Bulletin, Number 8.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Benson, Susan Shattuck

This bulletin lists educational materials for the Spanish speaking. Several hundred documents are listed in three main sections: (1) organizations, programs, laws, and news related to the Spanish speaking; (2) a list of books selected; and (3) a list of publishers and distributors with their addresses. Several bibliographies are included. Entries…

47 CFR 76.1506 - Carriage of television broadcast signals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Open Video Systems § 76.1506 Carriage of television broadcast signals. (a) The provisions of Subpart D shall apply to open video systems in accordance... from multichannel video programming distributors as follows: (1) For a full or partial network station...

47 CFR 76.1506 - Carriage of television broadcast signals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Open Video Systems § 76.1506 Carriage of television broadcast signals. (a) The provisions of Subpart D shall apply to open video systems in accordance... from multichannel video programming distributors as follows: (1) For a full or partial network station...

47 CFR 76.1506 - Carriage of television broadcast signals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Open Video Systems § 76.1506 Carriage of television broadcast signals. (a) The provisions of Subpart D shall apply to open video systems in accordance... from multichannel video programming distributors as follows: (1) For a full or partial network station...

47 CFR 76.1506 - Carriage of television broadcast signals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Open Video Systems § 76.1506 Carriage of television broadcast signals. (a) The provisions of Subpart D shall apply to open video systems in accordance... from multichannel video programming distributors as follows: (1) For a full or partial network station...

47 CFR 76.1506 - Carriage of television broadcast signals.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... SERVICES MULTICHANNEL VIDEO AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE Open Video Systems § 76.1506 Carriage of television broadcast signals. (a) The provisions of Subpart D shall apply to open video systems in accordance... from multichannel video programming distributors as follows: (1) For a full or partial network station...

47 CFR 101.603 - Permissible communications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... distribution of video entertainment material to customers is permitted only as indicated in § 101.101 and paragraph (a)(2) of this section. (2) In the frequency bands 6425-6525 MHz, 17,700-18,580 MHz, and on... to multichannel video programming distributors, except in the frequency bands 6425-6525 MHz and 17...

15 CFR 995.28 - Use of NOAA emblem.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Use of NOAA emblem. 995.28 Section 995... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

15 CFR 995.28 - Use of NOAA emblem.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Use of NOAA emblem. 995.28 Section 995... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

15 CFR 995.28 - Use of NOAA emblem.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Use of NOAA emblem. 995.28 Section 995... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

15 CFR 995.28 - Use of NOAA emblem.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Use of NOAA emblem. 995.28 Section 995... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

78 FR 69095 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-11-18

... a dietary supplement that contains an NDI, a manufacturer or distributor of dietary supplements or... upon which the manufacturer or distributor has based its conclusion that a dietary supplement... statutory provisions. Section 190.6(a) requires each manufacturer or distributor of a dietary supplement...

15 CFR 995.28 - Use of NOAA emblem.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Use of NOAA emblem. 995.28 Section 995... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products...

New Directions in Library and Information Science Education. Final Report. Volume 2.6: Database Distributor/Service Professional Competencies.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Griffiths, Jose-Marie; And Others

This document contains validated activities and competencies needed by librarians working in a database distributor/service organization. The activities of professionals working in database distributor/service organizations are listed by function: Database Processing; Customer Support; System Administration; and Planning. The competencies are…

Distributor means for charging particulate material into receptacles

DOEpatents

Greaves, Melvin J.

1977-06-14

Disclosed are receptacles, such as shaft furnaces illustrated by a blast furnace and an upright oil shale retort, embodying rotatable charge distributor means for distributing particulate charge material in the furnace, which charge distributor means can provide a high uniformity of distribution of various sizes of particles and also can provide and maintain a stock line of desired contour and heighth in the receptacle. The distributor means includes a hopper having rigidly fixed to it a plurality of downwardly extending chutes with lower discharge portions that discharge in concentric circular zones at the stock line. The distributor means includes a segmented portion at the juncture of the hopper and the chutes that divides the charge material discharged into the hopper in proportion to the area of the circular zone at the stock line that is fed by the chute. The distributor means embodies means for providing mass flow of the particulate charge material through the chutes to the stock line and for avoiding segregation between larger and smaller particles of charge material deposited at the stock line.

Fuel system for rotary distributor fuel injection pump

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

Klopfer, K.H.; Kelly, W.W.

1993-06-01

In a fuel injection pump having a drive shaft, a pump rotor driven by the drive shaft, reciprocating pumping means with periodic intake and pumping strokes to periodically receive an intake charge of fuel and deliver fuel at high pressure for fuel injection is described; a distributor head with a plurality of angularly spaced distributor outlets, the pump rotor providing a distributor rotor with a distributor port connected to the pumping means, the distributor rotor being rotatably mounted in the distributor head for sequential registration of the distributor port with the distributor outlets for distributing said high pressure delivery ofmore » fuel thereto; a fuel system for supplying fuel to the pumping means, having an end chamber at one end of the pump rotor and a fuel supply pump driven by the drive shaft and having an inlet and outlet, the supply pump outlet being connected to the end chamber for supplying fuel thereto, and a pressure regulator for regulating the fuel pressure in the end chamber; and a control valve connected between the pumping means and the end chamber and selectively opened during the intake strokes to supply fuel to the pumping means from the end chamber and during the pumping strokes to spill fuel from the pumping means into the end chamber to terminate said high pressure delivery of fuel; the improvement wherein the fuel system comprises a fuel return passage connected in series with the end chamber downstream thereof, wherein the pressure regulator is mounted in the return passage for regulating the upstream fuel pressure, including the upstream fuel pressure within the end chamber, and is connected for conducting excess fuel for return to the supply pump inlet, and wherein the supply pump is driven by the drive shaft to supply fuel at a rate exceeding the rate of said high pressure delivery of fuel for fuel injection and to provide excess fuel flow continuously through the end chamber and return passage to the pressure regulator.« less

“I pick you”: the impact of fairness and race on infants’ selection of social partners

PubMed Central

Burns, Monica P.; Sommerville, Jessica A.

2014-01-01

By 15 months of age infants are sensitive to violations of fairness norms as assessed via their enhanced visual attention to unfair versus fair outcomes in violation-of-expectation paradigms. The current study investigated whether 15-month-old infants select social partners on the basis of prior fair versus unfair behavior, and whether infants integrate social selections on the basis of fairness with the race of the distributors and recipients involved in the exchange. Experiment 1 demonstrated that after witnessing one adult distribute toys to two recipients fairly (2:2 distribution), and another adult distribute toys to two recipients unfairly (1:3 distribution), Caucasian infants selected fair over unfair distributors when both distributors were Caucasian; however, this preference was not present when the fair actor was Asian and the unfair actor was Caucasian. In Experiment 2, when fairness, the race of the distributor, and the race of the recipients were fully crossed, Caucasian infants’ social selections varied as a function of the race of the recipient advantaged by the unfair distributor. Specifically, infants were more likely to select the fair distributor when the unfair recipient advantaged the Asian (versus the Caucasian) recipient. These findings provide evidence that infants select social partners on the basis of prior fair behavior and that infants also take into account the race of distributors and recipients when making their social selections. PMID:24575069

Networking health: multi-level marketing of health products in Ghana.

PubMed

Droney, Damien

2016-01-01

Multi-level marketing (MLM0), a business model in which product distributors are compensated for enrolling further distributors as well as for selling products, has experienced dramatic growth in recent decades, especially in the so-called global South. This paper argues that the global success of MLM is due to its involvement in local health markets. While MLM has been subject to a number of critiques, few have analyzed the explicit health claims of MLM distributors. The majority of the products distributed through MLM are health products, which are presented as offering transformative health benefits. Based on interviews with MLM distributors in Ghana, but focusing on the experiences of one woman, this paper shows that MLM companies become intimately entwined with Ghanaian quests for health by providing their distributors with the materials to become informal health experts, allowing their distributors to present their products as medicines, and presenting MLM as an avenue to middle class cosmopolitanism. Ghanaian distributors promote MLM products as medically powerful, and the distribution of these products as an avenue to status and profit. As a result, individuals seeking health become a part of ethically questionable forms of medical provision based on the exploitation of personal relationships. The success of MLM therefore suggests that the health industry is at the forefront of transnational corporations' extraction of value from informal economies, drawing on features of health markets to monetize personal relationships.

21 CFR 1301.73 - Physical security controls for non-practitioners; compounders for narcotic treatment programs...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Physical security controls for non-practitioners..., DISTRIBUTORS, AND DISPENSERS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Security Requirements § 1301.73 Physical security... adequate security for the area or building. If such security requires an alarm, such alarm, upon...

Odell Lake. MicroSIFT Courseware Evaluation.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): PRODUCER: MECC Publications, 2520 Broadway Drive, St. Paul, MN 55113. LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS: Contact producer for list. EVALUATION COMPLETED: Fall 1981, revised February 1, 1982. VERSION: 4.3. COST: Varied; sold in package of several programs on a disk at $30…

About Aging: A Catalog of Films with a Special Section on Videocassettes. Fourth Edition.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Allyn, Mildred V., Comp.

This annotated bibliography lists over 600 16mm films, videocassettes, and feature length films appropriate for gerontology programs. The films are listed alphabetically by title. The following information is provided: technical (running time, color or black and white, year of release), producer, availability, distributor, and sale/rental costs. A…

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... use device to be a medical device intended for users in a non-clinical environment that is managed... promoting the safe use of medical devices presented a significant health challenge for which the HHCC could... pilot program, we are requesting manufacturers and distributors of medical devices cleared for home use...

16 CFR 503.3 - Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

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2010-01-01

... 16 Commercial Practices 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Name and place of business of manufacturer... LABELING ACT STATEMENTS OF GENERAL POLICY OR INTERPRETATION § 503.3 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. To clarify the identity of a manufacturer, packer, or distributor for the...

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Golden Eagle Distributors Inc. to Convert

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several years. Golden Eagle will convert all fleet vehicles to CNG in their six branch operations Entire Fleet to CNG Golden Eagle Distributors Inc. to Convert Entire Fleet to CNG to someone by E-mail Share Alternative Fuels Data Center: Golden Eagle Distributors Inc. to Convert Entire Fleet

Systems configured to distribute a telephone call, communication systems, communication methods and methods of routing a telephone call to a service representative

DOEpatents

Harris, Scott H.; Johnson, Joel A.; Neiswanger, Jeffery R.; Twitchell, Kevin E.

2004-03-09

The present invention includes systems configured to distribute a telephone call, communication systems, communication methods and methods of routing a telephone call to a customer service representative. In one embodiment of the invention, a system configured to distribute a telephone call within a network includes a distributor adapted to connect with a telephone system, the distributor being configured to connect a telephone call using the telephone system and output the telephone call and associated data of the telephone call; and a plurality of customer service representative terminals connected with the distributor and a selected customer service representative terminal being configured to receive the telephone call and the associated data, the distributor and the selected customer service representative terminal being configured to synchronize, application of the telephone call and associated data from the distributor to the selected customer service representative terminal.

17 CFR 230.903 - Offers or sales of securities by the issuer, a distributor, any of their respective affiliates...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... the issuer or its affiliates pursuant to an employee benefit plan established and administered in.... person or for the account or benefit of a U.S. person (other than a distributor); and (iii) Each... benefit of a U.S. person (other than a distributor); and (B) The securities are represented upon issuance...

Seven rules of international distribution.

PubMed

Arnold, D

2000-01-01

A multinational entering a new market in a developing country knows that on its own, it cannot master local business practices, meet regulatory requirements, hire and manage local personnel, and gain access to potential customers. So it partners with a local distributor. At first, sales take off, revenues grow, and the entry seems like a smart move. But when sales plateau, the corporation begins blaming the distributor for not investing sufficiently in business growth or expanding markets, and the distributor claims that it hasn't received enough support and that the corporation's expectations are too high. The key to solving such problems lies in recognizing that the phases are predictable and can be planned for. As a new business grows in an emerging market, its marketing strategy needs to evolve, and each sequential phase requires different skills, financial investments, and management resources. The author offers seven strategies to manage the multinational-distributor partnership. He discusses what to consider when choosing a distributor, how to structure the relationship between the two partners, what resources the multinational should commit, and what can be expected in return. He states that a successful distributor must risk investing in training, information services, and advertising and promotion in order to implement the company's marketing strategy and grow the business. Paying attention at the start of a partnership can result in a better working relationship between a multinational and a distributor, along with more consistent sales and growth for the corporation.

Stakeholders' interest in and challenges to implementing farm-to-school programs, Douglas County, Nebraska, 2010-2011.

PubMed

Pinard, Courtney A; Smith, Teresa M; Carpenter, Leah R; Chapman, Mary; Balluff, Mary; Yaroch, Amy L

2013-12-19

Schools are uniquely positioned to influence the dietary habits of children, and farm-to-school programs can increase fruit and vegetable consumption among school-aged children. We assessed the feasibility of, interest in, and barriers to implementing farm-to-school activities in 7 school districts in Douglas County, Nebraska. We used a preassessment and postassessment survey to obtain data from 3 stakeholder groups: school food service directors, local food producers, and food distributors. We had a full-time farm-to-school coordinator who was able to engage multiple stakeholders and oversee the development and dissemination of a toolkit. We used descriptive statistics to make comparisons. Seven food service directors, 5 distributors identified by the food service directors, and 57 local producers (9 completed only the preassessment survey, 16 completed only the postassessment survey, and 32 completed both) completed various components of the assessment. Interest in pursuing farm-to-school activities to incorporate more local foods in the school lunch program increased during the 2-year project; mean interest in purchasing local foods by food service directors for their districts increased from 4.4 to 4.7 (on a scale of 1 to 5). Implementing farm-to-school programming in Douglas County, Nebraska, is feasible, although food safety and distribution is a main concern among food service directors. Additional research on feasibility, infrastructure, and education is recommended.

System design study to reduce capital and operating cost of a moving distributor, AFB advanced concept - comparison with an oil-fired boiler. Final report

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

Mah, C.S.; West, L.K.; Anderson, R.E.

1985-12-01

The Aerojet Energy Conversion Company, under contract with the United States Department of Energy, has performed a comparative economic study of the Aerojet Universal Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion (UAFBC) system and a coventional atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC) system. The program title, ''System Design Study to Reduce Capital and Operating Cost and Bench Scale Testing of a Moving Distributor, AFB Concept,'' is a good description of the general objective of the program. The specific objective was to compare the UAFBC with the conventional AFBC in terms of normalized steam cost. The boilers were designed for 150,00 lb/hr of steam atmore » 650 psig and 750/sup 0/F. The reference coal used in the analysis was Pittsburgh No. 8 coal with a sulfur content of 4.3% and a higher heating value of 12,919 Bru/lb. The analysis assumed a plant life of 20 years and a discount rate of 15%. The UAFBC systems included the usual elements of the conventional cola-fired AFBC steam plant, but the coal preparation sysbsystem for the UAFBC was considerably simpler because the system can use ''run-of-mine'' coal. The UAFBC boiler itself consisted of a staged-combustion fluidized-bed, superimposed over a static bed, the latter supported by a moving distributor. It incorporated a fines burnup combustor, an entrained reciculating gas cleanup bed, and conventional convection boiler. The key features of the UAFBC design were: High fuel flexibility; low NO/sub x/ emission; and superior turndown capability. 30 refs., 52 figs., 12 tabs.« less

Light distributor for endoscopic photochemotherapy of tumors.

PubMed

Lenz, P

1987-10-15

This device is fixed to the extremity of an optical fiber and permits light to spread over tumors situated inside hollow organs accessible by endoscopes. Compared to currently used diffusing tips, light distributors have several advantages, in particular precise matching of the irradiated area to the target area, high transmission efficiency, high power density favoring therapeutically relevant hyperthermia, and great mechanical resistance. The clinical usefulness of light distributors has been demonstrated.

Spatial distribution and deployment of community-based distributors implementing integrated community case management (iCCM): Geographic information system (GIS) mapping study in three South Sudan states.

PubMed

Pratt, Abigail; Dale, Martin; Olivi, Elena; Miller, Jane

2014-12-01

In late 2012 and in conjunction with South Sudan's Ministry of Health - National Malaria Control Program, PSI (Population Services International) conducted a comprehensive mapping exercise to assess geographical coverage of its integrated community case management (iCCM) program and consider scope for expansion. The operational research was designed to provide evidence and support for low-cost mapping and monitoring systems, demonstrating the use of technology to enhance the quality of programming and to allow for the improved allocation of resources through appropriate and need-based deployment of community-based distributors (CBDs). The survey took place over the course of three months and program staff gathered GPS (global positioning system) data, along with demographic data, for over 1200 CBDs and 111 CBD supervisors operating in six counties in South Sudan. Data was collated, cleaned and quality assured, input into an Excel database, and subsequently uploaded to geographic information system (GIS) for spatial analysis and map production. The mapping results showed that over three-quarters of CBDs were deployed within a five kilometer radius of a health facility or another CBD, contrary to program planning and design. Other characteristics of the CBD and CBD supervisor profiles (age, gender, literacy) were more closely matched with other regional programs. The results of this mapping exercise provided a valuable insight into the contradictions found between a program "deployment plan" and the realities observed during field implementation. It also highlighted an important need for program implementers and national-level strategy makers to consider the natural and community-driven diffusion of CBDs, and take into consideration the strength of the local health facilities when developing a deployment plan.

Gas distributor for fluidized bed coal gasifier

DOEpatents

Worley, Arthur C.; Zboray, James A.

1980-01-01

A gas distributor for distributing high temperature reaction gases to a fluidized bed of coal particles in a coal gasification process. The distributor includes a pipe with a refractory reinforced lining and a plurality of openings in the lining through which gas is fed into the bed. These feed openings have an expanding tapered shape in the downstream or exhaust direction which aids in reducing the velocity of the gas jets as they enter the bed.

AFB Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in the United States and Canada. 26th Edition.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

American Foundation for the Blind, New York, NY.

This directory is a broad-based compilation of schools, agencies, organizations, and programs in the governmental and private, non-profit sectors that provide a wide variety of direct and indirect services, information, and other assistance to individuals with blindness or visual impairments. Organized information on producers and distributors of…

47 CFR 0.457 - Records not routinely available for public inspection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... inspection. (5) Section 1905 of the federal criminal code, the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. 1905, prohibits... inspection, 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and 18 U.S.C. 1905. (1) The materials listed in this paragraph have been... video programming distributors. (v) The rates, terms and conditions in any agreement between a U.S...

47 CFR 0.457 - Records not routinely available for public inspection.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... inspection. (5) Section 1905 of the federal criminal code, the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. 1905, prohibits... inspection, 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and 18 U.S.C. 1905. (1) The materials listed in this paragraph have been... video programming distributors. (v) The rates, terms and conditions in any agreement between a U.S...

Volume I: fluidized-bed code documentation, for the period February 28, 1983-March 18, 1983

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

Piperopoulou, H.; Finson, M.; Bloomfield, D.

1983-03-01

This documentation supersedes the previous documentation of the Fluidized-Bed Gasifier code. Volume I documents a simulation program of a Fluidized-Bed Gasifier (FBG), and Volume II documents a systems model of the FBG. The FBG simulation program is an updated version of the PSI/FLUBED code which is capable of modeling slugging beds and variable bed diameter. In its present form the code is set up to model a Westinghouse commercial scale gasifier. The fluidized bed gasifier model combines the classical bubbling bed description for the transport and mixing processes with PSI-generated models for coal chemistry. At the distributor plate, the bubblemore » composition is that of the inlet gas and the initial bubble size is set by the details of the distributor plate. Bubbles grow by coalescence as they rise. The bubble composition and temperature change with height due to transport to and from the cloud as well as homogeneous reactions within the bubble. The cloud composition also varies with height due to cloud/bubble exchange, cloud/emulsion, exchange, and heterogeneous coal char reactions. The emulsion phase is considered to be well mixed.« less

Pharmaceutical quality assurance of local private distributors: a secondary analysis in 13 low-income and middle-income countries.

PubMed

Van Assche, Kerlijn; Nebot Giralt, Ariadna; Caudron, Jean Michel; Schiavetti, Benedetta; Pouget, Corinne; Tsoumanis, Achilleas; Meessen, Bruno; Ravinetto, Raffaella

2018-01-01

The rapid globalisation of the pharmaceutical production and distribution has not been supported by harmonisation of regulatory systems worldwide. Thus, the supply systems in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain exposed to the risk of poor-quality medicines. To contribute to estimating this risk in the private sector in LMICs, we assessed the quality assurance system of a convenient sample of local private pharmaceutical distributors. This descriptive study uses secondary data derived from the audits conducted by the QUAMED group at 60 local private pharmaceutical distributors in 13 LMICs. We assessed the distributors' compliance with good distribution practices (GDP), general quality requirements (GQR) and cold chain management (CCM), based on an evaluation tool inspired by the WHO guidelines 'Model Quality Assurance System (MQAS) for procurement agencies'. Descriptive statistics describe the compliance for the whole sample, for distributors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) versus those in non-SSA, and for those in low-income countries (LICs) versus middle-income countries (MICs). Local private pharmaceutical distributors in our sample were non-compliant, very low-compliant or low-compliant for GQR (70%), GDP (60%) and CCM (41%). Only 7/60 showed good to full compliance for at least two criteria. Observed compliance varies by geographical region and by income group: maximum values are higher in non-SSA versus SSA and in MICs versus LICs, while minimum values are the same across different groups. The poor compliance with WHO quality standards observed in our sample indicates a concrete risk that patients in LMICs are exposed to poor-quality or degraded medicines. Significant investments are needed to strengthen the regulatory supervision, including on private pharmaceutical distributors. An adapted standardised evaluation tool inspired by the WHO MQAS would be helpful for self-evaluation, audit and inspection purposes.

