Sample records for united states designed

  1. 78 FR 19799 - United States Mint Kids' Baseball Coin Design Challenge

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint United States Mint Kids' Baseball Coin Design Challenge ACTION: Notification of the Opening of the United States Mint Kids' Baseball Coin Design Challenge on April 11, 2013. SUMMARY: The United States Mint announces the opening of a national kids' baseball...

  2. Comparative analysis of design codes for timber bridges in Canada, the United States, and Europe

    Treesearch

    James Wacker; James (Scott) Groenier

    2010-01-01

    The United States recently completed its transition from the allowable stress design code to the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) reliability-based code for the design of most highway bridges. For an international perspective on the LRFD-based bridge codes, a comparative analysis is presented: a study addressed national codes of the United States, Canada, and...

  3. 37 CFR 1.414 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. 1.414 Section 1.414 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. (a) The United States Patent and Trademark Office...

  4. 37 CFR 1.414 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. 1.414 Section 1.414 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. (a) The United States Patent and Trademark Office...

  5. 37 CFR 1.414 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. 1.414 Section 1.414 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. (a) The United States Patent and Trademark Office...

  6. 37 CFR 1.414 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. 1.414 Section 1.414 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN... Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. (a) The United States Patent and Trademark Office...

  7. 3 CFR - Designation of Officers of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ..., International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico To Act as the Commissioner of the United... States and Mexico To Act as the Commissioner of the United States Section Memorandum for the Commissioner of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico...

  8. 20 CFR 631.30 - Designation or creation and functions of a State dislocated worker unit or office, and rapid...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 3 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Designation or creation and functions of a... TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT State Administration § 631.30 Designation or creation and functions of a State dislocated worker unit or office, and rapid response assistance. (a) Designation or creation of State...

  9. 20 CFR 631.30 - Designation or creation and functions of a State dislocated worker unit or office, and rapid...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 3 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Designation or creation and functions of a... TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT State Administration § 631.30 Designation or creation and functions of a State dislocated worker unit or office, and rapid response assistance. (a) Designation or creation of State...

  10. X-Article: Iran Operational Design, Clausewitz, and American Diplomacy

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2013-03-01

    D. Frank United States Army 5d. PROJECT NUMBER 5e. TASK NUMBER 5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME( S ) AND ADDRESS(ES...addresses the United States current challenge with Iran, as the Islamic regime views itself as the regional rival to America and seeks to disrupt U.S...X-Article: Iran Operational Design, Clausewitz, and American Diplomacy by Colonel Patrick D. Frank United States Army

  11. 78 FR 15802 - United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act; Re-Designation of Qualifying Industrial...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-12

    ... OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE United States-Israel Free Trade Area... Representative. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Under the United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act (IFTA Act), articles of qualifying industrial zones (QIZs) encompassing portions of Israel and Jordan or...

  12. 37 CFR 1.414 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 37 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false The United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Designated Office or Elected Office. 1.414 Section 1.414 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES International Processing...

  13. 32 CFR 150.21 - Appeals by the United States.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 32 National Defense 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Appeals by the United States. 150.21 Section 150... the United States. (a) Restricted filing. Only a representative of the government designated by the Judge Advocate General of the respective service may file an appeal by the United States under Article...

  14. 26 CFR 1.955-4 - Definition of less developed country.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom. (c) Termination of designation. Section 955(c)(3) provides that, after... possession of the United States with respect to which, on the first day of the foreign corporation's taxable year, there is in effect an Executive order by the President of the United States designating such...

  15. Energy Consumption Evaluation of United States Navy Leed Certified Building For Fiscal Year 2009

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2010-01-01

    administration functions, classroom training, laboratory functions, personnel detention, and a fully functioning dog kennel on the exterior of the...Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The goal of this effort is in...and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The goal of this effort is in compliance with

  16. 40 CFR 81.329 - Nevada.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... on the State of Nevada Division of Water Resources' map titled Water Resources and Inter-basin Flows...-26E) X Clovers Area (64)(32-39N, 42-46E) X 1 EPA designation replaces State designation. 2 Rest of... Boulder Flat (61) (31-37N, 45-51E): Upper Unit 61 X Lower Unit 61 X Rest of State 1 X 1 Rest of State...

  17. Sketching by Design: Teaching Sketching to Young Learners

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kelley, Todd R.; Sung, Euisuk

    2017-01-01

    Recent science educational reforms in the United States have prompted increased efforts to teach engineering design as an approach to improve STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning in K-12 classrooms. Teaching design in early grades is a new endeavor for teachers in the United States. Much can be learned from design…

  18. To designate the United States Federal Judicial Center located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the "John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center'' and to designate the United States courthouse located at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego, California, as the ''James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49

    2013-06-05

    House - 06/06/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  19. 49 CFR 575.104 - Uniform tire quality grading standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... on a pavement surface. (B) Mount each tire on a rim of design or measuring rim width specified for... importation into the United States by the tire's manufacturer of tires of the same design and size as the tire... domestic purchase or importation into the United States by a brand name owner of tires of the same design...

  20. 49 CFR 575.104 - Uniform tire quality grading standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... on a pavement surface. (B) Mount each tire on a rim of design or measuring rim width specified for... importation into the United States by the tire's manufacturer of tires of the same design and size as the tire... domestic purchase or importation into the United States by a brand name owner of tires of the same design...

  1. 49 CFR 575.104 - Uniform tire quality grading standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... on a pavement surface. (B) Mount each tire on a rim of design or measuring rim width specified for... importation into the United States by the tire's manufacturer of tires of the same design and size as the tire... domestic purchase or importation into the United States by a brand name owner of tires of the same design...