Children use partial resource sharing as a cue to friendship.

PubMed

Liberman, Zoe; Shaw, Alex

2017-07-01

Resource sharing is an important aspect of human society, and how resources are distributed can provide people with crucial information about social structure. Indeed, a recent partiality account of resource distribution suggested that people may use unequal partial resource distributions to make inferences about a distributor's social affiliations. To empirically test this suggestion derived from the theoretical argument of the partiality account, we presented 4- to 9-year-old children with distributors who gave out resources unequally using either a partial procedure (intentionally choosing which recipient would get more) or an impartial procedure (rolling a die to determine which recipient would get more) and asked children to make judgments about whom the distributor was better friends with. At each age tested, children expected a distributor who gave partially to be better friends with the favored recipient (Studies 1-3). Interestingly, younger children (4- to 6-year-olds) inferred friendship between the distributor and the favored recipient even in cases where the distributor used an impartial procedure, whereas older children (7- to 9-year-olds) did not infer friendship based on impartial distributions (Study 1). These studies demonstrate that children use third-party resource distributions to make important predictions about the social world and add to our knowledge about the developmental trajectory of understanding the importance of partiality in addition to inequity when making social inferences. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Multifaceted free-space image distributor for optical interconnects in massively parrallel processing

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Zhao, Feng; Frietman, Edward E. E.; Han, Zhong; Chen, Ray T.

1999-04-01

A characteristic feature of a conventional von Neumann computer is that computing power is delivered by a single processing unit. Although increasing the clock frequency improves the performance of the computer, the switching speed of the semiconductor devices and the finite speed at which electrical signals propagate along the bus set the boundaries. Architectures containing large numbers of nodes can solve this performance dilemma, with the comment that main obstacles in designing such systems are caused by difficulties to come up with solutions that guarantee efficient communications among the nodes. Exchanging data becomes really a bottleneck should al nodes be connected by a shared resource. Only optics, due to its inherent parallelism, could solve that bottleneck. Here, we explore a multi-faceted free space image distributor to be used in optical interconnects in massively parallel processing. In this paper, physical and optical models of the image distributor are focused on from diffraction theory of light wave to optical simulations. the general features and the performance of the image distributor are also described. The new structure of an image distributor and the simulations for it are discussed. From the digital simulation and experiment, it is found that the multi-faceted free space image distributing technique is quite suitable for free space optical interconnection in massively parallel processing and new structure of the multifaceted free space image distributor would perform better.

Stakeholders’ Interest in and Challenges to Implementing Farm-to-School Programs, Douglas County, Nebraska, 2010–2011

PubMed Central

Smith, Teresa M.; Carpenter, Leah R.; Chapman, Mary; Balluff, Mary; Yaroch, Amy L.

2013-01-01

Introduction Schools are uniquely positioned to influence the dietary habits of children, and farm-to-school programs can increase fruit and vegetable consumption among school-aged children. We assessed the feasibility of, interest in, and barriers to implementing farm-to-school activities in 7 school districts in Douglas County, Nebraska. Methods We used a preassessment and postassessment survey to obtain data from 3 stakeholder groups: school food service directors, local food producers, and food distributors. We had a full-time farm-to-school coordinator who was able to engage multiple stakeholders and oversee the development and dissemination of a toolkit. We used descriptive statistics to make comparisons. Results Seven food service directors, 5 distributors identified by the food service directors, and 57 local producers (9 completed only the preassessment survey, 16 completed only the postassessment survey, and 32 completed both) completed various components of the assessment. Interest in pursuing farm-to-school activities to incorporate more local foods in the school lunch program increased during the 2-year project; mean interest in purchasing local foods by food service directors for their districts increased from 4.4 to 4.7 (on a scale of 1 to 5). Conclusion Implementing farm-to-school programming in Douglas County, Nebraska, is feasible, although food safety and distribution is a main concern among food service directors. Additional research on feasibility, infrastructure, and education is recommended. PMID:24355103

Systematic review of community-based, school-based, and combined delivery modes for reaching school-aged children in mass drug administration programs for schistosomiasis.

PubMed

Burnim, Michael; Ivy, Julianne A; King, Charles H

2017-10-01

The mainstay of current schistosomiasis control programs is mass preventive chemotherapy of school-aged children with praziquantel. This treatment is delivered through school-based, community-based, or combined school- and community-based systems. Attaining very high coverage rates for children is essential in mass schistosomiasis treatment programs, as is ensuring that there are no persistently untreated subpopulations, a potential challenge for school-based programs in areas with low school enrollment. This review sought to compare the different treatment delivery methods based both on their coverage of school-aged children overall and on their coverage specifically of non-enrolled children. In addition, qualitative community or programmatic factors associated with high or low coverage rates were identified, with suggestions for overall coverage improvement. This review was registered prospectively with PROSPERO (CRD 42015017656). Five hundred forty-nine publication of potential relevance were identified through database searches, reference lists, and personal communications. Eligible studies included those published before October 2015, written in English or French, containing quantitative or qualitative data about coverage rates for MDA of school-aged children with praziquantel. Among the 22 selected studies, combined community- and school-based programs achieved the highest median coverage rates (89%), followed by community-based programs (72%). School-based programs had both the lowest median coverage of children overall (49%) and the lowest coverage of the non-enrolled subpopulation of children. Qualitatively, major factors affecting program success included fear of side effects, inadequate education about schistosomiasis, lack of incentives for drug distributors, and inequitable distribution to minority groups. This review provides an evidence-based framework for the development of future schistosomiasis control programs. Based on our results, a combined community and school-based delivery system should maximize coverage for both in- and out-of-school children, especially when combined with interventions such as snacks for treated children, educational campaigns, incentives for drug distributors, and active inclusion of marginalized groups. ClinicalTrials.gov CRD42015017656.

Cavitating vortices in the guide vanes region related to the pump-turbine pumping mode rotating stall

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ješe, U.; Skotak, A.; Mikulašek, J.

2017-04-01

Reversible pump-turbines used in Pumped Storage Power Plants are among the most cost-efficient solutions for storing and recovering large amount of energy in short time. Presented paper is focused on the pump-turbine pumping mode part-load instabilities, among them the rotating stall and the cavitating vortex in the distributor region. Rotating stall can be described as a periodic occurrence and decay of the recirculation zones in the distributor with its own rotational characteristics frequency. Unstable behaviour can result in high radial forces, high pressure fluctuations and local velocity fluctuations that can in some cases lead into the occurrence of the cavitating vortex in the distributor region, even though the distributor is located in the high pressure region. Computationally demanding calculations have been performed using commercial CFD code. Analysed results have been compared to the experimental data obtained in the ČKD Blansko Engineering hydraulic laboratory.

Managing dual warehouses with an incentive policy for deteriorating items

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Yu, Jonas C. P.; Wang, Kung-Jeng; Lin, Yu-Siang

2016-02-01

Distributors in a supply chain usually limit their own warehouse in finite capacity for cost reduction and excess stock is held in a rent warehouse. In this study, we examine inventory control for deteriorating items in a two-warehouse setting. Assuming that there is an incentive offered by a rent warehouse that allows the rental fee to decrease over time, the objective of this study is to maximise the joint profit of the manufacturer and the distributor. An optimisation procedure is developed to derive the optimal joint economic lot size policy. Several criteria are identified to select the most appropriate warehouse configuration and inventory policy on the basis of storage duration of materials in a rent warehouse. Sensitivity analysis is done to examine the results of model robustness. The proposed model enables a manufacturer with a channel distributor to coordinate the use of alternative warehouses, and to maximise the joint profit of the manufacturer and the distributor.

System and method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor

DOEpatents

Uhm, Jong Ho; Johnson, Thomas Edward; Zuo, Baifang; York, William David

2013-08-20

A system for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface, and tube bundles extend through the end cap. A diluent supply in fluid communication with the end cap provides diluent flow to the end cap. Diluent distributors circumferentially arranged inside at least one tube bundle extend downstream from the downstream surface and provide fluid communication for the diluent flow through the end cap. A method for reducing combustion dynamics in a combustor includes flowing fuel through tube bundles that extend axially through an end cap, flowing a diluent through diluent distributors into a combustion chamber, wherein the diluent distributors are circumferentially arranged inside at least one tube bundle and each diluent distributor extends downstream from the end cap, and forming a diluent barrier in the combustion chamber between at least one pair of adjacent tube bundles.

Sequential variable fuel injection

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

Weglarz, M.W.; Vincent, M.T.; Prestel, J.F.

This patent describes a fuel injection system for an engine of an automotive vehicle including cylinders, a spark plug for each of the cylinders, a distributor electrically connected to the spark plug, a throttle body having a throttle valve connected to the engine to allow or prevent air to the cylinders, a fuel source at least one fuel line connected to the fuel source, fuel injectors connected to the fuel line for delivering fuel to the cylinders, a sensor located near the distributor for sensing predetermined states of the distributor, and an electronic control unit (ECU) electrically connected to themore » sensor, distributor and fuel injectors. It comprises calculating a desired total injector on time for current engine conditions; calculating a variable injection time (VIT) and a turn on time based on the VIT; and firing the fuel injectors at the calculated turn on time for the calculated total injector on time.« less

40 CFR 82.118 - Compliance by wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

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2011-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 17 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Compliance by wholesalers...) Reliance on reasonable belief. The wholesaler, distributor or retailer of a product may rely on the... retailer is evidence of reasonable belief. ...

40 CFR 82.118 - Compliance by wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 17 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Compliance by wholesalers...) Reliance on reasonable belief. The wholesaler, distributor or retailer of a product may rely on the... retailer is evidence of reasonable belief. ...

40 CFR 82.118 - Compliance by wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 18 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Compliance by wholesalers...) Reliance on reasonable belief. The wholesaler, distributor or retailer of a product may rely on the... retailer is evidence of reasonable belief. ...

40 CFR 82.118 - Compliance by wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 18 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Compliance by wholesalers...) Reliance on reasonable belief. The wholesaler, distributor or retailer of a product may rely on the... retailer is evidence of reasonable belief. ...

40 CFR 82.118 - Compliance by wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 18 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Compliance by wholesalers...) Reliance on reasonable belief. The wholesaler, distributor or retailer of a product may rely on the... retailer is evidence of reasonable belief. ...

21 CFR 133.10 - Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... foods. 133.10 Section 133.10 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN... § 133.10 Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized...

Pricing products: juxtaposing affordability with quality appeal.

PubMed

1984-01-01

Choosing appropriate product prices is 1 of the most crucial steps in creating an effective contraceptive social marketing (CSM) sales campaign. The Social Marketing Forum conducted an informal survey of social marketing project managers, international contractors, and marketing consultants to determine how CSM programs cope with pricing problems and ways to circumvent some obstacles. According to Diana Altman, a family planning consultant, low prices that make products available to needy individuals are more important than the program's self sufficiency, yet if prices are too low, consumers think the products were unusable in the US and thus were dumped on local markets. Other key factors include commercial competition, spiraling inflation rates, and problems with rising prices and retailer/distributor margins. A sampling of per capita gross national products indicates the poverty level of most CSM projects' target market. Consequently, CSM projects must set low pices, regardless of program operating costs. The goal often is to increase the demand and availability for contraceptives. The fact that social marketing products must pass through retail networks to reach consumers complicates the pricing equation. To deal with the problem, India's Nirodh program gives a 25% margin to distributors/wholesalers, compared to 6% offered on most other goods. Retailers also receive a 25% margin, more than double the commercial rate. Once prices are set, increases pose hazards. Local government approval often is a prerequisite and can require lengthy negotiations. Market studies remain a valuable approach to effective pricing, according to PNA's Mallamad and other research consultants. They cite such effective research strategies as test marketing products and asking consumers how prices affect buying habits. Further, CSM projects can jump over some pricing hurdles through creative marketing. An effective pricing strategy alone cannot produce a successful CSM program. Pricing must accompany such factors as strong advertising, committed management, and adept salespersons.

78 FR 23793 - Fidelity Merrimack Street Trust, et al.; Notice of Application

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-04-22

...''), Fidelity Management & Research Company (the ``Adviser'') and Fidelity Distributors Corporation (the ``Distributor''). Summary of Application: Applicants request an order that permits: (a) Actively-managed series... market prices; (c) certain series to pay redemption proceeds, under certain circumstances, more than...

Defense Standardization Program Journal. July/December 2010

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-12-01

benefited both DoD and SC7. About the Authors Karen Richter is a senior analyst and project leader with the Strategy, Forces, and Resources Division... benefits of a proactive parts management approach. Among the accomplishments in this area are presentations at PSMC conferences: de- velopment of a...of a part’s authenticity. I A franchisee ! distributor has a contractual agreement with the OCM to buy, stock, repackage, sell, and distribute its

75 FR 29303 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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2010-05-25

... distributors register their nutritious, value-added foods for institutional food service professionals to... nutritious, value-added foods purchased by the Federal Government. Institutional food service professionals... institutional food service professionals assists processors, distributors, and brokers to view meal-serving...

Fluid-solid contact vessel having fluid distributors therein

DOEpatents

Jones, Jr., John B.

1980-09-09

Rectangularly-shaped fluid distributors for large diameter, vertical vessels include reinforcers for high heat operation, vertical sides with gas distributing orifices and overhanging, sloped roofs. Devices are provided for cleaning the orifices from a buildup of solid deposits resulting from the reactions in the vessel.

75 FR 27377 - Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York, et al.

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-05-14

... Life Insurance Company of New York, et al. May 10, 2010. AGENCY: The Securities and Exchange Commission... purchase payments made under certain deferred variable annuity contracts. Applicants: Jackson National Life...''), and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC (``Distributor,'' and collectively ``Applicants''). Summary...

21 CFR 133.10 - Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized process cheese, cheese food, cheese spread, and related... SERVICES (CONTINUED) FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS General Provisions § 133.10 Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized...

21 CFR 133.10 - Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized process cheese, cheese food, cheese spread, and related... SERVICES (CONTINUED) FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS General Provisions § 133.10 Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of pasteurized blended cheese, pasteurized...

49 CFR 574.8 - Information requirements-tire distributors and dealers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 49 Transportation 7 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Information requirements-tire distributors and dealers. 574.8 Section 574.8 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) TIRE IDENTIFICATION AND RECORDKEEPING § 574.8 Information...

76 FR 18783 - United States et al.

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-04-05

... containers. Dean, Foremost, and other school milk suppliers often use distributors to supply and service school districts. Dairy processors generally use one distributor per service area. While school milk... capability to deliver to all of the schools in the district. Many require early morning or other specific...

78 FR 39793 - ETF Issuer Solutions Inc., et al.; Notice of Application

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-07-02

... SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Investment Company Act Release No. 30568; 812-14080] ETF... sections 12(d)(1)(A) and (B) of the Act. Applicants: ETF Issuer Solutions Inc. (``ETFis''), ETF Actively Managed Trust (``Trust) and ETF Distributors LLC (``Distributor''). Summary of Application: Applicants...

78 FR 3044 - Exchange Traded Spreads Trust, et al.; Notice of Application

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-01-15

... Traded Spreads Trust, et al.; Notice of Application January 9, 2013. AGENCY: Securities and Exchange... Trust (``Trust''), and ALPS Distributors, Inc. (``Distributor''). SUMMARY: Summary of Application: Applicants request an order that permits: (a) Actively-managed series of the Trust to issue shares (``Shares...

15 CFR 995.26 - Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to other formats.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value...

15 CFR 995.26 - Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to other formats.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value...

15 CFR 995.26 - Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to other formats.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value...

21 CFR 1140.10 - General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 8 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. 1140.10 Section 1140.10 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF... ensuring that the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco it manufactures, labels, advertises, packages...

21 CFR 1140.10 - General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 8 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. 1140.10 Section 1140.10 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF... ensuring that the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco it manufactures, labels, advertises, packages...

21 CFR 1140.10 - General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 8 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. 1140.10 Section 1140.10 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF... ensuring that the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco it manufactures, labels, advertises, packages...

21 CFR 1140.10 - General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 8 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. 1140.10 Section 1140.10 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF... ensuring that the cigarettes or smokeless tobacco it manufactures, labels, advertises, packages...

16 CFR 1302.1 - Scope and application.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... produced or distributed for sale to, or for the personal use, consumption or enjoyment of consumers in or... manufacturer, distributor, or retailer customarily produces or distributes the product for sale to, or use by consumers, or if the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer fosters or facilitates the product's sale to, or...

16 CFR 309.13 - Certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... Distributors of Non-Liquid Alternative Vehicle Fuels (other Than Electricity) and of Electric Vehicle Fuel... outlined in § 309.11(a)(2). (b) If you are a distributor of electric vehicle fuel dispensing systems, you...), or an electric vehicle fuel dispensing system, to a common carrier, you must certify the fuel rating...

16 CFR 309.13 - Certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... Distributors of Non-Liquid Alternative Vehicle Fuels (other Than Electricity) and of Electric Vehicle Fuel... outlined in § 309.11(a)(2). (b) If you are a distributor of electric vehicle fuel dispensing systems, you...), or an electric vehicle fuel dispensing system, to a common carrier, you must certify the fuel rating...

16 CFR 309.13 - Certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... Distributors of Non-Liquid Alternative Vehicle Fuels (other Than Electricity) and of Electric Vehicle Fuel... outlined in § 309.11(a)(2). (b) If you are a distributor of electric vehicle fuel dispensing systems, you...), or an electric vehicle fuel dispensing system, to a common carrier, you must certify the fuel rating...

15 CFR Appendix A to Subpart C of... - Certification Application Templates

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... Contact E-Mail Address This is a request for the above named company or individual (hereinafter referred... Distributor prior to submitting the application. (1) Correspondence and applications/requests for... contact (995.10 (d)). Distributor agrees to immediately notify the Government of any changes to point of...

16 CFR 309.13 - Certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... Distributors of Non-Liquid Alternative Vehicle Fuels (other Than Electricity) and of Electric Vehicle Fuel... outlined in § 309.11(a)(2). (b) If you are a distributor of electric vehicle fuel dispensing systems, you...), or an electric vehicle fuel dispensing system, to a common carrier, you must certify the fuel rating...

75 FR 12659 - Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332 C, L, L1, and L2; AS 350 B3; AS355 F, F1...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-03-17

... only friction of inner seals holds the distributor sleeve in its position. The AD actions are intended...-control, rotation of the distributor might not be stopped mechanically since only friction of inner seals...

15 CFR 995.26 - Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to other formats.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Conversion of NOAA ENC ® files to... ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value...

16 CFR 1615.64 - Policy to clarify scope of the standard.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

...) Retailers, distributors, and wholesalers, as well as manufacturers, importers, and other persons (such as... garment for use as an item of children's sleepwear. Also, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers are..., retailers are advised: (1) To segregate, by placement in different parts of a department or store, fabrics...

15 CFR 995.23 - Acquisition of data.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products... process. (2) In the event that said CRC checksum value does not match that in the CATALOG.031 file, CED or CEVAD agrees to: (i) Repeat the download process; (ii) In the event that said CRC checksum value for the...

15 CFR 995.23 - Acquisition of data.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products... process. (2) In the event that said CRC checksum value does not match that in the CATALOG.031 file, CED or CEVAD agrees to: (i) Repeat the download process; (ii) In the event that said CRC checksum value for the...

15 CFR 995.23 - Acquisition of data.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products... process. (2) In the event that said CRC checksum value does not match that in the CATALOG.031 file, CED or CEVAD agrees to: (i) Repeat the download process; (ii) In the event that said CRC checksum value for the...

15 CFR 995.23 - Acquisition of data.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products... process. (2) In the event that said CRC checksum value does not match that in the CATALOG.031 file, CED or CEVAD agrees to: (i) Repeat the download process; (ii) In the event that said CRC checksum value for the...

15 CFR 995.23 - Acquisition of data.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Requirements for Certified Distributors and Value Added Distributors of NOAA ENC Products... process. (2) In the event that said CRC checksum value does not match that in the CATALOG.031 file, CED or CEVAD agrees to: (i) Repeat the download process; (ii) In the event that said CRC checksum value for the...

7 CFR 252.2 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

.... Donated food value return system means a system used by a processor or distributor to reduce the price of... issued to a distributor in an amount equal to the NCP contract value of donated foods contained in an end... recipient agency in an amount equal to the NCP contract value of donated foods contained in an end product...

49 CFR 573.8 - Lists of purchasers, owners, dealers, distributors, lessors, and lessees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

.... The list shall include the vehicle identification number for each vehicle and the status of remedy... CFR 577.5(h). The list shall also include the make, model, model year, and vehicle identification..., distributors, lessors, and lessees. (a) Each manufacturer of motor vehicles shall maintain, in a form suitable...

49 CFR 573.8 - Lists of purchasers, owners, dealers, distributors, lessors, and lessees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

.... The list shall include the vehicle identification number for each vehicle and the status of remedy... CFR 577.5(h). The list shall also include the make, model, model year, and vehicle identification..., distributors, lessors, and lessees. (a) Each manufacturer of motor vehicles shall maintain, in a form suitable...

49 CFR 573.8 - Lists of purchasers, owners, dealers, distributors, lessors, and lessees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

.... The list shall include the vehicle identification number for each vehicle and the status of remedy... CFR 577.5(h). The list shall also include the make, model, model year, and vehicle identification..., distributors, lessors, and lessees. (a) Each manufacturer of motor vehicles shall maintain, in a form suitable...

49 CFR 573.8 - Lists of purchasers, owners, dealers, distributors, lessors, and lessees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

.... The list shall include the vehicle identification number for each vehicle and the status of remedy... CFR 577.5(h). The list shall also include the make, model, model year, and vehicle identification..., distributors, lessors, and lessees. (a) Each manufacturer of motor vehicles shall maintain, in a form suitable...

49 CFR 573.8 - Lists of purchasers, owners, dealers, distributors, lessors, and lessees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

.... The list shall include the vehicle identification number for each vehicle and the status of remedy... CFR 577.5(h). The list shall also include the make, model, model year, and vehicle identification..., distributors, lessors, and lessees. (a) Each manufacturer of motor vehicles shall maintain, in a form suitable...

21 CFR 1140.10 - General responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

..., distributors, and retailers. 1140.10 Section 1140.10 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) TOBACCO PRODUCTS CIGARETTES AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO; Eff. 6-22-10 Prohibition of Sale and Distribution to Persons Younger Than 18 Years of Age § 1140.10 General...

26 CFR 1.381(c)(16)-1 - Obligations of distributor or transferor corporation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 4 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Obligations of distributor or transferor corporation. 1.381(c)(16)-1 Section 1.381(c)(16)-1 Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (CONTINUED) INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) INCOME TAXES Insolvency Reorganizations § 1.381(c)(16...

78 FR 47433 - GENCAP Strategies LLC, et al.; Notice of Application

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-08-05

... from, the series in connection with the purchase and redemption of Creation Units; and (e) certain... will range from $20 to $200. All orders to purchase Creation Units must be placed with the Distributor... agreement with the Distributor with respect to the purchase and redemption of Creation Units. 7. Shares will...

21 CFR 1003.22 - Copies of communications sent to purchasers, dealers or distributors.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 8 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Copies of communications sent to purchasers... OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH NOTIFICATION OF DEFECTS OR FAILURE TO COMPLY Notification § 1003.22 Copies of communications sent to purchasers, dealers or distributors. (a...

77 FR 59227 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; BATS Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-09-26

... trust on June 21, 2011.\\5\\ BlackRock Fund Advisors is the investment adviser (``Adviser'') to the Fund.... BlackRock Investments, LLC (``Distributor'') serves as the distributor for the Trust. The Exchange... as an open-end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (``1940 Act''). On...

27 CFR 555.105 - Distributions to nonlicensees, nonpermittees, and limited permittees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... otherwise distributing explosive materials to a business entity must verify the identity of the... distributor's premises, the distributor must in all instances verify the identity of the person accepting... sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in antique firearms as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(16), or in...

21 CFR 1314.115 - Distributions not subject to reporting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... RETAIL SALE OF SCHEDULED LISTED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Mail-Order Sales § 1314.115 Distributions not subject... individual or residential address in any 30-day period. (2) Distributions by retail distributors that may not... authorized for a retail distributor as specified in § 1300.02(b)(29) of this chapter, except that this...

Research on green supply chain coordination strategy for uncertain market demand.

PubMed

Cao, Jian; Chen, Yangyang; Lu, Bo; Tong, Chenlu; Zhou, Gengui

2015-03-01

Based on the status that the green market began to develop (e.g. pharmaceutical industry) in Mainland China, the paper mainly discusses how members of the green supply chain (GSC) cooperate effectively in the process of the supply chain operations. For the uncertainties existing in the market demand of the green products, the GSC coordination strategy is put forward based on the Stackelberg game that the manufacturer is the leader and distributors are the followers. The relationship between the proposed coordination strategy and several factors including the distributor's amount, the distributor's risk aversion and the uncertainties of market demand are analyzed. It indicates that, when there are uncertainties existing in the market demand of the green product, the revenue of each enterprise, the overall revenue and the customer's welfare all decrease; while the increase in the number of distributors and low risk aversion of them are beneficial to the entire GSC and the customer. The conclusions have good guidance for the operational decisions of the green supply chain when the green market is in its initial formation.

Bioreactors configured with distributors and carriers enhance the performance of continuous dark hydrogen fermentation.

PubMed

Lo, Yung-Chung; Lee, Kuo-Shing; Lin, Ping-Jei; Chang, Jo-Shu

2009-10-01

Anaerobic granular sludge bed (AnGSB) bioreactors were supplemented with activated carbon carriers and combined with distributors (e.g., acrylic resin board, stainless steel net and plastic net) installed at different locations to investigate the effect of distributor/carrier on biohydrogen production efficiency. The results show that plastic net stimulated the substrate/microorganisms contact and sludge granulation, thereby leading to a much better H(2) production performance when compared with those obtained from traditional CSTR. The highest H(2) production rate (7.89 L/h/L) and yield (3.42 mol H(2)/mol sucrose) were obtained when two pieces of plastic nets were installed at both 4 cm and 16 cm from the bottom of AnGSB without carrier addition and the bioreactor was operated at a HRT of 0.5h. For the AnGSB installed with two pieces of plastic net distributors, addition of carriers led to significant improvement on the H(2) production efficiency at a longer HRT (1-4h) when compared with the carrier-absent system.

Systematic review of community-based, school-based, and combined delivery modes for reaching school-aged children in mass drug administration programs for schistosomiasis

PubMed Central

Burnim, Michael; Ivy, Julianne A.

2017-01-01

Background The mainstay of current schistosomiasis control programs is mass preventive chemotherapy of school-aged children with praziquantel. This treatment is delivered through school-based, community-based, or combined school- and community-based systems. Attaining very high coverage rates for children is essential in mass schistosomiasis treatment programs, as is ensuring that there are no persistently untreated subpopulations, a potential challenge for school-based programs in areas with low school enrollment. This review sought to compare the different treatment delivery methods based both on their coverage of school-aged children overall and on their coverage specifically of non-enrolled children. In addition, qualitative community or programmatic factors associated with high or low coverage rates were identified, with suggestions for overall coverage improvement. Methodology/Principal findings This review was registered prospectively with PROSPERO (CRD 42015017656). Five hundred forty-nine publication of potential relevance were identified through database searches, reference lists, and personal communications. Eligible studies included those published before October 2015, written in English or French, containing quantitative or qualitative data about coverage rates for MDA of school-aged children with praziquantel. Among the 22 selected studies, combined community- and school-based programs achieved the highest median coverage rates (89%), followed by community-based programs (72%). School-based programs had both the lowest median coverage of children overall (49%) and the lowest coverage of the non-enrolled subpopulation of children. Qualitatively, major factors affecting program success included fear of side effects, inadequate education about schistosomiasis, lack of incentives for drug distributors, and inequitable distribution to minority groups. Conclusions/Significance This review provides an evidence-based framework for the development of future schistosomiasis control programs. Based on our results, a combined community and school-based delivery system should maximize coverage for both in- and out-of-school children, especially when combined with interventions such as snacks for treated children, educational campaigns, incentives for drug distributors, and active inclusion of marginalized groups. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov CRD42015017656 PMID:29077723

Effect of distributor on performance of a continuous fluidized bed dryer

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Yogendrasasidhar, D.; Srinivas, G.; Pydi Setty, Y.

2018-03-01

Proper gas distribution is very important in fluidized bed drying in industrial practice. Improper distribution of gas may lead to non-idealities like channeling, short circuiting and accumulation which gives rise to non-uniform quality of dried product. Gas distribution depends on the distributor plate used. Gas distribution mainly depends on orifice diameter, number of orifices and opening area of the distributor plate. Small orifice diameter leads to clogging, and a large orifice diameter gives uneven distribution of gas. The present work involves experimental studies using different distributor plates and simulation studies using ASPEN PLUS steady state simulator. The effect of various parameters such as orifice diameter, number of orifices and the opening area of the distributor plate on the performance of fluidized bed dryer have been studied through simulation and experimentation. Simulations were carried out (i) with increasing air inlet temperature to study the characteristics of solid temperature and moisture in outlet (ii) with increasing orifice diameter and (iii) with increase in number orifices to study the solid outlet temperature profiles. It can be observed from the simulation that, an increase in orifice diameter and number orifices increases solid outlet temperature upto certain condition and then after there is no effect with further increase. Experiments were carried out with increasing opening area (3.4 to 42%) in the form of increasing orifice diameter keeping the number of orifices constant and increasing number of orifices of the distributor plate keeping the orifice diameter constant. It can be seen that the drying rate and solid outlet temperature increase upto certain condition and then after with further increase in the orifice diameter and number of orifices, the change in the drying rate and solid outlet temperature observed is little. The optimum values of orifice diameter and number of orifices from experimentation are found to be 5 mm and 60 (22% opening area).

Pharmaceutical quality assurance of local private distributors: a secondary analysis in 13 low-income and middle-income countries

PubMed Central

Caudron, Jean Michel; Schiavetti, Benedetta; Pouget, Corinne; Tsoumanis, Achilleas; Meessen, Bruno; Ravinetto, Raffaella

2018-01-01

Introduction The rapid globalisation of the pharmaceutical production and distribution has not been supported by harmonisation of regulatory systems worldwide. Thus, the supply systems in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain exposed to the risk of poor-quality medicines. To contribute to estimating this risk in the private sector in LMICs, we assessed the quality assurance system of a convenient sample of local private pharmaceutical distributors. Methods This descriptive study uses secondary data derived from the audits conducted by the QUAMED group at 60 local private pharmaceutical distributors in 13 LMICs. We assessed the distributors’ compliance with good distribution practices (GDP), general quality requirements (GQR) and cold chain management (CCM), based on an evaluation tool inspired by the WHO guidelines ’Model Quality Assurance System (MQAS) for procurement agencies'. Descriptive statistics describe the compliance for the whole sample, for distributors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) versus those in non-SSA, and for those in low-income countries (LICs) versus middle-income countries (MICs). Results Local private pharmaceutical distributors in our sample were non-compliant, very low-compliant or low-compliant for GQR (70%), GDP (60%) and CCM (41%). Only 7/60 showed good to full compliance for at least two criteria. Observed compliance varies by geographical region and by income group: maximum values are higher in non-SSA versus SSA and in MICs versus LICs, while minimum values are the same across different groups. Conclusion The poor compliance with WHO quality standards observed in our sample indicates a concrete risk that patients in LMICs are exposed to poor-quality or degraded medicines. Significant investments are needed to strengthen the regulatory supervision, including on private pharmaceutical distributors. An adapted standardised evaluation tool inspired by the WHO MQAS would be helpful for self-evaluation, audit and inspection purposes. PMID:29915671

Transient Alerts in LSST

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Kantor, J.

During LSST observing, transient events will be detected and alerts generated at the LSST Archive Center at NCSA in Champaign-Illinois. As a very high rate of alerts is expected, approaching ˜ 10 million per night, we plan for VOEvent-compliant Distributor/Brokers (http://voevent.org) to be the primary end-points of the full LSST alert streams. End users will then use these Distributor/Brokers to classify and filter events on the stream for those fitting their science goals. These Distributor/Brokers are envisioned to be operated as a community service by third parties who will have signed MOUs with LSST. The exact identification of Distributor/Brokers to receive alerts will be determined as LSST approaches full operations and may change over time, but it is in our interest to identify and coordinate with them as early as possible. LSST will also operate a limited Distributor/Broker with a filtering capability at the Archive Center, to allow alerts to be sent directly to a limited number of entities that for some reason need to have a more direct connection to LSST. This might include, for example, observatories with significant follow-up capabilities whose observing may temporarily be more directly tied to LSST observing. It will let astronomers create simple filters that limit what alerts are ultimately forwarded to them. These user defined filters will be possible to specify using an SQL-like declarative language, or short snippets of (likely Python) code. We emphasize that this LSST-provided capability will be limited, and is not intended to satisfy the wide variety of use cases that a full-fledged public Event Distributor/Broker could. End users will not be able to subscribe to full, unfiltered, alert streams coming directly from LSST. In this session, we will discuss anticipated LSST data rates, and capabilities for alert processing and distribution/brokering. We will clarify what the LSST Observatory will provide versus what we anticipate will be a community effort.

Assuring access to topical mosquito repellents within an intensive distribution scheme: a case study in a remote province of Cambodia.

PubMed

Heng, Somony; Durnez, Lies; Gryseels, Charlotte; Van Roey, Karel; Mean, Vanna; Uk, Sambunny; Siv, Sovannaroth; Grietens, Koen Peeters; Sochantha, Tho; Coosemans, Marc; Sluydts, Vincent

2015-11-24

The public health value of a vector control tool depends on its epidemiological efficacy, but also on its ease of implementation. This study describes an intensive distribution scheme of a topical repellent implemented in 2012 and 2013 for the purpose of a cluster-randomized trial using the existing public health system. The trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of repellents in addition to long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) and occurred in a province of Cambodia. Determinants for accessibility and consumption of this tool were explored. 135 individuals were appointed to be repellent distributors in 57 villages. A 2-weekly bottle exchange programme was organized. Distributors recorded information regarding the amount of bottles exchanged, repellent leftover, and reasons for not complying in household data sheets. Distributor-household contact rates and average 2-weekly consumption of repellent were calculated. Household and distributors characteristics were obtained using questionnaires, surveying 50 households per cluster and all distributors. Regression models were used to explore associations between contact and consumption rates and determinants such as socio-economic status. Operational costs for repellent and net distribution were obtained from the MalaResT project and the provincial health department. A fourfold increase in distributor-household contact rates was observed in 2013 compared to 2012 (median2012 = 20 %, median2013 = 88.9 %). Consumption rate tripled over the 2-year study period (median2012 = 20 %, median2013 = 57.89 %). Contact rates were found to associate with district, commune and knowing the distributor, while consumption was associated with district and household head occupation. The annual operational cost per capita for repellent distribution was 31 times more expensive than LLIN distribution (USD 4.33 versus USD 0.14). After the existing public health system was reinforced with programmatic and logistic support, an intense 2-weekly distribution scheme of a vector control tool over a 2-year period was operated successfully in the field. Lack of associations with socio-economic status suggested that the free distribution strategy resulted in equitable access to repellents. The operational costs for the repellent distribution and exchange programme were much higher than LLIN distribution. Such effort could only be justified in the context of malaria elimination where these interventions are expected to be limited in time.

The Best Workout on Earth, and in Space

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

2001-01-01

SpiraFlex(R) is a revolutionary new patented technology for storing and delivering mechanical power in industrial, consumer, and fitness equipment. NASA research facilities and funding helped to develop the "Resistance Exercise Device" (RED), powered by SpiraFlex. SpiraFlex duplicates the benefits of free-weights in a lightweight, portable, and safe system. The RED system is presently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is used by the crewmembers as a primary countermeasure against musculoskeletal degradation caused by microgravity. Using SpiraFlex technology, Schwinn Cycling & Fitness, Inc., of Boulder, Colorado, launched an international fitness program for health clubs and select retail distributors, called RiPP(TM) (Resistance Performance Program). RiPP is an exercise program that uses RiPP Pro machines, powered by SpiraFlex technology.

26 CFR 1.381(c)(16)-1 - Obligations of distributor or transferor corporation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... obligation of a distributor or transferor corporation which gives rise to a liability after the date of... shall govern: (i) If the obligation gave rise to a liability before the date of distribution or transfer, see section 381(c)(4) and the regulations thereunder. (ii) If the obligation gives rise to a liability...

75 FR 33775 - Purified Carboxymethylcellulose From Mexico: Notice of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-06-15

... sales, we examine stages in the marketing process and selling functions along the chain of distribution...-users and distributors in the United States. For the home market, Amtex identified two channels of distribution: end users (channel 1) and distributors (channel 2). See Amtex's Section A Response at A13. Amtex...

21 CFR 1140.34 - Sale and distribution of nontobacco items and services, gifts, and sponsorship of events.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... services, gifts, and sponsorship of events. 1140.34 Section 1140.34 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG... services, gifts, and sponsorship of events. (a) No manufacturer and no distributor of imported cigarettes...) No manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may offer or cause to be offered any gift or item (other...

A Bayesian Approach to International Distributor Selection for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Software Industry

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Lui, Joseph P.

2013-01-01

Identifying appropriate international distributors for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software industry for overseas markets can determine a firm's future endeavors in international expansion. SMEs lack the complex skills in market research and decision analysis to identify suitable partners to engage in global market entry.…

21 CFR 701.12 - Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) COSMETICS COSMETIC LABELING Package Form § 701.12 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (a) The label of a cosmetic in package form shall specify..., the name under which the business is conducted shall be used. (c) Where the cosmetic is not...

21 CFR 701.12 - Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) COSMETICS COSMETIC LABELING Package Form § 701.12 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (a) The label of a cosmetic in package form shall specify..., the name under which the business is conducted shall be used. (c) Where the cosmetic is not...

21 CFR 701.12 - Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) COSMETICS COSMETIC LABELING Package Form § 701.12 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (a) The label of a cosmetic in package form shall specify..., the name under which the business is conducted shall be used. (c) Where the cosmetic is not...

21 CFR 701.12 - Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) COSMETICS COSMETIC LABELING Package Form § 701.12 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (a) The label of a cosmetic in package form shall specify..., the name under which the business is conducted shall be used. (c) Where the cosmetic is not...

21 CFR 701.12 - Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) COSMETICS COSMETIC LABELING Package Form § 701.12 Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (a) The label of a cosmetic in package form shall specify..., the name under which the business is conducted shall be used. (c) Where the cosmetic is not...

An Efficient Buyer-Seller Watermarking Protocol Based on Chameleon Encryption

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Poh, Geong Sen; Martin, Keith M.

Buyer-seller watermarking protocols are designed to deter clients from illegally distributing copies of digital content. This is achieved by allowing a distributor to insert a unique watermark into content in such a way that the distributor does not know the final watermarked copy that is given to the client. This protects both the client and distributor from attempts by one to falsely accuse the other of misuse. Buyer-seller watermarking protocols are normally based on asymmetric cryptographic primitives known as homomorphic encryption schemes. However, the computational and communication overhead of this conventional approach is high. In this paper we propose a different approach, based on the symmetric Chameleon encryption scheme. We show that this leads to significant gains in computational and operational efficiency.

A Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Agona Infections Associated With Consumption of Fresh, Whole Papayas Imported From Mexico-United States, 2011.

PubMed

Mba-Jonas, Adamma; Culpepper, Wright; Hill, Thomas; Cantu, Venessa; Loera, Julie; Borders, Julie; Saathoff-Huber, Lori; Nsubuga, Johnson; Zambrana, Ingrid; Dalton, Shannon; Williams, Ian; Neil, Karen P

2018-05-17

Nontyphoidal Salmonella causes ~1 million food-borne infections annually in the United States. We began investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella serotype Agona infections in April 2011. A case was defined as infection with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Agona occurring between 1 January and 25 August 2011. We developed hypotheses through iterative interviews. Product distribution analyses and traceback investigations were conducted. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested papayas from Mexico for Salmonella. We identified 106 case patients from 25 states. Their median age was 21 years (range, 1-91). Thirty-nine of 61 case patients (64%) reported Hispanic/Latino ethnicity; 11 of 65 (17%) travelled to Mexico before illness. Thirty-two of 56 case patients (57%) reported papaya consumption. Distribution analyses revealed that three firms, including Distributor A, distributed papaya to geographic areas that aligned with both the location and timing of illnesses. Traceback of papayas purchased by ill persons in four states identified Distributor A as the common supplier. FDA testing isolated the outbreak strain from a papaya sample collected at distributor A and from another sample collected at the US-Mexico border, destined for distributor A. FDA isolated Salmonella species from 62 of 388 papaya import samples (16%). The investigation led to a recall of fresh, whole papayas from Distributor A and an FDA import alert for all papayas from Mexico. This is the first reported Salmonella outbreak in the United States linked to fresh, whole papayas. The outbreak highlights important issues regarding the safety of imported produce.

21 CFR 501.5 - Animal food; name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... LABELING General Provisions § 501.5 Animal food; name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or... 21 Food and Drugs 6 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Animal food; name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. 501.5 Section 501.5 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION...

9 CFR 590.411 - Requirement of formulas and approval of labels for use in official egg products plants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION INSPECTION... distributor. When the distributor is shown, it shall be qualified by such terms as “packed for,” “distributed... the reasons for the denial on a form approved by the Administrator. If the person using or proposing...

9 CFR 590.411 - Requirement of formulas and approval of labels for use in official egg products plants.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION INSPECTION... distributor. When the distributor is shown, it shall be qualified by such terms as “packed for,” “distributed... the reasons for the denial on a form approved by the Administrator. If the person using or proposing...

Comparison of Knowledge on Diarrheal Disease Management between Two Types of Community-Based Distributors in Oyo State, Nigeria

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Ande, Oluyinka; Oladepo, Oladimeji; Brieger, William R.