  2. 49 CFR 575.104 - Uniform tire quality grading standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... on a pavement surface. (B) Mount each tire on a rim of design or measuring rim width specified for... importation into the United States by the tire's manufacturer of tires of the same design and size as the tire... domestic purchase or importation into the United States by a brand name owner of tires of the same design...

  3. 49 CFR 575.104 - Uniform tire quality grading standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... on a pavement surface. (B) Mount each tire on a rim of design or measuring rim width specified for... importation into the United States by the tire's manufacturer of tires of the same design and size as the tire... domestic purchase or importation into the United States by a brand name owner of tires of the same design...

  4. 78 FR 13030 - Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy (USMA)

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy... States Military Academy Board of Visitors. 2. Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013. 3. Time: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p... statements should be sent to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at: United States Military Academy, Office...

  5. 37 CFR 1.78 - Claiming benefit of earlier filing date and cross-references to other applications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... and cross-references to other applications. (a)(1) A nonprovisional application or international...-filed copending nonprovisional applications or international applications designating the United States... nonprovisional application or international application designating the United States of America, each prior...

  6. 40 CFR Appendix E to Part 300 - Oil Spill Response

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... management authority of the United States. (b) This appendix is designed to facilitate efficient, coordinated... and Health Administration RSPA—Research and Special Programs Administration USCG—United States Coast... changes to the NCP designed to improve the effectiveness of the national response system, including...

  7. Nellis Air Force Base Capital Improvements Program Environmental Assessment

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2013-08-01

    Air Force Warfare Center USC United States Code USCB United States Census Bureau USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service VOC Volatile...project arise with the potential to affect desert tortoise, consultation with the United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service would be initiated...Environmental Design (LEED) facilities and decrease energy consumption on military installations. The projects described in the CIP are derived

  8. The United States and Canada: A Common Heritage, a Shared Future.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Blankenship, Glen; And Others

    Designed to familiarize students with Canada and how it compares and contrasts with the United States, this collection of 18 lessons is designed to be used in a variety of ways. The lessons may be used individually, infused as case studies into a variety of course topics or used as a complete unit. Each lesson is divided into six sections: lesson…

  9. Science & Engineering Indicators - 1991. Tenth Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. National Science Board.

    This report is designed to provide public and private policymakers with a broad base of quantitative information about United States science and engineering research and education and about United States technology in a global context. This document begins with a synopsis of United States science and technology. Chapter 1, "Precollege Science and…

  10. 12 CFR 404.12 - General provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... and Banking EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES INFORMATION DISCLOSURE Access to Records Under the..., at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). (b) Relationship to the Freedom of... designated alternate. (e) Ex-Im Bank address. The Export-Import Bank of the United States is located at 811...

  11. National Lakes Assessment 2012: A Collaborative Survey of Lakes in the United States

    EPA Science Inventory

    The National Lakes Assessment 2012: A Collaborative Survey of Lakes in the United States presents the results of a second evaluation of the lakes in the United States. This report is part of the National Aquatic Resource Surveys, a series of statistically based surveys designed t...

  12. 28 CFR 0.111B - Witness Security Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... United States Marshals Service § 0.111B Witness Security Program. (a) In connection with the protection... potential witness, the Director of the United States Marshals Service and officers of the United States Marshals Service designated by the Director may: (1) Provide suitable documents to enable the person to...

  13. 28 CFR 0.111B - Witness Security Program.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... United States Marshals Service § 0.111B Witness Security Program. (a) In connection with the protection... potential witness, the Director of the United States Marshals Service and officers of the United States Marshals Service designated by the Director may: (1) Provide suitable documents to enable the person to...

  14. 76 FR 37261 - Establishment of Helicopter Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Northeast United States

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-27

    ...; Northeast United States AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY...) structure and designates two helicopter RNAV routes (TK-routes) in the northeast corridor between the... Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish two helicopter RNAV routes in Northeast United States...

  15. 31 CFR 341.0 - Offering of bonds.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT REGULATIONS GOVERNING UNITED STATES RETIREMENT PLAN..., offers for sale, effective as of January 1, 1963, bonds of the United States, designated as United States Retirement Plan Bonds. The bonds will be available for investment only to: (a) Bond purchase plans and (b...

  16. Indians of Washington State. Revised Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Milhafer, Judith; And Others

    This unit supplements social studies curriculum in Washington state schools and is offered to help teachers design courses on Indians of the Pacific Northwest. The unit is designed to build understanding and appreciation for historical and contemporary Indian culture, and to examine how people meet their needs using natural resources and…

  17. 7 CFR 634.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... participant water quality plans; design, layout and application of BMP's; and investigations associated with..., designing, installing, and maintaining BMP's. (aa) State. Any of the several States of the United States...

  18. 7 CFR 634.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... participant water quality plans; design, layout and application of BMP's; and investigations associated with..., designing, installing, and maintaining BMP's. (aa) State. Any of the several States of the United States...

  19. 7 CFR 634.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... participant water quality plans; design, layout and application of BMP's; and investigations associated with..., designing, installing, and maintaining BMP's. (aa) State. Any of the several States of the United States...

  20. Nations United: The United Nations, the United States, and the Global Campaign Against Terrorism. A Curriculum Unit & Video for Secondary Schools.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Houlihan, Christina; McLeod, Shannon

    This curriculum unit and 1-hour videotape are designed to help students understand the purpose and functions of the United Nations (UN) and explore the relationship between the United Nations and the United States. The UN's role in the global counterterrorism campaign serves as a case study for the unit. The students are asked to develop a basic…

  1. Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012. 131st Edition

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    US Census Bureau, 2011

    2011-01-01

    "The Statistical Abstract of the United States," published from 1878 to 2012, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to other statistical publications and…

  2. 77 FR 12904 - Determination Regarding Waiver of Discriminatory Purchasing Requirements With Respect to Goods...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-02

    ... INFORMATION: On June 30, 2007, the United States and the Republic of Korea entered into the United States... a procurement or be awarded a contract, the supplier has been previously awarded one or more... pursuant to Executive Order 12260, the United States Trade Representative designated the Republic of Korea...