2004-01-01

Community-based distributors (CBDs) have been trained and utilized to promote a variety of health commodities. In addition, a variety of different types of community residents have been trained ranging from traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to patent medicine vendors. A training programme for CBD agents in the Akinyele Local Government Area of…

Manufacturers and distributors in the U.S. hardwood lumber supply chain: Perceptions of industry trends

Treesearch

Omar Espinoza; Urs Buehlmann; Matthew Bumgardner; Bob Smith

2011-01-01

Global competition, a slowing housing market, and shifts in the customer base have contributed to reduced demand for hardwood lumber and have increased the need for specialized services by suppliers of hardwood lumber such as sawmills or distributors. Customers of hardwood lumber suppliers also have started initiatives to reduce internal costs dramatically, frequently...

[The impact of policies on tobacco sales to young people at the point of purchase].

PubMed

Mihălţan, Florin

2013-01-01

In a concerted policy to tobacco control nothing noteworthy. However, point of sales and distributors of tobacco products have escaped the rigors of the law. In this article are analyzed the consequences of the absence of ban advertising at the level of distributors and retailers and exposed how to break this vicious circle.

The International Guide to Publishers and Distributors of Large Print. IFLA Professional Reports, No. 4.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Massis, Bruce E.

This guide provides a listing and description of publishers and distributors of large print books (in 12 point type or larger) available in 15 countries. The listings are arranged alphabetically by country and an abstract for each country includes specific information. Designed to be used by librarians and reference persons in their respective…

Intermediaries in the U.S. hardwood lumber market: comparing and contrasting sawmills and distributors

Treesearch

Omar Espinoza; Urs Buehlmann; Matthew Bumgardner; Robert Smith

2014-01-01

The objective of this study was to better understand changes in the hardwood lumber supply chain from the perspective of lumber producers and distributors and to assess the degree of judgmental convergence between suppliers and buyers of hardwood lumber. Results from two nationwide surveys conducted in 2008 and 2009 were used for the analysis. Findings confirmed a...

21 CFR 201.1 - Drugs; name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 4 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Drugs; name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or distributor. 201.1 Section 201.1 Food and Drugs FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF... and control. (d) The Food and Drug Administration finds that it is the common practice in the drug...

The supply chain of medicinal controlled substances: addressing the Achilles heel of drug diversion.

PubMed

Coleman, John J

2012-09-01

The escalation of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. has attracted the attention of public health and safety officials as well as others puzzled by how such a tightly regulated enterprise could so easily be breached by those seeking controlled substances for nonmedical use. Prescribers and patients who use, misuse, or, in some cases, redistribute or divert these drugs have figured prominently in government strategies aimed at addressing this issue. This review departs from this paradigm and focuses on wholesale drug distributors, a highly efficient and largely behinds-the-scene link in the supply chain of controlled substances. By law, distributors are required to identify and report to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) orders for controlled substances that are suspicious and may indicate drug diversion. Ten cases are examined in which distributors were each charged with failing to prevent the diversion of millions of doses of controlled substances. Special attention is given to a payment system employed by the industry that may encourage this unlawful commerce. Court records, agency and industry reports, and other published sources are used to document referenced cases and their disposition, and recommendations are offered for improving distributors' compliance with the law.

Dynamics of the process boom machine working equipment under the real law of the hydraulic distributor electric spool control

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Tarasov, V. N.; Boyarkina, I. V.

2017-06-01

Analytical calculation methods of dynamic processes of the self-propelled boom hydraulic machines working equipment are more preferable in comparison with numerical methods. The analytical research method of dynamic processes of the boom hydraulic machines working equipment by means of differential equations of acceleration and braking of the working equipment is proposed. The real control law of a hydraulic distributor electric spool is considered containing the linear law of the electric spool activation and stepped law of the electric spool deactivation. Dependences of dynamic processes of the working equipment on reduced mass, stiffness of hydraulic power cylinder, viscous drag coefficient, piston acceleration, pressure in hydraulic cylinders, inertia force are obtained. Definite recommendations relative to the reduction of dynamic loads, appearing during the working equipment control are considered as the research result. The nature and rate of parameter variations of the speed and piston acceleration dynamic process depend on the law of the ports opening and closure of the hydraulic distributor electric spool. Dynamic loads in the working equipment are decreased during a smooth linear activation of the hydraulic distributor electric spool.

New Campaign in Thailand.

PubMed

Phelan, B J

1975-02-09

A program run by Community-Based Family Planning Services in rural Banglamoong, Thailand, is completing its first year of family planning efforts with considerable success. Under the program, district leaders such as the police chief, doctor, school prinicipal and pharmacist, are approached and asked to recommend village inhabitants to serve as distributors of birth control pills and condoms and as referral agents for people desiring IUD insertion and sterilization. These people, who receive 5 cents for every pill or condom sale, act as salemen with a simple message, "Too many children make you poor." The fact that they are members of the community and convenient to the inhabitants has made the program more successful than some programs at the district and national level. In addition, the volunteers have formed the nucleus of a broad-based paramedical corps trained to recognize signs of certain deseases.

Enabling Business Processes through Information Management and IT Systems: The FastFit and Winter Gear Distributors Case Studies

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Kesner, Richard M.; Russell, Bruce

2009-01-01

The "FastFit Case Study" and its companion, the "Winter Gear Distributors Case Study" provide undergraduate business students with a suitable and even familiar business context within which to initially consider the role of information management (IM) and to a lesser extent the role of information technology (IT) systems in enabling a business.…

International Trade: Rules of Origin

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-08-22

2007). and the Gap) and brand -name distributors of consumer products (such as Mattel, Nike , and Dell) utilize manufacturing companies in China and...subcontracted to a global manufacturing company that operates in many countries. While some major retailers and brand -name distributors have established...However, when a finished product’s component parts originate in many countries — as is often the case in today’s global trading environment

[Analysis of supplying situation in pharmacies. I. Supply with medicaments and health appliances from the viewpoint of pharmacies and distributors].

PubMed

Macesková, B; Vyhnalíková, J

2007-01-01

The paper describes the contemporary methods of ordering, their demands for time, and positive and negative aspects. The results of the analysis of the data from pharmacies were compared with the data found by analyzing the data provided by the distributor. The methodology of the paper includes: a questionnaire survey, the method of the autopicture, and an analysis of archival data from pharmacies and distributors. The most frequent response to the question concerning the number of supplying wholesale distributors is two (38.1% of pharmacies) and three (33.3 % of pharmacies); pharmacies receive supplies from them most frequently three times a day (28.1% of pharmacies). 61.9 % of pharmacies compile the orders intuitively, 38.1% of them use the possibilities of the automatic proposal of the order using a PC system. 66.6% of pharmacies utilize modem ordering whose advantages are rapidity (493%), time availability (41.2%), a list of confirmed preparations (28.5 %), and financial advantageousness (23.8 %). The average time of ordering amounts to 21 min a day for telephone orders and 4 min a day for modem orders, the average proportion in the use of the individual methods of ordering is 59.1% to 40.9% of items to the benefit of modem orders. A concrete pharmacy was selected to demonstrate the effect of changes resulting from the transition from exclusively telephonic ordering to prevalently modem ordering; saved time period amounted to 62.5 % (from 14.4 s to 5.4 s per 1 ordered item). The analysis of distributors' data reveals an increase in the share of the items and packages ordered via modem (from 22.2%, and 20.6%, respectively, in the year 2000, to 54.5% and 49.8%, respectively, in the year 2004).

Integration of three echelon supply chain (supplier-manufacturer-distributor-drop shipper) with permissible delay in payment and penalty contract

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ibrahim, M. F.; Suparno

2018-04-01

Supply Chain Management (SCM) has to be considered in the company in order to improve the sustainability and competitiveness. SCM executed to integrating any companies on the supply chain in a way of coordinating the flow of goods, information, and financial. Permissible delay in payment is one of the coordination ways with allowing the costumers delay the payments to a vendor in some certain periods without any interest charges. In the supply chain system, drop-shipping player already familiar in this era. In drop-shipping internet retailing, the supplier will hold supplies and also carry out physical distribution service on behalf of drop-shipper. Drop-shipper will just focus on selling, on the other hand, their supplier will be responsible for the physical process. Generally, drop-shipper have information of the customer demands better than the distributor. But, it is also unrare when the drop-shipper send the estimation of demands which bigger than their own estimation in order to maximize their own interest, so they hope supplies of the distributor will always enough to accommodate their demands. Contributions in this research will be focused on integration of three echelons supply chain, which are the supplier, manufacturer, distributor, and drop-shipper. With considering delay in payment on first and second echelons, and also the contract penalty on third echelon. The problem on this research will be modeled in some kind of cases which can represent the problem of real supply chain system. Sensitivity analysis will be done on certain significant variables toward the changes of total supply chain cost. Coordination with delay in payment success to integrate supply chain. Contract penalty plan success to maintain the profit of distributor and drop-shipper.

A comparison of selected public health criteria in milk from milk-shops and from a national distributor.

PubMed

O'Ferrall-Berndt, M More

2003-06-01

Selected public health criteria of pasteurised milk available to the consumer from milk-shops in a pre-defined area of Pretoria compared with a national distributor's milk was evaluated. Of the 135 milk samples purchased from milk-shops, 87% were not fit for human consumption on the basis of the minimum standards prescribed in the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of1972). The national distributor's milk (n = 79) did not contain any pathogens, toxins nor inhibitory substances and passed all the criteria laid down in the Act. Even though milk-shop milk was sold as having been pasteurised, 38.5% of samples were alkaline phosphatase positive, indicating probable inadequate pasteurisation. Milk-shop milk quality varied between milk-shops and between sampling days and differed significantly (P < 0.05) from the national distributor's milk. Total aerobic plate and coliform counts were generally high for all milk-shop milk samples. Somatic cell counts of milk-shop milk differed significantly (P < 0.05) from the national distributor's milk. Escherichia coli was detected in 1 ml of 17% of milk-shop milk, 95% of which originated from milk which was alkaline phosphatase positive. Salmonella spp. could not be detected in 1 ml in any of the E. coli-positive milk tested. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from 40% of milk-shop milk samples, and S. aureus enterotoxins from 7.8% of 51 cultures. Inhibitory substances were detected in 54.1% of milk-shop milk. The presence of inhibitory substances and the isolation of E. coli and S. aureus (some of which were able to produce enterotoxins) indicated potentially unsafe milk and poses a serious public health risk to consumers.

Dustproofing Unsurfaced Areas: Facilities Technology Application Test (FTAT) Demonstration, FY 86.

DTIC Science & Technology

1987-08-01

filtering systems, vehicle/aircraft turbines, and vehicle/aircraft cargo areas which increases wear and tear on the vehicles and aircraft. f. Dust... asphalt distributor, gravity-fed water truck, or any transportable liquid container tank with an external pump and spray bar or spray hose. Agitation...lubricants, providing an external lubrication system for certain types of pumps, such as that on an asphalt distributor, may be necessary. 20. A

Review of the factors influencing the motivation of community drug distributors towards the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)

PubMed Central

Gyapong, Margaret; Mallya, Shruti; Boadu, Nana Yaa; Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Mary; Stephens, Mariana; McFarland, Deborah A.

2017-01-01

Background Community drug distributors or neglected tropical disease (NTD) volunteers have played a crucial role in ensuring the success of mass drug administration (MDA) programs using preventive chemotherapy (PC) for lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, trachoma and soil transmitted helminths. In recent years however, a noticeable decline in motivation of some of these volunteers has been perceived, potentially negatively impacting the success of these programs. Potential hypotheses for this change in motivation include the long duration of many MDA programs, the change in sociocultural environments as well as the changes to the programs over time. This literature review identifies factors that affect NTD volunteer performance and motivation, which may be used to influence and improve future programming. Methodology/Principal findings A systematic search was conducted to identify studies published between January 1995 and September 2016 that investigate factors pertaining to volunteer motivation and performance in NTD drug distribution programs. Searches from several databases and grey literature yielded 400 records, of which 28 articles from 10 countries met the inclusion criteria. Quality assessment of studies was performed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme(CASP) checklist. Data pertaining to motivation, performance, retention and satisfaction was extracted and examined for themes. Recurring themes in the literature included monetary and material incentives, intrinsic motivation, gender, cost to participate, and health systems and community support. Of these, community support and the health system were found to be particularly impactful. Very few studies were found to explicitly look at novel incentives for volunteers and very few studies have considered the out of pocket and opportunity costs that NTD volunteers bear carrying out their tasks. Conclusions/Significance There is currently great interest in incorporating more attractive incentive schemes for NTD volunteers. However, our results show that the important challenges that volunteers face (cultural, health systems, financial and community related) may have less to do with financial incentives and may actually have a larger impact on their motivation than has previously been understood. Further integration of NTD programs into existing health systems is expected to improve the NTD volunteer working environment. Relevant community engagement related to the MDA program should also provide the supportive environment needed in the community to support NTD volunteers. Programs need to consider these issues to improve working conditions for NTD volunteers. PMID:29211746

Review of the factors influencing the motivation of community drug distributors towards the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

PubMed

Krentel, Alison; Gyapong, Margaret; Mallya, Shruti; Boadu, Nana Yaa; Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Mary; Stephens, Mariana; McFarland, Deborah A

2017-12-01

Community drug distributors or neglected tropical disease (NTD) volunteers have played a crucial role in ensuring the success of mass drug administration (MDA) programs using preventive chemotherapy (PC) for lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, trachoma and soil transmitted helminths. In recent years however, a noticeable decline in motivation of some of these volunteers has been perceived, potentially negatively impacting the success of these programs. Potential hypotheses for this change in motivation include the long duration of many MDA programs, the change in sociocultural environments as well as the changes to the programs over time. This literature review identifies factors that affect NTD volunteer performance and motivation, which may be used to influence and improve future programming. A systematic search was conducted to identify studies published between January 1995 and September 2016 that investigate factors pertaining to volunteer motivation and performance in NTD drug distribution programs. Searches from several databases and grey literature yielded 400 records, of which 28 articles from 10 countries met the inclusion criteria. Quality assessment of studies was performed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme(CASP) checklist. Data pertaining to motivation, performance, retention and satisfaction was extracted and examined for themes. Recurring themes in the literature included monetary and material incentives, intrinsic motivation, gender, cost to participate, and health systems and community support. Of these, community support and the health system were found to be particularly impactful. Very few studies were found to explicitly look at novel incentives for volunteers and very few studies have considered the out of pocket and opportunity costs that NTD volunteers bear carrying out their tasks. There is currently great interest in incorporating more attractive incentive schemes for NTD volunteers. However, our results show that the important challenges that volunteers face (cultural, health systems, financial and community related) may have less to do with financial incentives and may actually have a larger impact on their motivation than has previously been understood. Further integration of NTD programs into existing health systems is expected to improve the NTD volunteer working environment. Relevant community engagement related to the MDA program should also provide the supportive environment needed in the community to support NTD volunteers. Programs need to consider these issues to improve working conditions for NTD volunteers.

How to get the customer service your practice deserves.

PubMed

Cavallo, Nancy

2009-01-01

What is good customer service, and how can office managers and others who deal with medical supply distributors get the customer service they deserve? This article covers the basics of good customer service, including examples of companies known for putting the customer first-Nordstrom, Disney, Johnson &Johnson, and VaxServe. Helpful tips on what to look for in a distributor include personalized service, cost considerations, dedication, knowledge, experience, helpfulness, openness, reliability, and compatibility.

DDN (Defense Data Network) Protocol Implementations and Vendors Guide

DTIC Science & Technology

1989-02-01

Announcement 286-259 6/16/86 MACHINE-TYPE/CPU: IBM RT/PC O/S: AIX DISTRIBUTOR: 1. IBM Marketing 2. IBM Authorized VAR’s 3. Authorized Personal Computer...Vendors Guide 12. PERSONAL AUTHOR(S) Dorio, Nan; Johnson, Marlyn; Lederman. Sol; Redfield, Elizabeth; Ward, Carol 13a. TYPE OF REPORT 13b. TIME COVERED 114...documentation, contact person , and distributor. The fourth section describes analysis tools. It includes information about network analysis products

Internal gas and liquid distributor for electrodeionization device

DOEpatents

Lin, YuPo J.; Snyder, Seth W.; Henry, Michael P.; Datta, Saurav

2016-05-17

The present invention provides a resin-wafer electrodeionization (RW-EDI) apparatus including cathode and anode electrodes separated by a plurality of porous solid ion exchange resin wafers, which when in use are filled with an aqueous fluid. The apparatus includes one or more wafers comprising a basic ion exchange medium, and preferably includes one or more wafers comprising an acidic ion exchange medium. The wafers are separated from one another by ion exchange membranes. The gas and aqueous fluid are introduced into each basic wafer via a porous gas distributor which disperses the gas as micro-sized bubbles laterally throughout the distributor before entering the wafer. The fluid within the acidic and/or basic ion exchange wafers preferably includes, or is in contact with, a carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzyme or inorganic catalyst to facilitate conversion of bicarbonate ion to carbon dioxide within the acidic medium.

Performance characteristics according to the radial position of gas distributor holes in a low-power cylindrical Hall thruster

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

Gao, Yuanyuan; Liu, Hui; Hu, Peng

The effect of radial position of gas holes in the distributor on the performance of cylindrical Hall thruster was investigated. A series of gas distributors with different radial positions (R{sub g}) of holes were designed in the experiment. The results show that the larger R{sub g} leads to the higher ion current and electron current; meanwhile, the beam angle in plume is narrowed. Nevertheless, the peak energy in ion energy distribution function increases, together with the narrowing of ion energy distribution function. As a result, the overall performance is enhanced. It is suggested that the growing of R{sub g} couldmore » lead to the movement of the main ionization region towards anode, which could promote ion velocity and the clearer separation of acceleration region from ionization region. This work can provide some optimal design ideas to improve the performance of the thruster.« less

Modeling of the dynamic response of a Francis turbine

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Pennacchi, Paolo; Chatterton, Steven; Vania, Andrea

2012-05-01

The paper presents a detailed numerical model of the dynamic behaviour of a Francis turbine installed in a hydroelectric plant. The model considers in detail the Francis turbine with all the electromechanical subsystems, such as the main speed governor, the controller and the servo actuator of the turbine distributor, and the electrical generator. In particular, it reproduces the effects of pipeline elasticity in the penstock, the water inertia and the water compressibility on the turbine behaviour. The dynamics of the surge tank on low frequency pressure waves is also modelled together with the main governor speed loop and the position controllers of the distributor actuator and of the hydraulic electrovalve. Model validation has been made by means of experimental data of a 75 MW—470 m hydraulic head—Francis turbine acquired during some starting tests after a partial revamping, which also involved the control system of the distributor.

An Assessment of Gigabit Ethernet Technology and Its Applications at the NASA Glenn Research Center

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Bakes, Catherine Murphy; Kim, Chan M.; Ramos, Calvin T.

2000-01-01

This paper describes Gigabit Ethernet and its role in supporting R&D programs at NASA Glenn. These programs require an advanced high-speed network capable of transporting multimedia traffic, including real-time visualization, high- resolution graphics, and scientific data. GigE is a 1 Gbps extension to 10 and 100 Mbps Ethernet. The IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab standards define the MAC layer and 1000BASE-X and 1000BASE-T physical layer specifications for GigE. GigE switches and buffered distributors support IEEE 802.3x flow control. The paper also compares GigE with ATM in terms of quality of service, data rate, throughput, scalability, interoperability, network management, and cost of ownership.

Warning Statements and Safety Practices among Manufacturers and Distributors of Electronic Cigarette Liquids in the United States.

PubMed

Fagan, Pebbles; Pokhrel, Pallav; Herzog, Thaddeus A; Guy, Mignonne C; Sakuma, Kari-Lyn K; Trinidad, Dennis R; Cassel, Kevin; Jorgensen, Dorothy; Lynch, Tania; Felicitas-Perkins, Jamie Q; Palafox, Sherilyn; Hamamura, Faith; Maloney, Sarah; Degree, Kaylah; Sterling, Kymberle; Moolchan, Eric; Clanton, Mark S; Eissenberg, Thomas

2017-05-18

Prior to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulation of electronic cigarettes and warning statements related to nicotine addiction, there was no critical examination of manufacturer/distributor voluntary practices that could potentially inform FDA actions aimed to protect consumers. This study examined the content of warning statements and safety characteristics of electronic cigarette liquid bottles using a national sample. Research staff randomly selected four electronic cigarette liquid manufacturers/distributors from four U.S. geographic regions. Staff documented the characteristics of product packaging and content of warning statements on 147 electronic cigarette liquids (0-30 mg/ml of nicotine) purchased online from 16 manufacturers/distributors in April of 2016. Data showed that 97.9% of the electronic cigarette liquid bottles included a warning statement, most of which focused on nicotine exposure rather than health. Only 22.4% of bottles used a warning statement that indicated the product "contained nicotine". Of bottles that advertised a nicotine-based concentration of 12 mg/ml, 26% had a warning statements stated that the product "contains nicotine". None of the statements that indicated that the product "contained nicotine" stated that nicotine was "addictive". All bottles had a safety cap and 12% were in plastic shrink-wrap. Fifty-six percent of the websites had a minimum age requirement barrier that prevented under-aged persons from entering. Most manufacturers/distributors printed a warning statement on electronic cigarette liquid bottles, but avoided warning consumers about the presence and the addictiveness of nicotine. Studies are needed to examine manufacturer/distributor modifications to product packaging and how packaging affects consumer behaviors. These data can inform future FDA requirements related to the packaging and advertising of e-cigarette liquids; regulation related to the content of warning statements, including exposure warning statements, which are not currently mandated; and requirements on websites or language on packaging to help manufacturers adhere to the minimum age of purchase regulation. The data can also be used to help FDA develop additional guidance on the framing of statements on packaging that helps consumers make informed decisions about purchasing the product or protecting young people from use or unintentional exposure to the product. © The Author 2017. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

Development of Criteria for the Use of Asphalt-Rubber as a Stress-Absorbing Membrane Interlayer (SAMI).

DTIC Science & Technology

1983-12-01

membrane included " three asphalt-rubber distributor trucks " one asphalt-rubber mixer • one kerosene tanker " one chip spreader " three dump trucks...was recorded with the temperature. 4. The asphalt-rubber was pumped into a spreader truck. The truck temperature, sample temperature, and viscosity...not become clogged. The chip-spreading operation immnedi- ately followed the distributor truck. The chip spreader was immediately fol- lowed by the

Development of the Monolith Froth Reactor for Catalytic Wet Oxidation of CELSS Model Wastes

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Fisher, John W.; Abraham, Martin

1993-01-01

The aqueous phase oxidation of acetic acid, used as a model compound for the treatment of CELSS (Controlled Ecological Life Support System) waste, was carried out in the monolith froth reactor which utilizes two-phase flow in the monolith channels. The catalytic oxidation of acetic acid was carried out over a Pt/Al2O3 catalyst at temperatures and pressures below the critical point of water. The effect of externally controllable parameters (temperature, liquid flow rate, distributor plate orifice size, pitch, and catalyst distance from the distributor plate) on the rate of acetic acid oxidation was investigated. Results indicate reaction rate increased with increasing temperature and exhibited a maximum with respect to liquid flow rate. The apparent activation energy calculated from reaction rate data was 99.7 kJ/mol. This value is similar to values reported for the oxidation of acetic acid in other systems and is comparable to intrinsic values calculated for oxidation reactions. The kinetic data were modeled using simple power law kinetics. The effect of "froth" feed system characteristics was also investigated. Results indicate that the reaction rate exhibits a maximum with respect to distributor plate orifice size, pitch, and catalyst distance from the distributor plate. Fundamental results obtained were used to extrapolate where the complete removal of acetic acid would be obtained and for the design and operation of a full scale CELSS treatment system.

Triple Plate Mold Final Report: Optimization of the Mold Design and Casting Parameters for a Thin U-10mo Fuel Casting

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

Aikin, Jr., Robert M.

This work describes the experiments and modeling that have been performed to improve and try to optimize the simultaneous casting of three plates of U-10wt%Mo in a single coil vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnace. The plates of interest are 280 mm wide by 203 mm tall by 5 mm thick (11" x 8" x 0.2"). The initial mold design and processing parameters were supplied by Y-12. The mold and casting cavity were instrumented with a number of thermocouples, and the casting performed to determine the thermal history of the mold and casting. The resulting cast plates were radiographed and numerousmore » defects identified. Metallography was performed to help identify the nature of the radiographically observed defects. This information was then used to validate a mold filling and solidification model of that casting. Based on the initial casting, good casting design practice, and process simulation of several design alternatives, a revised design was developed with the goal of minimizing casting defects such as porosity. The redesigned mold had a larger hot-top and had its long axis along the horizontal direction. These changes were to try to develop a strong thermal gradient conducive to good feeding and minimization of micro- and macroporosity in the cast plates. An instrumented casting was then performed with the revised mold design and a linear distributor. This design yielded cast plates with significantly less radiographically identified defects. Unfortunately, there was significant variation in plate weight and metal content in their hot-tops. Fluid flow simulations were then performed on this mold/distributor design. This helped identify the issue with this linear distributor design. Additional simulations were then performed on candidate distributor redesigns and a preferred distributor annular design was identified. This improved annular design was used to produce a third instrumented casting with favorable results. These refined designs and their radiographic characterization are compared to the initial design.« less

Particle Flow Cell Formation at Minimum Fluidization Flow Rates in a Rectangular Gas-Fluidized Bed.

DTIC Science & Technology

1981-03-01

G’ Fluid mass velocity based on voidage area. Ga Galileo number ( Archimedes number). Ge Hypothetical fluid mass velocity required to merely expand a...eighteen inches high above the distributor plate. All joints were glued together and wood screws added in mounting the distributor plate for additional...inch center to center intervals along its length. The air ports are located at the underside of the tube allowing the air to exhaust downward into the

75 FR 26121 - Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Alternative Affirmative Defense Requirements for Ultra...

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2010-05-11

...EPA is issuing a direct final rule to amend the diesel sulfur regulations to allow refiners, importers, distributors, and retailers of highway diesel fuel the option to use an alternative affirmative defense if the Agency finds highway diesel fuel samples above the specified sulfur standard at retail facilities. This alternative defense consists of a comprehensive program of quality assurance sampling and testing that would cover all participating companies that produce and/or distribute highway diesel fuel if certain other conditions are met. The sampling and testing program would be carried out by an independent surveyor. The program would be conducted pursuant to a survey plan approved by EPA that is designed to achieve the same objectives as the current regulatory quality assurance requirement. This rule also amends the gasoline benzene regulations to allow disqualified small refiners the same opportunity to generate gasoline benzene credits as that afforded to non-small refiners.

Optimal economic order quantity for buyer-distributor-vendor supply chain with backlogging derived without derivatives

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Teng, Jinn-Tsair; Cárdenas-Barrón, Leopoldo Eduardo; Lou, Kuo-Ren; Wee, Hui Ming

2013-05-01

In this article, we first complement an inappropriate mathematical error on the total cost in the previously published paper by Chung and Wee [2007, 'Optimal the Economic Lot Size of a Three-stage Supply Chain With Backlogging Derived Without Derivatives', European Journal of Operational Research, 183, 933-943] related to buyer-distributor-vendor three-stage supply chain with backlogging derived without derivatives. Then, an arithmetic-geometric inequality method is proposed not only to simplify the algebraic method of completing prefect squares, but also to complement their shortcomings. In addition, we provide a closed-form solution to integral number of deliveries for the distributor and the vendor without using complex derivatives. Furthermore, our method can solve many cases in which their method cannot, because they did not consider that a squared root of a negative number does not exist. Finally, we use some numerical examples to show that our proposed optimal solution is cheaper to operate than theirs.

Development of the Monolith Froth Reactor for Catalytic Wet Oxidation of CELSS Model Wastes

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Abraham, Martin; Fisher, John W.

1995-01-01

The aqueous phase oxidation of acetic acid, used as a model compound for the treatment of CELSS (Controlled Ecological Life Support System) waste, was carried out in the monolith froth reactor which utilizes two-phase flow in the monolith channels. The catalytic oxidation of acetic acid was carried out over a Pt/Al2O3 catalyst, prepared at The University of Tulsa, at temperatures and pressures below the critical point of water. The effect of externally controllable parameters (temperature, liquid flow rate, distributor plate orifice size, pitch, and catalyst distance from the distributor plate) on the rate of acetic acid oxidation was investigated. Results indicate reaction rate increased with increasing temperature and exhibited a maximum with respect to liquid flow rate. The apparent activation energy calculated from reaction rate data was 99.7 kJ/mol. This value is similar to values reported for the oxidation of acetic acid in other systems and is comparable to intrinsic values calculated for oxidation reactions. The kinetic data were modeled using simple power law kinetics. The effect of "froth" feed system characteristics was also investigated. Results indicate that the reaction rate exhibits a maximum with respect to distributor plate orifice size, pitch, and catalyst distance from the distributor plate. Fundamental results obtained were used to extrapolate where the complete removal of acetic acid would be obtained and for the design and operation of a full scale CELSS treatment system.

Numerical analysis of single tank thermocline thermal storage system for concentrated solar power plant

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Afrin, Samia

The overall efficiency of a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant depends on the effectiveness of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system. A Single tank TES system has potential to provide effective solution. In a single tank TES system, a thermocline region, which produces the temperature gradient between hot and cold storage fluid by density difference, is used. Preservation of this thermocline region in the tank during charging and discharging cycles depends on the uniformity of the velocity profile at any horizontal plane. One of the major challenges for the single tank thermocline is actually maintaining the thermocline region in the tank, so that it does not spread out to occupy the entire tank. Since the thermocline is a horizontal surface, the hot and cold fluid must be introduce in such a way that it does not disturb the thermocline. If the fluid is introduced in a jet stream, it will disturb the thermocline and mix the hot and cold fluids into a homogeneous medium. So the objective of this thesis is to preserve the thermocline region by maximizing the uniformity of the velocity distribution. An ideal distributor will minimize the thermocline spreading and hence maximize the useable form of thermal energy storage in a single tank system. The performance of two different types of distributors: pipe flow distributor and honeycomb distributor, were checked. The effectiveness of the pipe flow distributor was checked by varying the dimension of the geometry i.e. number of holes, distance between the holes, position of the holes and number of distributor pipes. Thermal energy storage system from solar power relies on high temperature thermal storage units for continuous operation. The storage units should have facilitated with high thermal conductivity and heat capacity storage fluid. Hence it is necessary to find a better performing heat transfer fluid at higher operating temperature. Novel materials such as nanomaterial additives can become cost effective and can increase the operating range of the storage facilities to higher range of temperatures. In this work HitecRTM molten salt is considered as the heat transfer fluid (HTF). The operating temperature of this HTF is 300-500°C. So to increase the thermal properties of this HTF nanomaterial has been added. The effective thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity of the nanofluid were calculated and the thermal effect of this nanofluid was observed from the simulation result.

Modular fuel-cell stack assembly

DOEpatents

Patel, Pinakin [Danbury, CT; Urko, Willam [West Granby, CT

2008-01-29

A modular multi-stack fuel-cell assembly in which the fuel-cell stacks are situated within a containment structure and in which a gas distributor is provided in the structure and distributes received fuel and oxidant gases to the stacks and receives exhausted fuel and oxidant gas from the stacks so as to realize a desired gas flow distribution and gas pressure differential through the stacks. The gas distributor is centrally and symmetrically arranged relative to the stacks so that it itself promotes realization of the desired gas flow distribution and pressure differential.

Recovery Act - LADWP Smart Grid Regional Demonstration Program Final Technical Report

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

Chiu, Sungly; Vohra, Surendra; Abdelshehid, Emil

LADWP collaborated with its project partners to carry out this demonstration in the designated areas to include two university campuses – the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC) – surrounding neighborhoods, City of Los Angeles facilities, and LADWP power system test labs. The last project partner, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) was responsible for the cyber security aspects of the project. The program’s use cases provided insightful information to understand triggers for customers, distributors, and generators to adapt their behavior which aid in reducing system demands and costs, increasing energy efficiency, and increasing gridmore » reliability.« less

Design and Testing of a Hall Effect Thruster with 3D Printed Channel and Propellant Distributor

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Hopping, Ethan P.; Xu, Kunning G.

2017-01-01

The UAH-78AM is a low-power Hall effect thruster developed at the University of Alabama in Huntsville with channel walls and a propellant distributor manufactured using 3D printing. The goal of this project is to assess the feasibility of using unconventional materials to produce a low-cost functioning Hall effect thruster and consider how additive manufacturing can expand the design space and provide other benefits. A version of the thruster was tested at NASA Glenn Research Center to obtain performance metrics and to validate the ability of the thruster to produce thrust and sustain a discharge. An overview of the thruster design and transient performance measurements are presented here. Measured thrust ranged from 17.2 millinewtons to 30.4 millinewtons over a discharge power of 280 watts to 520 watts with an anode I (sub SP)(Specific Impulse) range of 870 seconds to 1450 seconds. Temperature limitations of materials used for the channel walls and propellant distributor limit the ability to run the thruster at thermal steady-state.

Micromachined cascade virtual impactor with a flow rate distributor for wide range airborne particle classification

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

Kim, Yong-Ho; Maeng, Jwa-Young; Park, Dongho

2007-07-23

This letter reports a module for airborne particle classification, which consists of a micromachined three-stage virtual impactor for classifying airborne particles according to their size and a flow rate distributor for supplying the required flow rate to the virtual impactor. Dioctyl sebacate particles, 100-600 nm in diameter, and carbon particles, 0.6-10 {mu}m in diameter, were used for particle classification. The collection efficiency and cutoff diameter were examined. The measured cutoff diameters of the first, second, and third stages were 135 nm, 1.9 {mu}m, and 4.8 {mu}m, respectively.

Dual-phase reactor plant with partitioned isolation condenser

DOEpatents

Hui, Marvin M.

1992-01-01

A nuclear energy plant housing a boiling-water reactor utilizes an isolation condenser in which a single chamber is partitioned into a distributor plenum and a collector plenum. Steam accumulates in the distributor plenum and is conveyed to the collector plenum through an annular manifold that includes tubes extending through a condenser pool. The tubes provide for a transfer of heat from the steam, forming a condensate. The chamber has a disk-shaped base, a cylindrical sidewall, and a semispherical top. This geometry results in a compact design that exhibits significant performance and cost advantages over prior designs.

Quality assurance of medicines supplied to low-income and middle-income countries: poor products in shiny boxes?

PubMed Central

Schiavetti, B; Meessen, B; Pouget, C; Caudron, J M; Marchal, B; Massat, P; Thys, S; Ravinetto, R

2017-01-01

Objective In today's context of globalisation of pharmaceutical production and distribution, international and national procurement agencies play a de facto key role in defining the quality of medicines available in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the compliance of a sample of pharmaceutical distributors active in sub-Saharan Africa with the standards of the WHO guideline ‘Model Quality Assurance System (WHO MQAS) for procurement agencies’, and we investigated factors favouring or hindering the adequate implementation of the guideline. Methods We used mixed-methods methodology to analyse quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative study consisted of a retrospective secondary analysis of data collected by QUAMED (Quality Medicines for all), a partnership that pleads for universal access to quality-assured medicines. The qualitative survey consisted of formal and informal interviews with key informants. We adopted an embedded multiple-case study design. Findings Our analysis suggests that international distributors based in Europe perform, on average, better than sub-Saharan African distributors. However, some weaknesses are ubiquitous and concern critical processes, such as the initial selection of the products and the ongoing reassessment of their quality. This is due to several different factors: weak regulatory oversight, insufficient human/financial resources, weak negotiating power, limited judicial autonomy and/or lack of institutional commitment to quality. Conclusions Our findings suggest that pharmaceutical distributors active in sub-Saharan Africa generally do not apply stringent criteria for selecting products and suppliers. Therefore, product quality is not consistently assured but depends on the requirements of purchasers. While long-term solutions are awaited, the WHO MQAS guideline should be used as an evaluation and training tool to upgrade current standards. PMID:28589013

Distribution of essential medicines to primary care institutions in Hubei of China: effects of centralized procurement arrangements.

PubMed

Yang, Lianping; Huang, Cunrui; Liu, Chaojie

2017-11-14

Poor distribution of essential medicines to primary care institutions has attracted criticism since China adopted provincial centralized regional tendering and procurement systems. This study evaluated the impact of new procurement arrangements that limit the number of distributors at the county level in Hubei province, China. Procurement ordering and distribution data were collected from four counties that pioneered a new distribution arrangement (commencing September 2012) compared with six counties that continued the existing arrangement over the period from August 2011 to September 2013. The new arrangement allowed primary care institutions and/or suppliers to select a local distributor from a limited panel (from 3 to 5) of government nominated distributors. Difference-in-differences analyses were performed to assess the impact of the new arrangements on delivery and receipt of essential medicines. Overall, the new distribution arrangement has not improved distribution of essential medicines to primary care institutions. On the contrary, we found a 7.78-19.85 percentage point (p < 0.01) decrease in distribution rates to rural primary care institutions. Similar results were demonstrated using the indicator of received rates, with a 7.89-19.65 percentage point (p < 0.01) decrease. Simply limiting the number of distributors does not offer a solution to the poor performance of delivery of essential medicines for primary care institutions, especially those located in rural areas. Procurement arrangements need to consider the special characteristics of rural facilities. In a county, there are more rural primary care institutions than urban ones. On average, rural primary care institutions demand more and are more geographically dispersed compared to their urban counterparts, which may impose increased distribution costs.

EPS analysis of nominal STS-1 flight

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Wolfgram, D. F.; Pipher, M. D.

1980-01-01

The results of electrical power system (EPS) analysis of the planned Shuttle Transportation System Flight 1 mission are presented. The capability of the orbiter EPS to support the planned flight and to provide program tape information and supplementary data specifically requested by the flight operations directorate was assessed. The analysis was accomplished using the orbiter version of the spacecraft electrical power simulator program, operating from a modified version of orbiter electrical equipment utilization baseline revision four. The results indicate that the nominal flight, as analyzed, is within the capabilities of the orbiter power generation system, but that a brief, and minimal, current overload may exist between main distributor 1 and mid power controlled 1, and that inverter 9 may the overloaded for extended periods of time. A comparison of results with launch commit criteria also indicated that some of the presently existing launch redlines may be violated during the terminal countdown.

Fluidized bed heat exchanger with water cooled air distributor and dust hopper

DOEpatents

Jukkola, Walfred W.; Leon, Albert M.; Van Dyk, Jr., Garritt C.; McCoy, Daniel E.; Fisher, Barry L.; Saiers, Timothy L.; Karstetter, Marlin E.

1981-11-24

A fluidized bed heat exchanger is provided in which air is passed through a bed of particulate material containing fuel. A steam-water natural circulation system is provided for heat exchange and the housing of the heat exchanger has a water-wall type construction. Vertical in-bed heat exchange tubes are provided and the air distributor is water-cooled. A water-cooled dust hopper is provided in the housing to collect particulates from the combustion gases and separate the combustion zone from a volume within said housing in which convection heat exchange tubes are provided to extract heat from the exiting combustion gases.

Rate design, yardstick regulation, and franchise competition: An integrated approach to improving the efficiency of 21st century electric distribution

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

Reiter, H.L.; Cook, C.

Regulators need to take a hard look at stranded cost policies that make it difficult for municipalities to replace incumbent distributors, and also reconsider whether distributors should be allowed to roll expansion costs into systemwide rates. This article focuses on the importance of efficient electric distribution in the post-restructuring era and how regulators can promote that efficiency by (1) protecting and encouraging franchise competition, (2) employing regulatory yardsticks, and (3) designing rate structures that send proper price signals about the relative costs of expanding distribution plant and substituting distributed generation, conservation services, or other alternatives.

Combined fluidized bed retort and combustor

DOEpatents

Shang, Jer-Yu; Notestein, John E.; Mei, Joseph S.; Zeng, Li-Wen

1984-01-01

The present invention is directed to a combined fluidized bed retorting and combustion system particularly useful for extracting energy values from oil shale. The oil-shale retort and combustor are disposed side-by-side and in registry with one another through passageways in a partition therebetween. The passageways in the partition are submerged below the top of the respective fluid beds to preclude admixing or the product gases from the two chambers. The solid oil shale or bed material is transported through the chambers by inclining or slanting the fluidizing medium distributor so that the solid bed material, when fluidized, moves in the direction of the downward slope of the distributor.

Distributor- Retailer Interface in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: Service Quality Measurement Scale.

PubMed

Mehralian, Gholamhossein; Babapour, Jafar; Peiravian, Farzad

2016-01-01

In the current competitive market, service quality management is the key to the survival and success of businesses. SERVQUAL is a popular service quality measurement scale (SQMS) that has served as a basis for subsequent research on service quality; it has been used for testing different aspects of service quality in a market. The purpose of our study is, therefore, to develop a service quality measurement scale (SQMS) for the distributor-retailer interface of Pharm supply chains (PSC) in Iran. A survey was performed to collect data from pharmacies located in Tehran. A valid and reliable questionnaire delivered to pharmacies, and 400 pharmacies were intended to participate in our survey. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to develop an SQMS in this study. Sufficient sampling was undertaken to do CFA. Consistent with other service quality studies, this Res developed an SQMS with five dimensions and 20 items for PSC, and contributes to mangers to regularly measure service quality. This is an initial study to develop a framework for measuring service quality in Iranian PCS. The framework can be used effectively to achieve competitive advantage at the distributor-retailer interface.

15 CFR 995.5 - Abbreviations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION... Survey SENCSystem Electronic Navigational Chart SOLASSafety of Life at Sea VADValue Added Distributor ...

15 CFR 995.5 - Abbreviations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION... Survey SENCSystem Electronic Navigational Chart SOLASSafety of Life at Sea VADValue Added Distributor ...

15 CFR 995.5 - Abbreviations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION... Survey SENCSystem Electronic Navigational Chart SOLASSafety of Life at Sea VADValue Added Distributor ...

15 CFR 995.5 - Abbreviations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION... Survey SENCSystem Electronic Navigational Chart SOLASSafety of Life at Sea VADValue Added Distributor ...

15 CFR 995.5 - Abbreviations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION... Survey SENCSystem Electronic Navigational Chart SOLASSafety of Life at Sea VADValue Added Distributor ...

Fluidized bed combustor and tube construction therefor

DOEpatents

De Feo, Angelo; Hosek, William

1981-01-01

A fluidized bed combustor comprises a reactor or a housing which has a windbox distributor plate adjacent the lower end thereof which contains a multiplicity of hole and air discharge nozzles for discharging air and coal into a fluidized bed which is maintained above the distributor plate and below a take-off connection or flue to a cyclone separator in which some of the products of combustion are treated to remove the dust which is returned into the fluidized bed. A windbox is spaced below the fluidized bed and it has a plurality of tubes passing therethrough with the passage of combustion air and fluidizing air which passes through an air space so that fluidizing air is discharged into the reaction chamber fluidized bed at the bottom thereof to maintain the bed in a fluidized condition. A fluid, such as air, is passed through the tubes which extend through the windbox and provide a preheating of the combustion air and into an annular space between telescoped inner and outer tubes which comprise heat exchanger tubes or cooling tubes which extend upwardly through the distributor plate into the fluidized bed. The heat exchanger tubes are advantageously arranged so that they may be exposed in groups within the reactor in a cluster which is arranged within holding rings.