  3. Settlement Unit. Using Primary Sources in the Classroom.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Alabama Dept. of Archives and History, Montgomery.

    This teaching unit, "Settlement Unit,"which focuses on the settlement of Alabama's land, is the second in a series of 10 units about Alabama state history, part of a project designed to help teachers integrate the use of primary source materials into their classrooms. Although the units are designed to augment the study of Alabama, they…

  4. Design aids of NU I-girders bridges.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-05-01

    Precast prestressed concrete I-Girder bridges have become the most dominant bridge system in the United States. In the early design : stages, preliminary design becomes a vital first step in designing an economical bridge. Within the state of Nebrask...

  5. To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16

    2009-07-13

    Senate - 09/10/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  6. Solid-State Devices.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sutliff, Ronald D.; And Others

    This self-study course is designed to familiarize Marine Corps enlisted personnel with the principles of solid-state devices and their functions. The course contains four study units. Each study unit begins with a general objective, which is a statement of what the student should learn from the unit. The study units are divided into numbered work…

  7. 76 FR 22861 - Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Florida...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-25

    ... Waste Incinerator (OSWI) units from the State of Florida; Large Municipal Waste Combustor (LMWC), Small Municipal Waste Combustor (SMWC), and OSWI units from Jefferson County, Kentucky; LMWC, SMWC, and OSWI units...; LMWC, SMWC, Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI), and OSWI units from Buncombe County...

  8. Competitive Electricity Market Regulation in the United States: A Primer

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

    Flores-Espino, Francisco; Tian, Tian; Chernyakhovskiy, Ilya

    The electricity system in the United States is a complex mechanism where different technologies, jurisdictions and regulatory designs interact. Today, two major models for electricity commercialization operate in the United States. One is the regulated monopoly model, in which vertically integrated electricity providers are regulated by state commissions. The other is the competitive model, in which power producers can openly access transmission infrastructure and participate in wholesale electricity markets. This paper describes the origins, evolution, and current status of the regulations that enable competitive markets in the United States.

  9. Environmental Problems of the United States, Teacher's Guide. Environmental Education Unit, Eleventh Grade American History.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Little Rock School District, AR.

    Part of a sequential series of curriculum units in environmental education for grades 4 through 12, this curriculum guide focuses on environmental problems in the United States for eleventh grade students. This unit is designed to make the student aware of how the problems of the past become critical problems of the present. Activities foster an…

  10. World War II Unit. Using Primary Sources in the Classroom.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Alabama Dept. of Archives and History, Montgomery.

    This teaching unit, "World War II Unit," is the ninth in a series of 10 units about Alabama state history, part of a project designed to help teachers integrate the use of primary source materials into their classrooms. Although the units are designed to augment the study of Alabama, they are useful in the study of U.S. history, world…

  11. Determination of barge impact probabilities for bridge design.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-04-01

    Waterway bridges in the United States are designed to resist vessel collision loads according to design provisions released by the American Association of State : Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). These provisions provide detailed proced...

  12. 76 FR 31579 - Designation for the State of Georgia and State of Montana Areas

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Designation for the State of Georgia and State of Montana Areas AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards... the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA). DATES: Effective Date: July 1, 2011...

  13. Exploring the Sexual Health Priorities and Needs of Immigrant Latinas in the Southeastern United States: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cashman, Rebecca; Eng, Eugenia; Siman, Florence; Rhodes, Scott D.

    2011-01-01

    Latinas living in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. However, few effective interventions currently exist that are designed to meet the priorities and needs of recently arrived and less acculturated immigrant Latinas who are settling in the southeastern United States. To identify…

  14. 75 FR 44281 - Public Land Order No. 7747; Partial Revocation, Juniper Butte Range; Idaho

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-28

    ... affects a 5-acre parcel of land reserved on behalf of the United States Air Force in Owyhee County, Idaho... INFORMATION: The land included in this revocation was withdrawn on behalf of the United States Air Force as..., designated as ND-8, was never used by the United States Air Force, and they have determined that the...

  15. The Cubans. Their History and Culture. CAL Refugee Fact Sheet Series No. 12.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Robson, Barbara

    This fact sheet is designed to give those working with newly arrived Cubans in the United States a brief refresher on Cuban geography and history, especially the history of Cuba's relations with the United States. It reviews events that have brought Cubans to the United States, and discusses the values newcomers are likely to have brought with…

  16. 45 CFR 1321.33 - Designation of area agencies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, OLDER AMERICANS PROGRAMS GRANTS TO STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING State Agency Responsibilities § 1321.33 Designation of... area agency on aging is designated, the State shall give right of first refusal to a unit of general...

  17. 45 CFR 1321.33 - Designation of area agencies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, OLDER AMERICANS PROGRAMS GRANTS TO STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING State Agency Responsibilities § 1321.33 Designation of... area agency on aging is designated, the State shall give right of first refusal to a unit of general...

  18. 45 CFR 1321.33 - Designation of area agencies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, OLDER AMERICANS PROGRAMS GRANTS TO STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING State Agency Responsibilities § 1321.33 Designation of... area agency on aging is designated, the State shall give right of first refusal to a unit of general...

  19. 45 CFR 1321.33 - Designation of area agencies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, OLDER AMERICANS PROGRAMS GRANTS TO STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING State Agency Responsibilities § 1321.33 Designation of... area agency on aging is designated, the State shall give right of first refusal to a unit of general...