Tube construction for fluidized bed combustor

DOEpatents

De Feo, Angelo; Hosek, William

1984-01-01

A fluidized bed combustor comprises a reactor or a housing which has a windbox distributor plate adjacent the lower end thereof which contains a multiplicity of hole and air discharge nozzles for discharging air and coal into a fluidized bed which is maintained above the distributor plate and below a take-off connection or flue to a cyclone separator in which some of the products of combustion are treated to remove the dust which is returned into the fluidized bed. A windbox is spaced below the fluidized bed and it has a plurality of tubes passing therethrough with the passage of combustion air and fluidizing air which passes through an air space so that fluidizing air is discharged into the reaction chamber fluidized bed at the bottom thereof to maintain the bed in a fluidized condition. A fluid, such as air, is passed through the tubes which extend through the windbox and provide a preheating of the combustion air and into an annular space between telescoped inner and outer tubes which comprise heat exchanger tubes or cooling tubes which extend upwardly through the distributor plate into the fluidized bed. The heat exchanger tubes are advantageously arranged so that they may be exposed in groups within the reactor in a cluster which is arranged within holding rings.

Pan Am gets big savings at no cost

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

Tanz, D.

Pan American World Airways' contract with an energy management control systems distributor enabled the company's terminal and maintenance facilities at JFK airport in New York to shift from housekeeping to major savings without additional cost. Energy savings from a pneumatic control system were split almost equally between Pan Am and Thomas S. Brown Associates (TSBA) Inc., and further savings are expected from a planned computer-controlled system. A full-time energy manager, able to give top priority to energy-consumption problems, was considered crucial to the program's success. Early efforts in light-level reduction and equipment scheduling required extensive persuasion and policing, but successfulmore » energy savings allowed the manager to progress to the more-extensive plants with TSBA.« less

HYDROGEN ELECTROLYZER FLOW DISTRIBUTOR MODEL

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

Shadday, M

2006-09-28

The hybrid sulfur process (HyS) hydrogen electrolyzer consists of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) sandwiched between two porous graphite layers. An aqueous solution of sulfuric acid with dissolved SO{sub 2} gas flows parallel to the PEM through the porous graphite layer on the anode side of the electrolyzer. A flow distributor, consisting of a number of parallel channels acting as headers, promotes uniform flow of the anolyte fluid through the porous graphite layer. A numerical model of the hydraulic behavior of the flow distributor is herein described. This model was developed to be a tool to aid the design ofmore » flow distributors. The primary design objective is to minimize spatial variations in the flow through the porous graphite layer. The hydraulic data from electrolyzer tests consists of overall flowrate and pressure drop. Internal pressure and flow distributions are not measured, but these details are provided by the model. The model has been benchmarked against data from tests of the current electrolyzer. The model reasonably predicts the viscosity effect of changing the fluid from water to an aqueous solution of 30 % sulfuric acid. The permeability of the graphite layer was the independent variable used to fit the model to the test data, and the required permeability for a good fit is within the range literature values for carbon paper. The model predicts that reducing the number of parallel channels by 50 % will substantially improve the uniformity of the flow in the porous graphite layer, while maintaining an acceptable pressure drop across the electrolyzer. When the size of the electrolyzer is doubled from 2.75 inches square to 5.5 inches square, the same number of channels as in the current design will be adequate, but it is advisable to increase the channel cross-sectional flow area. This is due to the increased length of the channels.« less

21 CFR 203.3 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... acutely ill or injured persons; provision of minimal emergency supplies of drugs to nearby nursing homes...' and distributors' warehouses, chain drug warehouses, and wholesale drug warehouses; independent...

21 CFR 203.3 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... acutely ill or injured persons; provision of minimal emergency supplies of drugs to nearby nursing homes...' and distributors' warehouses, chain drug warehouses, and wholesale drug warehouses; independent...

21 CFR 203.3 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... acutely ill or injured persons; provision of minimal emergency supplies of drugs to nearby nursing homes...' and distributors' warehouses, chain drug warehouses, and wholesale drug warehouses; independent...

Fungal Endophytes: Beyond Herbivore Management

PubMed Central

Bamisile, Bamisope S.; Dash, Chandra K.; Akutse, Komivi S.; Keppanan, Ravindran; Wang, Liande

2018-01-01

The incorporation of entomopathogenic fungi as biocontrol agents into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs without doubt, has been highly effective. The ability of these fungal pathogens such as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae to exist as endophytes in plants and protect their colonized host plants against the primary herbivore pests has widely been reported. Aside this sole role of pest management that has been traditionally ascribed to fungal endophytes, recent findings provided evidence of other possible functions as plant yield promoter, soil nutrient distributor, abiotic stress and drought tolerance enhancer in plants. However, reports on these additional important effects of fungal endophytes on the colonized plants remain scanty. In this review, we discussed the various beneficial effects of endophytic fungi on the host plants and their primary herbivore pests; as well as some negative effects that are relatively unknown. We also highlighted the prospects of our findings in further increasing the acceptance of fungal endophytes as an integral part of pest management programs for optimized crop production. PMID:29628919

Save Energy $.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hirsch, Thomas E., III; Shapiro, Robert F.

1986-01-01

Large institutional energy users can reduce energy costs by constructing and operating steam and electricity cogeneration facilities and purchasing their own gas at lower prices rather than relying on local distributors. (MSE)

Countercurrent flow afterburner

DOEpatents

Leggett, Ronald L.; Presse, Donald E.; Smith, Carl J.; Teter, Alton R.

1976-01-01

Afterburner apparatus for receiving from an incinerator products of combustion and distributing them through a domed distributor in counterflow manner throughout a housing, in opposition to a stream of combustible gas.

21 CFR 203.35 - Standing requests.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... PRESCRIPTION DRUG MARKETING Samples § 203.35 Standing requests. Manufacturers or authorized distributors of... subsequent oral communication or electronic transmission, is not considered to be a standing request. ...

A review of the evaluation of 47 drug abuse prevention curricula available nationally.

PubMed

Dusenbury, L; Falco, M; Lake, A

1997-04-01

This review determined how many drug prevention curricula available to schools have been shown in rigorous research studies to reduce substance use behavior. Forty-seven curricula which met the following criteria were included: 1) they focused on primary prevention of alcohol and/or drug use, 2) they were classroom-based curricula designed for any grade level P-12, 3) they were nationally and currently available, and 4) program distributors were willing to provide samples of curriculum materials to determine drug abuse prevention content. Of the 47 drug abuse prevention curricula identified, 10 (21%) had been subjected to sufficiently rigorous evaluations. At least eight of the 10 programs have been shown effective at reducing tobacco or drug use, in at least some studies. The remaining two programs did not appear to have sustained effects on drug use, although they had variable success at reducing substance use early on. One of the 10 programs has been shown to have positive effects lasting into young adulthood. Six of the 10 curricula have been shown to have effects lasting for at least two years after the pretest. Two curricula have not been evaluated beyond the post-test, so it is impossible to know whether their effectiveness will last. Recommendations to increase the number of programs rigorously evaluated are offered.

[Research of input water ratio's impact on the quality of effluent water from hydrolysis reactor].

PubMed

Liang, Kang-Qiang; Xiong, Ya; Qi, Mao-Rong; Lin, Xiu-Jun; Zhu, Min; Song, Ying-Hao

2012-11-01

Based on high SS/BOD and low C/N ratio of waste water of municipal wastewater treatment plant, the structure of currently existing hydrolysis reactor was reformed to improve the influent quality. In order to strengthen the sludge hydrolysis and improve effluent water quality, two layers water distributors were set up so that the sludge hydrolysis zone was formed between the two layers distribution. For the purpose of the hydrolysis reactor not only plays the role of the primary sedimentation tank but also improves the effluent water biodegradability, input water ratios of the upper and lower water distributor in the experiment were changed to get the best input water ratio to guide the large-scale application of this sort hydrolysis reactor. Results show, four kinds of input water ratio have varying degrees COD and SS removal efficiency, however, input water ratio for 1 : 1 can substantially increase SCOD/COD ratio and VFA concentration of effluent water compared with the other three input water ratios. To improve the effluent biodegradability, input water ratio for 1 : 1 was chosen for the best input water ratio. That was the ratio of flow of upper distributor was 50%, and the ratio of the lower one was 50%, at this case it can reduce the processing burden of COD and SS for follow-up treatment, but also improve the biodegradability of the effluent.

15 CFR 995.3 - Availability of other publications.

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2014-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS General § 995.3 Availability of other publications. (a) For further...

15 CFR 995.3 - Availability of other publications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS General § 995.3 Availability of other publications. (a) For further...

15 CFR 995.14 - Auditing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.14 Auditing. NOAA reserves the right to audit CED or...

15 CFR 995.14 - Auditing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.14 Auditing. NOAA reserves the right to audit CED or...

15 CFR 995.3 - Availability of other publications.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS General § 995.3 Availability of other publications. (a) For further...

15 CFR 995.14 - Auditing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.14 Auditing. NOAA reserves the right to audit CED or...

15 CFR 995.14 - Auditing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS Certification and Procedures § 995.14 Auditing. NOAA reserves the right to audit CED or...

16 CFR 309.14 - Recordkeeping.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... Distributors of Non-Liquid Alternative Vehicle Fuels (other Than Electricity) and of Electric Vehicle Fuel... vehicle fuels (other than electricity) and for electric vehicle fuel dispensing systems. You also must...

Plant engineers solar energy handbook. [Includes glossaries

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

Not Available

1978-01-21

This handbook is to provide plant engineers with factual information on solar energy technology and on the various methods for assessing the future potential of this alternative energy source. The following areas are covered: solar components and systems (collectors, storage, service hot-water systems, space heating with liquid and air systems, space cooling, heat pumps and controls); computer programs for system optimization local solar and weather data; a description of buildings and plants in the San Francisco Bay Area applying solar technology; current Federal and California solar legislation; standards, codes, and performance testing information; a listing of manufacturers, distributors, and professionalmore » services that are available in Northern California; and information access. Finally, solar design checklists are provided for those engineers who wish to design their own systems. (MHR)« less

Development flight instrumentation for the redesigned solid rocket booster for the Space Shuttle program

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Stevens, Walter H.

This paper describes the upgraded development flight instrumentation (DFI) system for monitoring the performance of the redesigned solid rocket boosters. The DFI system, which was manufactured, qualification tested, and subsequently flown on STS-26 on September 29, 1988, consists of one main power distributor, two frequency division multiplexers, two wideband signal conditioners one PCM subsystem, one chamber pressure signal conditioner, one tape recorder, and one battery. The PCM subsystem, which was newly designed for this application, consists of one programmable master unit and three identical remote slave units. These units conditioned all of the information received from the sensors and multiplexed this data into one encoded PCM data stream and two independent FM composite outputs. Block diagrams of the DFI system and its subsystems are included.

Incorporating AIDS prevention activities into a family planning organization in Colombia.

PubMed

Vernon, R; Ojeda, G; Murad, R

1990-01-01

Three AIDS prevention activities were incorporated into the services offered by PROFAMILIA in two operations research projects. The activities included: (1) informative talks given both to the general public and to members of target groups by PROFAMILIA's community marketing (CM) program field workers (or instructors); (2) the establishment of condom distribution posts in meeting places of target groups; and (3) mass-media information campaigns on AIDS prevention. Community-based distributors were able to successfully provide information on AIDS to their regular audiences as well as to deliver information and condoms to special target groups without negatively affecting family planning information/education/communication activities and contraceptive sales. A radio campaign that promoted condom use for AIDS prevention did not affect public perceptions about the condom and did not jeopardize PROFAMILIA's image.

15 CFR 995.13 - Transfer of certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... the Office of Coast Survey, NOAA for acceptance. The Office of Coast Survey, NOAA will provide written...

15 CFR 995.13 - Transfer of certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... the Office of Coast Survey, NOAA for acceptance. The Office of Coast Survey, NOAA will provide written...

15 CFR 995.13 - Transfer of certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... the Office of Coast Survey, NOAA for acceptance. The Office of Coast Survey, NOAA will provide written...

15 CFR 995.13 - Transfer of certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... the Office of Coast Survey, NOAA for acceptance. The Office of Coast Survey, NOAA will provide written...

15 CFR 995.13 - Transfer of certification.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA... the Office of Coast Survey, NOAA for acceptance. The Office of Coast Survey, NOAA will provide written...

Pesticide Product Information System (PPIS)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

PPIS includes registrant name and address, chemical ingredients, toxicity category, product names, distributor brand names, site/pest uses, pesticidal type, formulation code, and registration status for all products registered in the U.S.

76 FR 8851 - Manufactured Housing: Notification, Correction, and Procedural Regulations

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-02-15

... define the term. Further, HUD's proposed rule provides additional, not less, authority to SAAs to... the procedures to be followed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, SAAs, primary inspection...

77 FR 35355 - User Fee Schedule for Trade Promotion Services

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-06-13

... or distributors, manufacturers, licensees, franchisees or strategic partners. The U.S. exporter..., manufacturers, licensees, franchisees or strategic partners. The U.S. exporter identifies the type of firm it...

Three Essays in Energy Economics and Industrial Organization, with Applications to Electricity and Distribution Networks

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Dimitropoulos, Dimitrios

Electricity industries are experiencing upward cost pressures in many parts of the world. Chapter 1 of this thesis studies the production technology of electricity distributors. Although production and cost functions are mathematical duals, practitioners typically estimate only one or the other. This chapter proposes an approach for joint estimation of production and costs. Combining such quantity and price data has the effect of adding statistical information without introducing additional parameters into the model. We define a GMM estimator that produces internally consistent parameter estimates for both the production function and the cost function. We consider a multi-output framework, and show how to account for the presence of certain types of simultaneity and measurement error. The methodology is applied to data on 73 Ontario distributors for the period 2002-2012. As expected, the joint model results in a substantial improvement in the precision of parameter estimates. Chapter 2 focuses on productivity trends in electricity distribution. We apply two methodologies for estimating productivity growth . an index based approach, and an econometric cost based approach . to our data on the 73 Ontario distributors for the period 2002 to 2012. The resulting productivity growth estimates are approximately 1% per year, suggesting a reversal of the positive estimates that have generally been reported in previous periods. We implement flexible semi-parametric variants to assess the robustness of these conclusions and discuss the use of such statistical analyses for calibrating productivity and relative efficiencies within a price-cap framework. In chapter 3, I turn to the historically important problem of vertical contractual relations. While the existing literature has established that resale price maintenance is sufficient to coordinate the distribution network of a manufacturer, this chapter asks whether such vertical restraints are necessary. Specifically, I study the vertical contracting problem between an upstream manufacturer and its downstream distributors in a setting where spot market contracts fail, but resale price maintenance cannot be appealed to due to legal prohibition. I show that a bonus scheme based on retail revenues is sufficient to provide incentives to decentralized retailers to elicit the correct levels of both price and service.

Three Essays in Energy Economics and Industrial Organization, with Applications to Electricity and Distribution Networks

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Dimitropoulos, Dimitrios

Electricity industries are experiencing upward cost pressures in many parts of the world. Chapter 1 of this thesis studies the production technology of electricity distributors. Although production and cost functions are mathematical duals, practitioners typically estimate only one or the other. This chapter proposes an approach for joint estimation of production and costs. Combining such quantity and price data has the effect of adding statistical information without introducing additional parameters into the model. We define a GMM estimator that produces internally consistent parameter estimates for both the production function and the cost function. We consider a multi-output framework, and show how to account for the presence of certain types of simultaneity and measurement error. The methodology is applied to data on 73 Ontario distributors for the period 2002-2012. As expected, the joint model results in a substantial improvement in the precision of parameter estimates. Chapter 2 focuses on productivity trends in electricity distribution. We apply two methodologies for estimating productivity growth---an index based approach, and an econometric cost based approach---to our data on the 73 Ontario distributors for the period 2002 to 2012. The resulting productivity growth estimates are approximately -1% per year, suggesting a reversal of the positive estimates that have generally been reported in previous periods. We implement flexible semi-parametric variants to assess the robustness of these conclusions and discuss the use of such statistical analyses for calibrating productivity and relative efficiencies within a price-cap framework. In chapter 3, I turn to the historically important problem of vertical contractual relations. While the existing literature has established that resale price maintenance is sufficient to coordinate the distribution network of a manufacturer, this chapter asks whether such vertical restraints are necessary. Specifically, I study the vertical contracting problem between an upstream manufacturer and its downstream distributors in a setting where spot market contracts fail, but resale price maintenance cannot be appealed to due to legal prohibition. I show that a bonus scheme based on retail revenues is sufficient to provide incentives to decentralized retailers to elicit the correct levels of both price and service.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of community drug distributors' about onchocerciasis and community directed treatment with ivermectin in Quara district, North Western Ethiopia.

PubMed

Weldegebreal, Fitsum; Medhin, Girmay; Weldegebriel, Zemichael; Legesse, Mengistu

2016-04-06

Onchocerciasis is one of the most important public health problems over large areas of tropical Africa countries including Ethiopia. The African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) has been working with ultimate goal of reducing the public health and socio-economic problems of onchocerciasis through administration of the tablet for continuous 12-15 years using the strategy of yearly community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in endemic areas of Africa to kill the microfilariae that invade the eyes and are present in the skin to be transported to another victim by the black fly. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of community drug distributors (CDDs) towards onchocerciasis and CDTI in Quara district. Of all the study participating CDD 11.4% (9/79) said that they knew about the etiology of the disease, 35.4% (28/79) had good level of knowledge, 19 (24.1%) had good level of positive attitude and 18 (22.8%) had good level of positive practice about onchocerciasis. Similarly, 45.6% (36/79), 81.0% (64/79) and 29.1% (23/79) had good level of knowledge, attitude and practice about CDTIP, respectively. Being a female CDD (adjusted OR 7.246, P = 0.035, 95% CI 1.147, 45.455) and being older than 35 years (adjusted OR 8.435, P = 0.001, 95% CI 4.53, 9.003) were significantly associated with the likelihood of having good level of knowledge about the disease. Although onchocerciasis is endemic in Quara district, large proportion of the CDDs had misconceptions about its causation, transmission and prevention. Therefore, CDTIP for onchocerciasis control need to be supported by proper and continuous training, and health education about different aspects of the disease.

75 FR 67615 - Appliance Labeling Rule

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-11-03

... current Rule indicates. List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 305 Advertising, Energy conservation, Household..., distributor, retailer, or private labeler who advertises a covered product that is a ceiling fan in a catalog...

Recovery and purification of ethylene

DOEpatents

Reyneke, Rian [Katy, TX; Foral, Michael J [Aurora, IL; Lee, Guang-Chung [Houston, TX; Eng, Wayne W. Y. [League City, TX; Sinclair, Iain [Warrington, GB; Lodgson, Jeffery S [Naperville, IL

2008-10-21

A process for the recovery and purification of ethylene and optionally propylene from a stream containing lighter and heavier components that employs an ethylene distributor column and a partially thermally coupled distributed distillation system.

Controlling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Haiti: Implementation Strategies and Evidence of Their Success

PubMed Central

Lemoine, Jean Frantz; Desormeaux, Anne Marie; Monestime, Franck; Fayette, Carl Renad; Desir, Luccene; Direny, Abdel Nasser; Carciunoiu, Sarah; Miller, Lior; Knipes, Alaine; Lammie, Patrick; Smith, Penelope; Stockton, Melissa; Trofimovich, Lily; Bhandari, Kalpana; Reithinger, Richard; Crowley, Kathryn; Ottesen, Eric; Baker, Margaret

2016-01-01

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and soil-transmitted helminths (STH) have been targeted since 2000 in Haiti, with a strong mass drug administration (MDA) program led by the Ministry of Public Health and Population and its collaborating international partners. By 2012, Haiti’s neglected tropical disease (NTD) program had reached full national scale, and with such consistently good epidemiological coverage that it is now able to stop treatment for LF throughout almost all of the country. Essential to this success have been in the detail of how MDAs were implemented. These key programmatic elements included ensuring strong community awareness through an evidence-based, multi-channel communication and education campaign facilitated by voluntary drug distributors; strengthening community trust of the drug distributors by ensuring that respected community members were recruited and received appropriate training, supervision, identification, and motivation; enforcing a “directly observed treatment” strategy; providing easy access to treatment though numerous distribution posts and a strong drug supply chain; and ensuring quality data collection that was used to guide and inform MDA strategies. The evidence that these strategies were effective lies in both the high treatment coverage obtained– 100% geographical coverage reached in 2012, with almost all districts consistently achieving well above the epidemiological coverage targets of 65% for LF and 75% for STH—and the significant reduction in burden of infection– 45 communes having reached the target threshold for stopping treatment for LF. By taking advantage of sustained international financial and technical support, especially during the past eight years, Haiti’s very successful MDA campaign resulted in steady progress toward LF elimination and development of a strong foundation for ongoing STH control. These efforts, as described, have not only helped establish the global portfolio of “best practices” for NTD control but also are poised to help solve two of the most important future NTD challenges—how to maintain control of STH infections after the community-based LF “treatment platform” ceases and how to ensure appropriate morbidity management for patients currently suffering from lymphatic filarial disease. PMID:27706162

Controlling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Haiti: Implementation Strategies and Evidence of Their Success.

PubMed

Lemoine, Jean Frantz; Desormeaux, Anne Marie; Monestime, Franck; Fayette, Carl Renad; Desir, Luccene; Direny, Abdel Nasser; Carciunoiu, Sarah; Miller, Lior; Knipes, Alaine; Lammie, Patrick; Smith, Penelope; Stockton, Melissa; Trofimovich, Lily; Bhandari, Kalpana; Reithinger, Richard; Crowley, Kathryn; Ottesen, Eric; Baker, Margaret

2016-10-01

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and soil-transmitted helminths (STH) have been targeted since 2000 in Haiti, with a strong mass drug administration (MDA) program led by the Ministry of Public Health and Population and its collaborating international partners. By 2012, Haiti's neglected tropical disease (NTD) program had reached full national scale, and with such consistently good epidemiological coverage that it is now able to stop treatment for LF throughout almost all of the country. Essential to this success have been in the detail of how MDAs were implemented. These key programmatic elements included ensuring strong community awareness through an evidence-based, multi-channel communication and education campaign facilitated by voluntary drug distributors; strengthening community trust of the drug distributors by ensuring that respected community members were recruited and received appropriate training, supervision, identification, and motivation; enforcing a "directly observed treatment" strategy; providing easy access to treatment though numerous distribution posts and a strong drug supply chain; and ensuring quality data collection that was used to guide and inform MDA strategies. The evidence that these strategies were effective lies in both the high treatment coverage obtained- 100% geographical coverage reached in 2012, with almost all districts consistently achieving well above the epidemiological coverage targets of 65% for LF and 75% for STH-and the significant reduction in burden of infection- 45 communes having reached the target threshold for stopping treatment for LF. By taking advantage of sustained international financial and technical support, especially during the past eight years, Haiti's very successful MDA campaign resulted in steady progress toward LF elimination and development of a strong foundation for ongoing STH control. These efforts, as described, have not only helped establish the global portfolio of "best practices" for NTD control but also are poised to help solve two of the most important future NTD challenges-how to maintain control of STH infections after the community-based LF "treatment platform" ceases and how to ensure appropriate morbidity management for patients currently suffering from lymphatic filarial disease.

16 CFR 1117.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

..., distributor, retailer, and importer of a marble, small ball, or latex balloon, or a toy or a game that... or game and, as a result of that incident the child died, suffered serious injury, ceased breathing...

The Educational Film Industry

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Tortora, Vincent R.; Schillaci, Peter

1975-01-01

Increased dialog is needed among educational film producers, distributors, and consumers in order to be sure that what is being produced meets educators' needs and also to help solve the financial problems of the film industry. (LS)

76 FR 54497 - In the Matter of Certain Birthing Simulators and Associated Systems; Issuance of a Limited...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-09-01

... importing, selling for importation, marketing, advertising, distributing, offering for sale, selling, transferring (except for exportation), advertising, and soliciting United States agents or distributors for...

40 CFR 86.412-78 - Maintenance instructions, submission to Administrator.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... systems. (2) Any revision to the maintenance instructions which will affect emissions shall be supplied to..., distributors, dealers, repair facilities, and ultimate purchasers. Any material not translated into the English...

46 CFR 160.048-6 - Marking.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... lettering: (1) In letters that can be read at a distance of 2 feet: Type IV Personal Flotation Device....); (Model No.). (Name and address of manufacturer or distributor.). (Lot No.). (Size; width, thickness, and...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Appendix A: 40 CFR part 68/Selected NAICS Codes

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The full text of Part 68, Chemical Accident Prevention provisions, includes hazard assessment, emergency response, threshold quantities for regulated substances, reporting requirements, and the Risk Management Plan.

Label Review Training: Module 1: Label Basics, Page 19

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

This module of the pesticide label review training provides basic information about pesticides, their labeling and regulation, and the core principles of pesticide label review. This section covers supplemental distributor labeling.

78 FR 58383 - Renewal of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-09-23

... electric utilities (including at least one rural electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned..., and distributors; 2 representatives from private car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers; and, 1...

16 CFR 1117.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... or game and, as a result of that incident the child died, suffered serious injury, ceased breathing..., distributor, retailer, and importer of a marble, small ball, or latex balloon, or a toy or a game that...

16 CFR 1117.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... or game and, as a result of that incident the child died, suffered serious injury, ceased breathing..., distributor, retailer, and importer of a marble, small ball, or latex balloon, or a toy or a game that...

16 CFR 1117.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... or game and, as a result of that incident the child died, suffered serious injury, ceased breathing..., distributor, retailer, and importer of a marble, small ball, or latex balloon, or a toy or a game that...

49 CFR 573.6 - Defect and noncompliance information report.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... passenger cars, the identification shall be by body style or type, inclusive dates (month and year) of..., distributor, dealer or purchaser. These copies shall be submitted to NHTSA's Recall Management Division (NVS...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Appendix D: OSHA Guidance on PSM

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Guidance on the Process Safety Management standard says information (including MSDS) about chemicals, including process intermediates, must enable accurate assessment of fire/explosion characteristics, reactivity hazards, and corrosing/erosion effects.

A Guide to Video Resources.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Sirkin, Arlene Farber

1979-01-01

Provides updated directory and bibliographic information on video resources. Three listings include: a bibliography of indexes, listings, and reviews; reference information on independent video sources; and a directory of distributor "rights and permissions" officers. (RAA)

Membrane contactor/separator for an advanced ozone membrane reactor for treatment of recalcitrant organic pollutants in water

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

Chan, Wai Kit, E-mail: kekyeung@ust.hk; Joueet, Justine; Heng, Samuel

An advanced ozone membrane reactor that synergistically combines membrane distributor for ozone gas, membrane contactor for pollutant adsorption and reaction, and membrane separator for clean water production is described. The membrane reactor represents an order of magnitude improvement over traditional semibatch reactor design and is capable of complete conversion of recalcitrant endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in water at less than three minutes residence time. Coating the membrane contactor with alumina and hydrotalcite (Mg/Al=3) adsorbs and traps the organics in the reaction zone resulting in 30% increase of total organic carbon (TOC) removal. Large surface area coating that diffuses surface chargesmore » from adsorbed polar organic molecules is preferred as it reduces membrane polarization that is detrimental to separation. - Graphical abstract: Advanced ozone membrane reactor synergistically combines membrane distributor for ozone, membrane contactor for sorption and reaction and membrane separator for clean water production to achieve an order of magnitude enhancement in treatment performance compared to traditional ozone reactor. Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Novel reactor using membranes for ozone distributor, reaction contactor and water separator. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Designed to achieve an order of magnitude enhancement over traditional reactor. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} and hydrotalcite coatings capture and trap pollutants giving additional 30% TOC removal. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer High surface area coating prevents polarization and improves membrane separation and life.« less

Drug quality in South Africa: perceptions of key players involved in medicines distribution.

PubMed

Patel, Aarti; Norris, Pauline; Gauld, Robin; Rades, Thomas

2009-01-01

Substandard medicines contribute to poor public health and affect development, especially in the developing world. However knowledge of how manufacturers, distributors and providers understand the concept of drug quality and what strategies they adopt to ensure drug quality is limited, particularly in the developing world. The purpose of this paper is to explore pharmaceutical manufacturers', distributors' and providers' perceptions of drug quality in South Africa and how they ensure the quality of drugs during the distribution process. The approach taken was qualitative data collection through key informant interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. Transcripts were analysed thematically in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban, South Africa. Participants were recruited purposefully from a South African pharmaceutical manufacturer, SA subsidiaries of international manufacturers, national distribution companies, national wholesaler, public and private sector pharmacists, and a dispensing doctor. In total, ten interviews were conducted. Participants described drug quality in terms of the product and the processes involved in manufacturing and handling the product. Participants identified purchasing registered medicines from licensed suppliers, use of standard operating procedures, and audits between manufacturer and distributor and/or provider as key strategies employed to protect medicine quality. Effective communication amongst all stakeholders, especially in terms of providing feedback regarding complaints about medicine quality, appears as a potential area of concern, which would benefit from further research. The paper hightlights that ensuring medicine quality should be a shared responsibility amongst all involved in the distribution process to prevent medicines moving from one distribution system (public) into another (private).

Modeling injection molding of net-shape active ceramic components.

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

Baer, Tomas; Cote, Raymond O.; Grillet, Anne Mary

2006-11-01

To reduce costs and hazardous wastes associated with the production of lead-based active ceramic components, an injection molding process is being investigated to replace the current machining process. Here, lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramic particles are suspended in a thermoplastic resin and are injected into a mold and allowed to cool. The part is then bisque fired and sintered to complete the densification process. To help design this new process we use a finite element model to describe the injection molding of the ceramic paste. Flow solutions are obtained using a coupled, finite-element based, Newton-Raphson numerical method based on themore » GOMA/ARIA suite of Sandia flow solvers. The evolution of the free surface is solved with an advanced level set algorithm. This approach incorporates novel methods for representing surface tension and wetting forces that affect the evolution of the free surface. Thermal, rheological, and wetting properties of the PZT paste are measured for use as input to the model. The viscosity of the PZT is highly dependent both on temperature and shear rate. One challenge in modeling the injection process is coming up with appropriate constitutive equations that capture relevant phenomenology without being too computationally complex. For this reason we model the material as a Carreau fluid and a WLF temperature dependence. Two-dimensional (2D) modeling is performed to explore the effects of the shear in isothermal conditions. Results indicate that very low viscosity regions exist near walls and that these results look similar in terms of meniscus shape and fill times to a simple Newtonian constitutive equation at the shear-thinned viscosity for the paste. These results allow us to pick a representative viscosity to use in fully three-dimensional (3D) simulation, which because of numerical complexities are restricted to using a Newtonian constitutive equation. Further 2D modeling at nonisothermal conditions shows that the choice of representative Newtonian viscosity is dependent on the amount of heating of the initially room temperature mold. An early 3D transient model shows that the initial design of the distributor is sub-optimal. However, these simulations take several months to run on 4 processors of an HP workstation using a preconditioner/solver combination of ILUT/GMRES with fill factors of 3 and PSPG stabilization. Therefore, several modifications to the distributor geometry and orientations of the vents and molds have been investigated using much faster 3D steady-state simulations. The pressure distribution for these steady-state calculations is examined for three different distributor designs to see if this can indicate which geometry has the superior design. The second modification, with a longer distributor, is shown to have flatter, more monotonic isobars perpendicular to the flow direction indicating a better filling process. The effects of the distributor modifications, as well as effects of the mold orientation, have also been examined with laboratory experiments in which the flow of a viscous Newtonian oil entering transparent molds is recorded visually. Here, the flow front is flatter and voids are reduced for the second geometry compared to the original geometry. A horizontal orientation, as opposed to the planned vertical orientation, results in fewer voids. Recently, the Navier-Stokes equations have been stabilized with the Dohrman-Bochev PSPP stabilization method, allowing us to calculate transient 3D simulations with computational times on the order of days instead of months. Validation simulations are performed and compared to the experiments. Many of the trends of the experiments are captured by the level set modeling, though quantitative agreement is lacking mainly due to the high value of the gas phase viscosity necessary for numerical stability, though physically unrealistic. More correct trends are predicted for the vertical model than the horizontal model, which is serendipitous as the actual mold is held in a vertical geometry. The full, transient mold filling calculations indicate that the flow front is flatter and voids may be reduced for the second geometry compared to the original geometry. The validated model is used to predict mold filling for the actual process with the material properties for the PZT paste, the original distributor geometry, and the mold in a vertical orientation. This calculation shows that voids may be trapped at the four corners of the mold opposite the distributor.« less

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 3: Five-Year Accident History

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

A five year accident history must be completed for each covered process, and all accidental release events meeting specified criteria must be reported in the Risk Management Plan (RMP) for that process.

ACHP | News

Science.gov Websites

), and president and CEO of Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., was one of the two tribute speakers. Michael will be the new home for the organization when it relocates from the Old Post Office Building this

75 FR 28063 - M & N Distributors; Dismissal of Proceeding

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-05-19

... Respondent could improve the legibility of his records by either ``typing or carefully handwriting the logs... the originals are illegible. Second, the legibility of a person's handwriting is like beauty--it is in...

29. VIEW LOOKING DOWN AT A DRAFT CONE AND FORMWORK ...

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

29. VIEW LOOKING DOWN AT A DRAFT CONE AND FORMWORK FOR A SPIRAL DISTRIBUTOR. - Wilson Dam & Hydroelectric Plant, Spanning Tennessee River at Wilson Dam Road (Route 133), Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, AL

16 CFR 501.3 - Replacement bags for vacuum cleaners.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... statement appears on the principal display panel of the package accurately identifying the make and model of...) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor of the replacement bags, in...

Electric Vehicles : Impacts on Transportation Revenue

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2017-06-07

The maintenance of transportation infrastructures has traditionally been funded from federal and state taxes collected by the state from fossil fuel distributors, included into fuel price at the pump and ultimately paid by all internal combustion eng...

Driving at Night Can Be Deadly

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-06-17

Efficient Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) is imperative as manufacturers and distributors move to new technologies, faster production methods and "Just in Time" delivery. CVO must offer more reliable travel times, as well as safety and flexibilit...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 10: Implementation

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The implementing agency is the federal, state, or local agency taking the lead for implementation and enforcement of part 68. They will review Risk Management Plans, select some for audits, and conduct on-site inspections.

A Snapshot of the EPA Pesticide Container and Containment Rule

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

This brochure provides an overview of the EPA pesticide container and containment rule for registrants, retailers, distributors, commercial applicators, custom blenders and pesticide users It describes who must comply and provides requirement information.

16 CFR § 1117.1 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... or game and, as a result of that incident the child died, suffered serious injury, ceased breathing..., distributor, retailer, and importer of a marble, small ball, or latex balloon, or a toy or a game that...

Optimal pricing and marketing planning for deteriorating items.

PubMed

Moosavi Tabatabaei, Seyed Reza; Sadjadi, Seyed Jafar; Makui, Ahmad

2017-01-01

Optimal pricing and marketing planning plays an essential role in production decisions on deteriorating items. This paper presents a mathematical model for a three-level supply chain, which includes one producer, one distributor and one retailer. The proposed study considers the production of a deteriorating item where demand is influenced by price, marketing expenditure, quality of product and after-sales service expenditures. The proposed model is formulated as a geometric programming with 5 degrees of difficulty and the problem is solved using the recent advances in optimization techniques. The study is supported by several numerical examples and sensitivity analysis is performed to analyze the effects of the changes in different parameters on the optimal solution. The preliminary results indicate that with the change in parameters influencing on demand, inventory holding, inventory deteriorating and set-up costs change and also significantly affect total revenue.

21 CFR 201.301 - Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of estrogenic hormone preparations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... International Conference on the Standardization of Sex Hormones at London, England, on August 1, 1932. This unit... did not recommend the determination of the activity of nonhydroxyketonic forms of estrogenic hormones...

21 CFR 201.301 - Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of estrogenic hormone preparations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... International Conference on the Standardization of Sex Hormones at London, England, on August 1, 1932. This unit... did not recommend the determination of the activity of nonhydroxyketonic forms of estrogenic hormones...

21 CFR 201.301 - Notice to manufacturers, packers, and distributors of estrogenic hormone preparations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... International Conference on the Standardization of Sex Hormones at London, England, on August 1, 1932. This unit... did not recommend the determination of the activity of nonhydroxyketonic forms of estrogenic hormones...

77 FR 20452 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing of...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-04-04

... of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent No. EAF0401000001 (MML Distributors, LLC) (Oct. 2005); NASD Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent No. EAF0401240001 (AFSG Securities Corp.) (Oct. 2005); FINRA Letter...

15 CFR Supplement No. 3 to Part 748 - BIS-711, Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser Instructions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

...” include: contractual, franchise, distributor, wholesaler, continuing and regular individual business, etc... persons, other than employees of the ultimate consignee or purchaser, who assisted in the preparation of...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 4: Offsite Consequence Analysis

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

How to perform the OCA for regulated substances, informing the government and the public about potential consequences of an accidental chemical release at your facility. Includes calculations for worst-case scenario, alternative scenarios, and endpoints.

VIEW FROM THE GENERATOR FLOOR LOOKING DOWN AT THE SPIRAL ...

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

VIEW FROM THE GENERATOR FLOOR LOOKING DOWN AT THE SPIRAL DISTRIBUTOR AND DRAFT CONE. - Wilson Dam & Hydroelectric Plant, Turbine & Generator Unit, Spanning Tennessee River at Wilson Dam Road (Route 133), Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, AL

Ozone-Depleting Substances on the Black Market

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

If you are a wholesaler, distributor, or retailer of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), you are responsible for ensuring the CFCs/HCFCs you buy are legal. Learn about the penalties of knowingly buying or possessing illegal CFCs

2015 Subpoena and Information Request from EPA to Mercury Recyclers

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

EPA issued formal requests for information to five companies believed to be the primary recyclers/retorters and distributors of mercury in the United States to gain a better understanding of the mercury recycling marketplace.

Oil shale retort apparatus

DOEpatents

Reeves, Adam A.; Mast, Earl L.; Greaves, Melvin J.

1990-01-01

A retorting apparatus including a vertical kiln and a plurality of tubes for delivering rock to the top of the kiln and removal of processed rock from the bottom of the kiln so that the rock descends through the kiln as a moving bed. Distributors are provided for delivering gas to the kiln to effect heating of the rock and to disturb the rock particles during their descent. The distributors are constructed and disposed to deliver gas uniformly to the kiln and to withstand and overcome adverse conditions resulting from heat and from the descending rock. The rock delivery tubes are geometrically sized, spaced and positioned so as to deliver the shale uniformly into the kiln and form symmetrically disposed generally vertical paths, or "rock chimneys", through the descending shale which offer least resistance to upward flow of gas. When retorting oil shale, a delineated collection chamber near the top of the kiln collects gas and entrained oil mist rising through the kiln.

Evaluating two process scale chromatography column header designs using CFD.

PubMed

Johnson, Chris; Natarajan, Venkatesh; Antoniou, Chris

2014-01-01

Chromatography is an indispensable unit operation in the downstream processing of biomolecules. Scaling of chromatographic operations typically involves a significant increase in the column diameter. At this scale, the flow distribution within a packed bed could be severely affected by the distributor design in process scale columns. Different vendors offer process scale columns with varying design features. The effect of these design features on the flow distribution in packed beds and the resultant effect on column efficiency and cleanability needs to be properly understood in order to prevent unpleasant surprises on scale-up. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) provides a cost-effective means to explore the effect of various distributor designs on process scale performance. In this work, we present a CFD tool that was developed and validated against experimental dye traces and tracer injections. Subsequently, the tool was employed to compare and contrast two commercially available header designs. © 2014 American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Personal Safety in Dangerous Places

PubMed Central

Williams, Terry; Dunlap, Eloise; Johnson, Bruce D.; Hamid, Ansley

2009-01-01

Personal safety during fieldwork is seldom addressed directly in the literature. Drawing from many prior years of ethnographic research and from field experience while studying crack distributors in New York City, the authors provide a variety of strategies by which ethnographic research can be safely conducted in dangerous settings. By projecting an appropriate demeanor, ethnographers can seek others for protector and locator roles, routinely create a safety zone in the field, and establish compatible field roles with potential subjects. The article also provides strategies for avoiding or handling sexual approaches, common law crimes, fights, drive-by shootings, and contacts with the police. When integrated with other standard qualitative methods, ethnographic strategies help to ensure that no physical harm comes to the field-worker and other staff members. Moreover, the presence of researchers may actually reduce (and not increase) potential and actual violence among crack distributors/abusers or others present in the field setting. PMID:19809525

Multiple delivery cesium oven system for negative ion sources

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

Bansal, G.; Bhartiya, S.; Pandya, K.

2012-02-15

Distribution of cesium in large negative ion beam sources to be operational in ITER, is presently based on the use of three or more cesium ovens, which operate simultaneously and are controlled remotely. However, use of multiple Cs ovens simultaneously is likely to pose difficulties in operation and maintenance of the ovens. An alternate method of Cs delivery, based on a single oven distribution system is proposed as one which could reduce the need of simultaneous operation of many ovens. A proof of principle experiment verifying the concept of a multinozzle distributor based Cs oven has been carried out atmore » Institute for Plasma Research. It is also observed that the Cs flux is not controlled by Cs reservoir temperature after few hours of operation but by the temperature of the distributor which starts behaving as a Cs reservoir.« less

Supporting drivers in forming correct expectations about transitions between rural road categories.