  20. 40 CFR 96.282 - CAIR designated representative.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... (CONTINUED) NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM AND CAIR NOX AND SO2 TRADING PROGRAMS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS CAIR SO2 Opt-in Units § 96.282 CAIR designated representative. Any CAIR SO2 opt-in unit, and any unit... not yet issued or denied under this subpart, located at the same source as one or more CAIR SO2 units...

  1. 26 CFR 1.955-4 - Definition of less developed country.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... San Marino Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom. (c) Termination of designation. Section 955(c)(3... any possession of the United States with respect to which, on the first day of the foreign corporation's taxable year, there is in effect an Executive order by the President of the United States...

  2. 26 CFR 1.955-4 - Definition of less developed country.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... San Marino Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom. (c) Termination of designation. Section 955(c)(3... any possession of the United States with respect to which, on the first day of the foreign corporation's taxable year, there is in effect an Executive order by the President of the United States...

  3. 26 CFR 1.955-4 - Definition of less developed country.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... San Marino Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom. (c) Termination of designation. Section 955(c)(3... any possession of the United States with respect to which, on the first day of the foreign corporation's taxable year, there is in effect an Executive order by the President of the United States...

  4. 26 CFR 1.955-4 - Definition of less developed country.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... San Marino Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom. (c) Termination of designation. Section 955(c)(3... any possession of the United States with respect to which, on the first day of the foreign corporation's taxable year, there is in effect an Executive order by the President of the United States...

  5. 76 FR 22822 - Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Florida...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-25

    ... Solid Waste Incinerator (OSWI) units from the State of Florida; Large Municipal Waste Combustor (LMWC), Small Municipal Waste Combustor (SMWC), and OSWI units from Jefferson County, Kentucky; LMWC, SMWC, and..., North Carolina; LMWC, SMWC, Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI), and OSWI units from...

  6. Learning Achievement Packages: Calexico Intercultural Design.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Markatos, John

    Two social studies units highlight the origins and structure of government and the legislative activities of the United States government in particular. The units are part of a program designed to help 12th grade and adult education social studies teachers develop bilingual curriculum materials (English and Spanish languages) related to systems of…

  7. Climate and forest fires in Montana and northern Idaho, 1909-1919

    Treesearch

    J. A. Larsen; C. C. Delavan

    1922-01-01

    The present report is a result of the study of the relation between climate and forest fires in Montana and northern Idaho. This region is designated as District I of the United States Forest Service. The data used are the weather records of the United States Weather Bureau for the regular and cooperative stations, and the detail fire reports of the United States...

  8. The United States Army’s Full-Spectrum Training Strategy Challenge

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-05-17

    the high operational tempo for deployed and deploying units. Soldiers and units conducted repeat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan with little...prevalent in Strategic Operational Design and associated variations of design. Further complicating Israeli ideas of warfare was the notion that...Army to develop an overarching operational framework that finally replaces Airland Battle, like EBO or some variation of operational design. But one

  9. Impact of improving vehicle front design on the burden of pedestrian injuries in Germany, the United States, and India.

    PubMed

    Moran, Dane; Bose, Dipan; Bhalla, Kavi

    2017-11-17

    European car design regulations and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ratings have led to reductions in pedestrian injuries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of improving vehicle front design on mortality and morbidity due to pedestrian injuries in a European country (Germany) and 2 countries (the United States and India) that do not have pedestrian-focused NCAP testing or design regulations. We used data from the International Road Traffic and Accident Database and the Global Burden of Disease project to estimate baseline pedestrian deaths and nonfatal injuries in each country in 2013. The effect of improved passenger car star ratings on probability of pedestrian injury was based on recent evaluations of pedestrian crash data from Germany. The effect of improved heavy motor vehicle (HMV) front end design on pedestrian injuries was based on estimates reported by simulation studies. We used burden of disease methods to estimate population health loss by combining the burden of morbidity and mortality in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost. Extrapolating from evaluations in Germany suggests that improving front end design of cars can potentially reduce the burden of pedestrian injuries due to cars by up to 24% in the United States and 41% in India. In Germany, where cars comply with the United Nations regulation on pedestrian safety, additional improvements would have led to a 1% reduction. Similarly, improved HMV design would reduce DALYs lost by pedestrian victims hit by HMVs by 20% in each country. Overall, improved vehicle design would reduce DALYs lost to road traffic injuries (RTIs) by 0.8% in Germany, 4.1% in the United States, and 6.7% in India. Recent evaluations show a strong correlation between Euro NCAP pedestrian scores and real-life pedestrian injuries, suggesting that improved car front end design in Europe has led to substantial reductions in pedestrian injuries. Although the United States has fewer pedestrian crashes, it would nevertheless benefit substantially by adopting similar regulations and instituting pedestrian NCAP testing. The maximum benefit would be realized in low- and middle-income countries like India that have a high proportion of pedestrian crashes. Though crash avoidance technologies are being developed to protect pedestrians, supplemental protection through design regulations may significantly improve injury countermeasures for vulnerable road users.

  10. Afro-Caribbean and African American Students, Family Factors, and the Influence on Science Performance in the United States: The Untold Story

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    Pinder, Patrice Juliet

    2012-01-01

    The primary objectives of this research were to explore achievement pattern differences and the influence of family factors on the achievement patterns of Afro-Caribbean and African American students within the United States (U.S.). The study utilized two research designs; a causal-comparative and a correlational design. A student family…

  11. 48 CFR 3036.104-90 - Authority for one-step turn-key design-build contracting for the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Authority for one-step turn-key design-build contracting for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). 3036.104-90 Section 3036.104-90 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION (HSAR) SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF...

  12. Impact of Design Effects in Large-Scale District and State Assessments

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    Phillips, Gary W.

    2015-01-01

    This article proposes that sampling design effects have potentially huge unrecognized impacts on the results reported by large-scale district and state assessments in the United States. When design effects are unrecognized and unaccounted for they lead to underestimating the sampling error in item and test statistics. Underestimating the sampling…

  13. 47 CFR 68.160 - Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... recognition agreement or arrangement (MRA) to which the United States is a party, bodies outside the United States shall be permitted to authorize equipment in lieu of the Commission. A body in an MRA partner...

  14. 47 CFR 2.960 - Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... recognition agreement or arrangement (MRA) to which the United States is a party, bodies outside the United States shall be permitted to authorize equipment in lieu of the Commission. A body in an MRA partner...

  15. 47 CFR 68.160 - Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... recognition agreement or arrangement (MRA) to which the United States is a party, bodies outside the United States shall be permitted to authorize equipment in lieu of the Commission. A body in an MRA partner...

  16. 47 CFR 2.960 - Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... recognition agreement or arrangement (MRA) to which the United States is a party, bodies outside the United States shall be permitted to authorize equipment in lieu of the Commission. A body in an MRA partner...

  17. 47 CFR 2.960 - Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... recognition agreement or arrangement (MRA) to which the United States is a party, bodies outside the United States shall be permitted to authorize equipment in lieu of the Commission. A body in an MRA partner...

  18. 47 CFR 68.160 - Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... recognition agreement or arrangement (MRA) to which the United States is a party, bodies outside the United States shall be permitted to authorize equipment in lieu of the Commission. A body in an MRA partner...

  19. A Compilation of Boiling Water Reactor Operational Experience for the United Kingdom's Office for Nuclear Regulation's Advanced Boiling Water Reactor Generic Design Assessment

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    Wheeler, Timothy A.; Liao, Huafei

    2014-12-01

    United States nuclear power plant Licensee Event Reports (LERs), submitted to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under law as required by 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73 were evaluated for reliance to the United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive – Office for Nuclear Regulation’s (ONR) general design assessment of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) design. An NRC compendium of LERs, compiled by Idaho National Laboratory over the time period January 1, 2000 through March 31, 2014, were sorted by BWR safety system and sorted into two categories: those events leading to a SCRAM, and those events which constitutedmore » a safety system failure. The LERs were then evaluated as to the relevance of the operational experience to the ABWR design.« less

  20. 76 FR 18038 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

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    ... MCAI states: Two A340-300 aeroplanes experienced one single door opening of engine number (n[deg]) 3... the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have... products of this type currently registered in the United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure...

  1. 76 FR 18586 - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of The ACRS Subcommittee on United...

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    2011-04-04

    ... as technical reports related to the Gas Turbine Generator design. The Subcommittee will hear... Subcommittee on United States-Advanced Pressurized Water Reactor (US-APWR); Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on United States-Advanced Pressurized Water Reactor (US-APWR) will hold a meeting on April 22...

  2. The Constitution of the United States (Adapted). For Use in EMR Classes.

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    Miller, Louise A.

    This special instructional handbook presents a unit of study on the United States Constitution for educable mentally retarded students at the secondary level. The adapted material explains the structure of the national government, and is designed to promote citizenship and patriotic values. Preliminary information includes a glossary of new words,…

  3. Objective Versus Subjective Military Pilot Selection Methods in the United States of America

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2015-12-14

    a computerized test designed to assess pilot skills by measuring spatial orientation and psychomotor skills and multitasking . The second is the...AFRL-SA-WP-SR-2015-0028 Objective Versus Subjective Military Pilot Selection Methods in the United States of America Joe...September 2014 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Objective Versus Subjective Military Pilot Selection Methods in the United States of America 5a. CONTRACT

  4. 26 CFR 1.956-2 - Definition of United States property.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... United States of— (a) A patent or copyright, (b) An invention, model, or design (whether or not patented... to repay the loan, but by agreeing to buy for $1,00,000 at maturity the note representing A's...

  5. Renewable energy policy design and framing influence public support in the United States

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    Stokes, Leah C.; Warshaw, Christopher

    2017-08-01

    The United States has often led the world in supporting renewable energy technologies at both the state and federal level. However, since 2011 several states have weakened their renewable energy policies. Public opinion will probably be crucial for determining whether states expand or contract their renewable energy policies in the future. Here we show that a majority of the public in most states supports renewable portfolio standards, which require a portion of the electricity mix to come from renewables. However, policy design and framing can strongly influence public support. Using a survey experiment, we show that effects of renewable portfolio standards bills on residential electricity costs, jobs and pollution, as well as bipartisan elite support, are all important drivers of public support. In many states, these bills' design and framing can push public opinion above or below majority support.

  6. The Design of Adult Acute Care Units in U.S. Hospitals

    PubMed Central

    Catrambone, Cathy; Johnson, Mary E.; Mion, Lorraine C.; Minnick, Ann F.

    2010-01-01

    Purpose To describe the current state of design characteristics determined to be desirable by the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) in U.S. adult medical, surgical, and intensive care units (ICUs). Design Descriptive study of patient visibility; distance to hygiene, toileting, charting, and supplies; unit configuration; percentage of private rooms; and presence or absence of carpeting in 56 ICUs and 81 medical-surgical units in six metropolitan areas. Methods Data were collected via observation, measurement, and interviews. Unit configurations were classified via an iterative process. Descriptive data were analyzed according to ICU and non-ICU status using SPSS (Version 15). Findings Analysis of unit configurations indicated eight unit designs. Statistical analysis showed inter- and intrahospital variation in unit configurations, percentage private rooms, carpeting, visibility, and distance to supplies and charting. Few units met the AHRQ designated design elements studied. Conclusions A wide gap exists between desirable characteristics in ICUs and medical-surgical units. Future research is needed to explore operationalization of unit design elements as risk adjustments, how design elements contribute to patient outcomes, and how design elements influence one another. Clinical Relevance There is room for improvement on almost every design variable, particularly on medical-surgical units. Future planning should take into consideration the interaction of bed capacity and unit configuration. PMID:19335681

  7. Stormwater Design Return Period Standards for U.S. Transportation Infrastructure: How Are States Approaching Resilience?