PubMed

Stelling-Konczak, Agnieszka; Aarts, Letty; Duivenvoorden, Kirsten; Goldenbeld, Charles

2011-01-01

In order to support drivers in forming the right expectations on the road, road categories are being made recognisable and predictable in the Netherlands. The present study investigated which of the selected road layouts can make rural road categories most recognisable for road users, especially in transitions from one road category to another. A second objective was to study whether explicit information could contribute to a better recognisability of transitions. The experiment was performed with a series of photographs showing sections of two road categories with an intersection in between. The road layout of road categories varied in markings and separation of driving direction (within-subjects factor). Informed and non-informed participants (between-subjects factor) had to indicate their expectations regarding speed limit and access restriction of each road section, before and after a transition. The results show that for transitions between distributor and through roads, the physicality of separation of driving direction is a better distinctive characteristic than the currently used edge marking. The green centre marking on through roads also enhances recognisability, but only with additional information. As far as transitions between distributor and access roads are concerned, the results demonstrate that this type of transitions is better recognised when no markings on access roads are present. Physical separation of driving directions on distributor roads also improves recognisability, although this layout is associated with higher speed limits. Providing explicit information has in general a positive effect on the reconisability of transitions. Implications are discussed in the light of potential safety effects. Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Role of the pharmacist in preventing distribution of counterfeit medications.

PubMed

Chambliss, Walter G; Carroll, Wesley A; Kennedy, Daniel; Levine, Donald; Moné, Michael A; Ried, L Douglas; Shepherd, Marv; Yelvigi, Mukund

2012-01-01

To provide an overview of the counterfeit medication problem and recommendations of a joint American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science and APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management taskforce. SciFinder and PubMed were searched from 1980 to March 2011 using the following keywords: counterfeit drug product, counterfeit medications, drug product authentication, drug product verification, and track-and-trace. Publications, presentations, and websites of organizations that research the counterfeit medication problem in the United States and other countries were reviewed. A representative from the security division of a pharmaceutical manufacturer and a representative from a supplier of anticounterfeiting technologies gave presentations to the taskforce. The taskforce recommends that pharmacists (1) purchase medications from known, reliable sources; (2) warn patients of the dangers of purchasing medications over the Internet; (3) confirm with distributors that products were purchased from manufacturers or other reliable sources; (4) monitor counterfeit product alerts; (5) examine products for suspicious appearance; (6) work with the pharmaceutical industry, distributors, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to close gaps in the supply chain, especially for drugs in short supply; (7) use scanning technology in the pharmacy as part of a prescription verification process; (8) educate themselves, coworkers, and patients about the risks of counterfeit medications; and (9) report suspicious medications to FDA, the distributor, and the manufacturer. The consequence of a patient receiving a counterfeit medication in the United States could be catastrophic, and pharmacists must play an active role in preventing such an event from occurring.

From canteen to lunch box: ergonomic demands in distribution of portion-packed hot food.

PubMed

Dahlberg, Raymond; Bildt, Carina; Karlqvist, Lena

2003-01-01

The present case-study, which is rather small in number of subjects but has a broad perspective, is part of a larger investigation designed to initiate development processes in working life in one specific region in Sweden. This study may serve as an example of ergonomic fieldwork with a gender perspective. The overall aim was to examine the physical and psychosocial working conditions among a group of female hot food distributors, and to relate these conditions to other traditionally heavy work within the same working unit, as well as to suggest improvements. The study group consisted of ten female municipal employees in a provincial town. Structured interviews about the psychosocial working conditions, measurements of heart rate, ratings of self-reported perceived exertion and observations of one working day were performed. The overall impression from the study was that the food distributors in several aspects had a very difficult working situation that ought to be improved. The food distributors reported high psychological demands and low decision latitude, time pressure and dissatisfaction with not being able to live up to the pensioners' and the employer's expectations. They also had a high heart rate increase during work, which may be a risk factor for impaired health. Several short-term and long-term solutions were suggested to reduce and redistribute the total workload. The employer has attended to some suggested short-term solutions and the follow-up study showed that the working conditions had been improved. A reduction of cardiovascular load, as well as self-rated physical exertion, was noted and the work was perceived as substantially less stressful.

Safety of a topical insect repellent (picaridin) during community mass use for malaria control in rural Cambodia

PubMed Central

Heng, Somony; Sluydts, Vincent; Durnez, Lies; Mean, Vanna; Polo, Koh; Tho, Sochantha; Coosemans, Marc; van Griensven, Johan

2017-01-01

Background While community distribution of topical repellents has been proposed as an additional malaria control intervention, the safety of this intervention at the population level remains poorly evaluated. We describe the safety of mass distribution of the picaridin repellent during a cluster-randomised trial in rural Cambodia in 2012–2013. Methods The repellent was distributed among 57 intervention villages with around 25,000 inhabitants by a team of village distributors. Information on individual adverse events, reported by phone by the village distributors, was obtained through home visits. Information on perceived side effects, reported at the family level, was obtained during two-weekly bottle exchange. Adverse events were classified as adverse reactions (events likely linked to the repellent), cases of repellent abuse and events not related to the repellent use, and classified as per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Findings Of the 41 adverse events notified by phone by the village distributors, there were 22 adverse reactions, 11 cases of repellent abuse (6 accidental, 5 suicide attempts) and 8 non-related events. All adverse reactions were mild, occurred in the first few months of use, and mainly manifested as skin conditions. Of the 11 cases of abuse, 2 were moderate and 2 life-threatening. All cases with adverse reactions and repellent abuse recovered completely. 20% of families reported perceived side effects, mainly itching, headache, dizziness and bad smell, but few discontinued repellent use. Conclusions Adverse reactions and abuse during mass use of picaridin were uncommon and generally mild, supporting the safety of the picaridin repellent for malaria control. PMID:28339462

Safety of a topical insect repellent (picaridin) during community mass use for malaria control in rural Cambodia.

PubMed

Heng, Somony; Sluydts, Vincent; Durnez, Lies; Mean, Vanna; Polo, Koh; Tho, Sochantha; Coosemans, Marc; van Griensven, Johan

2017-01-01

While community distribution of topical repellents has been proposed as an additional malaria control intervention, the safety of this intervention at the population level remains poorly evaluated. We describe the safety of mass distribution of the picaridin repellent during a cluster-randomised trial in rural Cambodia in 2012-2013. The repellent was distributed among 57 intervention villages with around 25,000 inhabitants by a team of village distributors. Information on individual adverse events, reported by phone by the village distributors, was obtained through home visits. Information on perceived side effects, reported at the family level, was obtained during two-weekly bottle exchange. Adverse events were classified as adverse reactions (events likely linked to the repellent), cases of repellent abuse and events not related to the repellent use, and classified as per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Of the 41 adverse events notified by phone by the village distributors, there were 22 adverse reactions, 11 cases of repellent abuse (6 accidental, 5 suicide attempts) and 8 non-related events. All adverse reactions were mild, occurred in the first few months of use, and mainly manifested as skin conditions. Of the 11 cases of abuse, 2 were moderate and 2 life-threatening. All cases with adverse reactions and repellent abuse recovered completely. 20% of families reported perceived side effects, mainly itching, headache, dizziness and bad smell, but few discontinued repellent use. Adverse reactions and abuse during mass use of picaridin were uncommon and generally mild, supporting the safety of the picaridin repellent for malaria control.

76 FR 10029 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-02-23

... requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits... CFR 76.94(f) and 76.107 require a distributor or broadcaster exercising exclusivity to provide to the...

PRN 2002-X Draft: False or Misleading Pesticide Product Brand Name

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

This notice provides guidance to registrants and distributors on pesticide product brand names that may be false or misleading, either by themselves or in association with particular company names or trademarks. It is a draft.

21 CFR 1307.11 - Distribution by dispenser to another practitioner or reverse distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... distributions that a registered retail pharmacy makes to automated dispensing systems at long term care facilities for which the retail pharmacy also holds registrations do not count toward the 5 percent limit in...

21 CFR 1307.11 - Distribution by dispenser to another practitioner or reverse distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... distributions that a registered retail pharmacy makes to automated dispensing systems at long term care facilities for which the retail pharmacy also holds registrations do not count toward the 5 percent limit in...

21 CFR 1307.11 - Distribution by dispenser to another practitioner or reverse distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... distributions that a registered retail pharmacy makes to automated dispensing systems at long term care facilities for which the retail pharmacy also holds registrations do not count toward the 5 percent limit in...

21 CFR 1307.11 - Distribution by dispenser to another practitioner or reverse distributor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... distributions that a registered retail pharmacy makes to automated dispensing systems at long term care facilities for which the retail pharmacy also holds registrations do not count toward the 5 percent limit in...

Field evaluation of smart sensor vehicle detectors at intersections - volume 1 : normal weather conditions.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2012-10-01

Microwave-based vehicle detection products from two manufacturers were selected for field testing and : evaluation: Wavetronix and Intersector. The two systems were installed by the manufacturer/distributor at a : signalized intersection. Initial eva...

77 FR 23673 - Notice of Stakeholder Meeting: Industry Roundtable-DON/USDA/DOE/DOT-FAA Advanced Drop-In Biofuels...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-04-20

... participants in the biofuels supply chain. The purpose of the roundtable meeting is for the federal government... Production Value Chain: (feedstock provider, bio-refiner, finished products distributor, integrated effort...

Dear Publisher.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Chelton, Mary K.

1992-01-01

Addresses issues that concern the relationship between publishers and librarians, including differences between libraries and bookstores; necessary information for advertisements; out-of-stock designations and their effect on budgets; the role of distributors and vendors; direct mail for book promotions; unsolicited review copies; communications…

Pesticide Product Information System (PPIS)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The Pesticide Product Information System contains information concerning all pesticide products registered in the United States. It includes registrant name and address, chemical ingredients, toxicity category, product names, distributor brand names, site/pest uses, pesticidal type, formulation code, and registration status.

15 CFR 995.14 - Auditing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 15 Commerce and Foreign Trade 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Auditing. 995.14 Section 995.14... AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Introduction

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

If you handle, manufacture, use, or store any of the toxic and flammable substances (e.g., chlorine, ammonia) listed in Appendix A above the specified threshold quantities in a process, you are required to develop and implement a risk management plan.

United Nations and Other International Organizations.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Negaard, Chere; Carter, Laura Lee

1992-01-01

This annotated bibliography lists 124 documents published in 1991 by the United Nations and other international organizations that address a wide range of topics, including development, the environment, disarmament, Africa, and women. U.S. distributors for these documents are listed. (MES)

Factors affecting the attrition of community-directed distributors of ivermectin, in an onchocerciasis-control programme in the Imo and Abia states of south-eastern Nigeria.

PubMed

Emukah, E C; Enyinnaya, U; Olaniran, N S; Akpan, E A; Hopkins, D R; Miri, E S; Amazigo, U; Okoronkwo, C; Stanley, A; Rakers, L; Richards, F O; Katabarwa, M N

2008-01-01

In areas of Nigeria where onchocerciasis is endemic, community-directed distributors (CDD) distribute ivermectin annually, as part of the effort to control the disease. Unfortunately, it has been reported that at least 35% of the distributors who have been trained in Nigeria are unwilling to participate further as CDD. The selection and training of new CDD, to replace those unwilling to continue, leads to annual expense that the national onchocerciasis-programme is finding difficult to meet, given other programme priorities and the limited resources. If the reported levels of attrition are true, they seriously threaten the sustainability of community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in Nigeria. In 2002, interviews were held with 101 people who had been trained as CDD, including those who had stopped serving their communities, from 12 communities in south-eastern Nigeria that had high rates of CDD attrition. The results showed that, although the overall reported CDD attrition was 40.6%, the actual rate was only 10.9%. The CDD who had ceased participating in the annual rounds of ivermectin blamed a lack of incentives (65.9%), the demands of other employment (14.6%), the long distances involved in the house-to-house distribution (12.2%) or marital duties (7.3%). Analysis of the data obtained from all the interviewed CDD showed that inadequate supplies of ivermectin (P<0.01), lack of supervision (P<0.05) and a lack of monetary incentives (P<0.001) led to significant increases in attrition. Conversely, CDD retention was significantly enhanced when the distributors were selected by their community members (P<0.001), supervised (P<0.001), supplied with adequate ivermectin tablets (P<0.05), involved in educating their community members (P<0.05), and/or involved in other health programmes (P<0.001). Although CDD who were involved in other health programmes were relatively unlikely to cease participating in the distributions, they were more likely to take longer than 14 days to complete ivermectin distribution than other CDD, who only distributed ivermectin. Data obtained in interviews with present and past CDD appear vital for informing, directing, protecting and enhancing the performance of CDTI programmes, in Nigeria and elsewhere.

33 CFR 183.402 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... limited to, conductors, solenoids, motors, generators, alternators, distributors, resistors, appliances and electrical control devices. Pigtails means external power conductors or wires that are part of..., molded plastic, or flexible tubing, around one or more insulated conductors. [CGD 73-217, 42 FR 5944, Jan...

33 CFR 183.402 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... limited to, conductors, solenoids, motors, generators, alternators, distributors, resistors, appliances and electrical control devices. Pigtails means external power conductors or wires that are part of..., molded plastic, or flexible tubing, around one or more insulated conductors. [CGD 73-217, 42 FR 5944, Jan...

29 CFR 1910.1050 - Methylenedianiline.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... concentrations of MDA to which employees may be exposed. (3) Periodic monitoring and monitoring frequency. (i) If...) Communication of hazards—(1) Hazard communication—general. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910...

29 CFR 1910.1050 - Methylenedianiline.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... concentrations of MDA to which employees may be exposed. (3) Periodic monitoring and monitoring frequency. (i) If...) Communication of hazards—(1) Hazard communication—general. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910...

29 CFR 1910.1050 - Methylenedianiline.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... concentrations of MDA to which employees may be exposed. (3) Periodic monitoring and monitoring frequency. (i) If...) Communication of hazards—(1) Hazard communication—general. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (§ 1910...

Application of the network robustness index to identify critical links supporting Vermont's Bulk milk transportation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2011-08-18

The food supply chain is an interwoven network consisting of producers, processors, : manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. With the exception of direct : marketing or community-supported agriculture systems, some or all of these int...

9 CFR 112.4 - Subsidiaries, divisions, distributors, and permittees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... relationship of the division or marketing unit to the licensee shall appear prominently on the label by use of... distribution by a division or marketing unit of the licensee shall be submitted in accordance with § 112.5. The...

77 FR 33337 - Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-06-06

...The Commission seeks comment on proposed disclosures to help consumers, distributors, contractors, and installers easily determine whether a specific furnace or central air conditioner meets applicable Department of Energy regional efficiency standards.

21 CFR 1301.03 - Information; special instructions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Information; special instructions. 1301.03 Section... MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DISPENSERS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES General Information § 1301.03 Information; special instructions. Information regarding procedures under these rules and instructions supplementing...

TCP/IP Implementations and Vendors Guide,

DTIC Science & Technology

1986-02-01

DOCUMENTATION PAGE la. REPORT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION lb. RESTRICTIVE MARKINGS 2a. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY 3. DISTRIBUTION/ AVAILABILIT OF...UNIX System V (5.2) IMPLEMENTATION-LANGUAGE: C DISTRIBUTOR: UNIQ Digital Technologies 28 S. Water St. Batavia, fI1 60510 (312) 879-1008 CONTACT

16 CFR 1025.18 - Class actions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... Commercial Practices CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADJUDICATIVE..., regulation, or consumer product safety rule, or (3) Manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, or a... consumer product safety rule. When appropriate, a class may be divided into subclasses and each subclass...

16 CFR § 1025.18 - Class actions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... Commercial Practices CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADJUDICATIVE..., regulation, or consumer product safety rule, or (3) Manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, or a... consumer product safety rule. When appropriate, a class may be divided into subclasses and each subclass...

16 CFR 1025.18 - Class actions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... Commercial Practices CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADJUDICATIVE..., regulation, or consumer product safety rule, or (3) Manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, or a... consumer product safety rule. When appropriate, a class may be divided into subclasses and each subclass...

RMP Guidance for Chemical Distributors - Chapter 11: Communication with the Public

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Risk Management Plans must be made available to the public, except for any classified or confidential business information contained in RMPs or the off-site consequence analysis sections. Be prepared to communicate risk with LEPCs and SERCs.

21 CFR 1140.30 - Scope of permissible forms of labeling and advertising.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... material; and in audio or video formats delivered at a point-of-sale. (2) A manufacturer, distributor, or... the extent to which the advertising or labeling may be seen by persons younger than 18 years of age...

21 CFR 1140.30 - Scope of permissible forms of labeling and advertising.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... material; and in audio or video formats delivered at a point-of-sale. (2) A manufacturer, distributor, or... the extent to which the advertising or labeling may be seen by persons younger than 18 years of age...

21 CFR 1140.30 - Scope of permissible forms of labeling and advertising.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... material; and in audio or video formats delivered at a point-of-sale. (2) A manufacturer, distributor, or... the extent to which the advertising or labeling may be seen by persons younger than 18 years of age...

21 CFR 1140.30 - Scope of permissible forms of labeling and advertising.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... material; and in audio or video formats delivered at a point-of-sale. (2) A manufacturer, distributor, or... the extent to which the advertising or labeling may be seen by persons younger than 18 years of age...

Dedication file preparation for commercial-grade electric components

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

Hendricks, J.R.; Farwell, C.R. Jr.

1988-01-01

Dedication is the process of making a commercial-grade item into a basic component that can be installed in safety systems. This process ensures that the commercially manufactured items are of the same or equivalent form, fit, function, and materials as the originally provided safety item. This process must ensure that the original utility's equipment qualification program is maintained per licensing commitments to 10CFR50.49 and general design criterion No. 4. Today, utilities recognize the need for establishing a dedication program to provide the flexibility in obtaining replacement items directly from the original manufacturers. This need has arisen because (a) most systemmore » houses, large manufacturers, and component manufacturers will sell their products only through distributors as straight commercial-grade items or only service former clients, and (b) lack of competition for specific safety-related items has resulted in excessive hardware cost and very long delivery schedules, which could affect plant availability. The vehicle for utilities to obtain safety-related items is to establish and manage a comprehensive dedication program for their own use or provide the direction for a nuclear supplier to follow. This paper provides both utilities and nuclear suppliers insight into the complexities of a dedication program. This insight is provided from our experience as a utilities agent and as a third-party nuclear supplier.« less

Robust design of (s, S) inventory policy parameters in supply chains with demand and lead time uncertainties

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Karimi Movahed, Kamran; Zhang, Zhi-Hai

2015-09-01

Demand and lead time uncertainties have significant effects on supply chain behaviour. In this paper, we present a single-product three-level multi-period supply chain with uncertain demands and lead times by using robust techniques to study the managerial insights of the supply chain inventory system under uncertainty. We formulate this problem as a robust mixed-integer linear program with minimised expected cost and total cost variation to determine the optimal (s, S) values of the inventory parameters. Several numerical studies are performed to investigate the supply chain behaviour. Useful guidelines for the design of a robust supply chain are also provided. Results show that the order variance and the expected cost in a supply chain significantly increase when the manufacturer's review period is an integer ratio of the distributor's and the retailer's review periods.

Optimal pricing and marketing planning for deteriorating items

PubMed Central

Moosavi Tabatabaei, Seyed Reza; Sadjadi, Seyed Jafar; Makui, Ahmad

2017-01-01

Optimal pricing and marketing planning plays an essential role in production decisions on deteriorating items. This paper presents a mathematical model for a three-level supply chain, which includes one producer, one distributor and one retailer. The proposed study considers the production of a deteriorating item where demand is influenced by price, marketing expenditure, quality of product and after-sales service expenditures. The proposed model is formulated as a geometric programming with 5 degrees of difficulty and the problem is solved using the recent advances in optimization techniques. The study is supported by several numerical examples and sensitivity analysis is performed to analyze the effects of the changes in different parameters on the optimal solution. The preliminary results indicate that with the change in parameters influencing on demand, inventory holding, inventory deteriorating and set-up costs change and also significantly affect total revenue. PMID:28306750

Collaborative evaluation and market research converge: an innovative model agricultural development program evaluation in Southern Sudan.

PubMed

O'Sullivan, John M; O'Sullivan, Rita

2012-11-01

In June and July 2006 a team of outside experts arrived in Yei, Southern Sudan through an AID project to provide support to a local agricultural development project. The team brought evaluation, agricultural marketing and financial management expertise to the in-country partners looking at steps to rebuild the economy of the war ravaged region. A partnership of local officials, agricultural development staff, and students worked with the outside team to craft a survey of agricultural traders working between northern Uganda and Southern Sudan the steps approach of a collaborative model. The goal was to create a market directory of use to producers, government officials and others interested in stimulating agricultural trade. The directory of agricultural producers and distributors served as an agricultural development and promotion tool as did the collaborative process itself. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Solvents & Petroleum Incorporated in Syracuse, New York

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The Solvents and Petroleum Service, Inc. (SPS) facility is located at 1405 Brewerton Road in Syracuse, New York. The current owner is a distributor of organic and chlorinated solvents to industries in the Central New York region. Solvents are stored in

Special Section: Library Equipment and Furniture.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Michaels, Andrea; And Others

1992-01-01

Five articles discuss designing library interiors for ergonomic needs and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Highlights include elements of library furnishings for use with technology; directories of vendors that supply libraries and distributors of technological devices for the blind and physically handicapped; adaptive…

Monthly motor fuel reported by states : November 2007

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2008-04-10

The gasoline volume shown in this report is a cumulative tabulation of gross volume reported by wholesale distributors to : State motor fuel tax agencies. It includes highway use, nonhighway use and losses. There is a lag of up to 6 weeks : between t...

15 CFR 995.6 - Fees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS OF NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS General § 995.6 Fees. (a) The Office of Coast Survey, NOAA, may charge a fee for costs incurred to process...