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Samaras, C.; Lopez, T.

    2016-12-01

    Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of precipitation in many regions, which is relevant for stormwater engineering designs and resilience in the transportation sector. Existing and future stormwater infrastructure is generally designed for historical and stationary hydrologic conditions. For example, the design return period is based on statistical analysis of past precipitation events, often over a 50-year historical timeline. The design return period translates into how much peak precipitation volume a system is designed for in a state, and provides information about the performance of a drainage structure. The higher the design period used by an engineer for a given stormwater system, the more peak stormwater volume the system can convey. Therefore, design return periods can be associated with a design's near-term and long-term resilience. However, there is a tradeoff between the choice of design return period, the total infrastructure capital cost, and the resilience of a system to heavy precipitation events. This study analyzes current stormwater infrastructure design guidelines for state departments of transportation in the contiguous United States, in order to understand how stormwater design return periods vary across states and provide insight into the resilience of current stormwater systems design. The study found that the design return period varies considerably across the United States by roadway functional class and drainage classification, as well as within climate regions. Understanding this variation will help states identify possible vulnerabilities, highlight deficiencies across states and infrastructure types, and help in updating design return periods to increase the climate resilience of stormwater infrastructure.

  8. Modelo Crosscultural de Pasantias para Lideres de la Educacion: Cooperacion entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela (Designing an Effective School Administrator Internship Program: United States and Venezuela Cooperation).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Serafin, Ana Gil; Thompson, Eugene W.

    A model was developed of an internship program designed to give valuable cross-cultural experience to school administrators in training at universities in the United States and Venezuela. A naturalistic approach was used to develop the model. Leading school administrators and educational leadership theorists in both countries were interviewed by…

  9. 48 CFR 3036.104-90 - Authority for one-step turn-key design-build contracting for the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Authority for one-step... General 3036.104-90 Authority for one-step turn-key design-build contracting for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) of the U.S. Coast Guard may use one-step turn...

  10. IPM eAcademy - National Site for the Regional IPM Centers

    Science.gov Websites

    Events Sonny Ramaswamy's State of NIFA Address USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director species issues affecting the United States United States Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture Website managed by the Southern IPM Center. Design adapted from work by the

  11. United States and New York State History, Grade 7. A Multicultural Perspective. Volume I.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY.

    This resource guide, designed for use by New York City teachers, provides a wide range of suggested approaches and materials from which teachers can select as they teach the grade 7 and grade 8 course "United States and New York State History." The resource guide strives to include the histories, perspectives, and contributions of all…

  12. Comparing What Teacher Candidates Know about Each Other: China and the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Xu, Tingting; Byker, Erik Jon; Chen, Juan

    2016-01-01

    The purpose of this article is to compare teacher candidates' knowledge and perceptions about China and the United States. Using a survey research design, 91 Chinese teacher candidates and 96 teacher candidates from the United Sates participated. The survey findings indicated that, while both groups of teacher candidates had a basic level of…

  13. 76 FR 49826 - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Study of the United...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-11

    ... for Grant Proposals: Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security Policymaking... 11, 2011. Executive Summary: The Branch for the Study of the U.S., Office of Academic Exchange... design and implementation of the Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security...

  14. Design Solutions: Supplement to the Curriculum Guide for Art in the Secondary Schools. Field Test.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chicago Board of Education, IL.

    Intended to clarify the elements and principles of design as stated in the "Curriculum Guide for Art in the Secondary Schools," this illustrated supplement presents 15 design units with step-by-step instructions for clarifying design problems and providing solutions. Each unit is presented in three stages, each of which is a complete…

  15. Design characteristics of acute care units in china.

    PubMed

    Lu, Yi; Wang, Yijia

    2014-01-01

    To describe the current state of design characteristics of acute care units in China's public hospitals and compare these with characteristics with acute care units in the United States. The healthcare construction industry in China is one of the fastest growing sectors in China and, arguably, in the world. Understanding the physical design of acute care units in China is of great importance because it will influence a large population. Descriptive study was performed of unit configuration, size, patient visibility, distance to nursing station and supplies, and lighting conditions in 25 units in 19 public hospitals built after 2003. Data and information were collected based on spatial and visibility analysis. The study identified major design characteristics of the recently built (from 2003 onward) acute care units in China, comparing them, where appropriate, with those in U.S. It found there are three dominant types of unit layout: single-corridor (52%), triangular (36%), and double-corridor (12%). The number of private rooms is very low (11%), compared with two- or three-bed rooms. Centralized nursing stations are the only type of nurses' working area. China also has a large unit size in terms of number of patient beds. The average number of patient beds in a unit is 40.6 in China (versus 32.9 in U.S.). The care units in China have longer walking distance from nursing station to patient bedside. The percentage of beds visible from a nursing station is lower in China than in the U.S. The access to natural light and direct sunlight in patient rooms is greater in China compared with those in U.S.-100% of patient rooms in China have natural lighting. A majority of them face south or southeast and thus receiving direct sunlight (91.4%). Because of the differences in economies and building codes, there are dramatic differences between the spatial characteristics of acute care units in China and the United States. © 2014 Vendome Group, LLC.

  16. American Modern Design for a New Age.

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    Johnson, Mark M.

    2000-01-01

    Focuses on the exhibition titled "American Modern, 1925-1940: Design for a New Age" that documents the efforts and achievements of the United States in the area of design arts. States that the exhibition features more than 150 objects, including furniture, posters, and radios, by leading designers of the early and mid century. (CMK)

  17. Child Care Design Guide.

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    Olds, Anita Rui

    This book provides architects, interior designers, developers, and child-care professionals with detailed information on the planning and design of child care centers. Part 1 examines the current state of child care in the United States and offers an overall philosophical concert--the spirit of place--as the framework for all center design. Part 2…

  18. Marksmanship Requirements From the Perspective of Combat Veterans - Volume I: Main Report

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2016-02-01

    Research Report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position, unless so designated by other authorized documents. i REPORT... designated marksmanship (SDM) training was cited, but it was not always clear whether this course was given by the unit or by the United States Army...Appendix D. Some units designed specific marksmanship training programs. Collective training. Collective training was also cited (215 comments

  19. 7 CFR 1207.512 - Designated handler.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS; MISCELLANEOUS COMMODITIES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE POTATO RESEARCH AND PROMOTION... potatoes produced in the 50 States of the United States and handled shall be paid by the designated handler... section, the designated handler shall be the first handler of such potatoes. The first handler is the...

  20. The Development of a Design Database for the Computer Aided Prototyping System

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1991-09-01

    COMPUTER AIDED PROTOTYPING SYSTEM by Andrew Patrick Dwyer Captain, United States Marine Corps B.S., Juniata College, 1980 M.B.A. Webster University...Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, May 1990. Page-Jones, M., The Practical guide to Structured Systems Design, Yourdon Press, 1980 . Rumbaugh, J. and...United States Laboratory Command Army Research Office Attn: Dr. David Hislop P. 0. Box 12211 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2211 50. George Mason

  1. Maritime Situational Awareness Research Infrastructure (MSARI): Requirements and High Level Design

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2013-03-01

    Exchange Model (NIEM)-Maritime [16], • Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) database [17], • 2009 United States AIS Database 3, • PASTA -MARE project...upper/lower cases, plural, etc.) is very consistent and is pertinent for MSARI. The 2009 United States AIS and PASTA -MARE project databases, exclusively...designed for AIS, were found too restrictive for MSARI where other types of data are stored. How- ever, some lessons learned of the PASTA -MARE

  2. 78 FR 14411 - Notice of Proposed Policy Clarification Concerning Designation of Adjacent Coastal States for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-05

    ... United States. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (``UNCLOS'') further clarifies the... Ocean, or more than three marine leagues into the Gulf of Mexico.'' \\16\\ The SLA also provides that ``[t...

  3. Introduction to United States Public Documents.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Morehead, Joseph

    This textbook, designed for use in library school government documents courses, provides an overview of the functions and characteristics of United States public documents. Chapters cover the Government Printing Office, the Superintendent of Documents, the depository library system, administration of documents collections, general guides to…

  4. Designing timber bridge superstructures : a comparison of U.S. and Canadian bridge codes.

    Treesearch

    James Scott Groenier; James P. Wacker

    2008-01-01

    Several changes relating to timber bridges have been incorporated into the AASHTO-LRFD Bridge Design Specifications recently. In addition, the Federal Highway Administration is strongly encouraging an LRFD-based design approach for all new bridges in the United States. The Bridge Design Code in Canada was one of the first to adopt the limit states design philosophy,...

  5. Music Education in Montessori Schools: An Exploratory Study of School Directors' Perceptions in the United States

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    Rajan, Rekha S.

    2017-01-01

    This exploratory study examined the changing role of music education and the availability of musical experiences for students attending Montessori schools in the Midwestern United States. On a survey instrument designed by the researcher, Montessori school directors (N = 36) from eight states shared descriptions of the current role of music at…

  6. The Status of Genetics Curriculum in Higher Education in the United States: Goals and Assessment

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    McElhinny, Teresa L.; Dougherty, Michael J.; Bowling, Bethany V.; Libarkin, Julie C.

    2014-01-01

    We review the state of genetics instruction in the United States through the lens of backward design, with particular attention to the goals and assessments that inform curricular practice. An analysis of syllabi and leading textbooks indicates that genetics instruction focuses most strongly on foundations of DNA and Mendelian genetics. At the…

  7. Teachers Collaborate across State Lines to Design High-Quality Units

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    Vasudeva, Ash; Slamp, Amy

    2016-01-01

    With states and districts across the country implementing the Common Core State Standards, teachers have more opportunities than ever to collaborate around the shared goals of strengthening curriculum design, classroom practices, and student learning. Building from this premise, the Common Assignment Study (CAS) has brought together teams of…

  8. Federal Textbook on Citizenship. Our Constitution and Government: Lessons on the Constitution and Government of the United States for Use in the Public Schools by Candidates for Citizenship. Revised Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Seckler-Hudson, Catheryn

    Designed especially for the use of the foreign-born who are preparing themselves for their naturalization examinations as applicants for United States citizenship, this textbook contains thirty lessons which tell about the government in the United States and about the kind of Constitution upon which it is founded. The text of each of the thirty…

  9. 76 FR 71425 - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Study of the United...

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    2011-11-17

    ... for Grant Proposals: Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on U.S. History and... Study of the United States, Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of six (6) Study of the U.S...

  10. Comprehensive Educational Assessment for the States: The Duplex Design.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bock, R. Darrell; Mislevy, Robert J.

    1988-01-01

    The duplex design is proposed for educational assessment within a state school system. For individual students, scaled proficiency measures that are suitable for guidance and certification at various levels of attainment are provided. For classrooms or larger units, the design can supply group level measures for evaluation and research. (SLD)

  11. 7 CFR 2.65 - Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... States population and special high-risk groups; and (iii) Design and carry out methodological research... designed to reduce the cost of producing upland cotton in the United States (7 U.S.C. 1441 note). (16...: (i) Design and carry out periodic nationwide food consumption surveys to measure household food...

  12. 77 FR 5751 - Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States; National Saltwater Angler Registry and State...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-02-06

    ... in carrying out surveys, it may be appropriate to utilize survey designs in USVI that are different... State under the qualifying regional survey option of the rule; and clarify and update various provisions... be designated as an Exempted State under the qualifying regional survey option of the rule; and (4...

  13. The Energy-Environment Simulator as a Classroom Aid.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sell, Nancy J.; Van Koevering, Thomas E.

    1981-01-01

    Describes the use, availability, and flexibility of the Energy-Environment Simulator, a specially designed analog computer which simulates the real-world energy situation and which is programed with estimated United States and world supplies of energy sources and estimated United States energy demands. (MP)

  14. Addressing the Urban Stream Syndrome in the Northeast United States

    EPA Science Inventory

    The Northeast has become one of the most urbanized regions in the United States, following a long history of watershed alteration and development. Much of the historical drainage infrastructure was designed to transport wastewater and stormwater to streams and rivers as quickly a...

  15. Educational Environments.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Yee, Roger, Ed.

    This book presents examples of the United States' most innovative new educational facilities for decision makers developing educational facilities of the future. It showcases some of the most recent and significant institutional projects from a number of the United States' top architecture and design firms. The architecture and interior design…

  16. TECHNOLOGY SELECTION AND SYSTEM DESIGN, U.S. EPA ARSENIC DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ROUND 1

    EPA Science Inventory

    Battelle, under a contract with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is conducting full-scale demonstration studies on the removal of arsenic from drinking water supplies at 12 water treatment facilities throughout the United States. These demonstration studi...

  17. 78 FR 61951 - Order Making Denial of Export Privileges Applicable to a Related Person

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-08

    ... inverters, items subject to the EAR and designated as EAR99, from a company located in the United States for... Tysonic in Singapore. On or about August 29, 2006, the 30 inverters were exported from the United States...

  18. Prototype data terminal: Multiplexer/demultiplexer

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Leck, D. E.; Goodwin, J. E.

    1972-01-01

    The design and operation of a quad redundant data terminal and a multiplexer/demultiplexer (MDU) design are described. The most unique feature is the design of the quad redundant data terminal. This is one of the few designs where the unit is fail/op, fail/op, fail/safe. Laboratory tests confirm that the unit will operate satisfactorily with the failure of three out of four channels. Although the design utilizes state-of-the-art technology. The waveform error checks, the voting techniques, and the parity bit checks are believed to be used in unique configurations. Correct word selection routines are also novel, if not unique. The MDU design, while not redundant, utilizes, the latest state-of-the-art advantages of light couplers and integrated circuit amplifiers.

  19. Development of a simplified flexible pavement design protocol for New York State Department of Transportation based on the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide : technical summary.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-01-01

    This report summarizes the local calibration of the distress models for the Northeast (NE) region of the United States and the development of new design tables for new flexible pavement structures. Design, performance, and traffic data collected on t...

  20. Law of War (LOW) Documentary Supplement (2007)

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2007-06-25

    other regional factors in designating this one member; (d) Seven States Parties from Latin America and the Caribbean to be designated by States Parties...located in the regions of Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean. As a basis for this designation it is understood that this State Party shall be a...paramilitary organizations. * * * * * NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by the

  1. Bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures : experience, selection, and design guidance : third edition. Volume 1

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-09-01

    This document identifies and provides design guidelines for bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures that have been implemented by various State departments of transportation (DOTs) in the United States. Countermeasure experience, selectio...

  2. Bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures : experience, selection, and design guidance : third edition. Volume 2

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-09-01

    This document identifies and provides design guidelines for bridge scour and stream instability countermeasures that have been implemented by various State departments of transportation (DOTs) in the United States. Countermeasure experience, selectio...

  3. Elementary Schools in Rural Honduras. Problems in Exporting Environmental Education Models from the United States.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ham, Sam H.; Castillo, Lizeth

    1990-01-01

    Presented is a study designed to determine the best approaches for developing environmental education and teacher training materials for schools in Honduras. Results dispute the value of materials produced in the United States for use in developing nations. (CW)

  4. Rainwater harvesting in the United States: a survey of common system practices

    EPA Science Inventory

    Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems in the United States vary in terms of design and operation. To better understand common practices in the RWH community and motivation for collecting harvested rainwater, an electronic survey was used to poll members of the American Rainwater Cat...

  5. COMPUTER MODEL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE UNITED STATES

    EPA Science Inventory

    Computer-based mathematical models for urban water resources planning, management and design are widely used by engineers and planners in both the public and private sectors. In the United States, the majority of the users are in the private (consulting) sector, yet most of the m...

  6. STATISTICAL ISSUES FOR MONITORING ECOLOGICAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES

    EPA Science Inventory

    The United States funds a number of national monitoring programs to measure the status and trends of ecological and natural resources. Each of these programs has a unique focus: the scientific objectives are different as are the sample designs. However, individuals and committees...

  7. United States and Mexican State Directors of Special Education: Information Exchange Meeting, February 7-9, 1999. Proceedings Document. Final Report, Deliverable-Task 2-3.1b.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA.

    This proceedings documents a meeting designed to allow state directors of special education to exchange information about the special education systems in Mexico and the United States, to discuss common issues and concerns related to the provision of educational services for children and youth with disabilities, and to establish collegial…

  8. Dementia Special Care Units in Residential Care Communities: United States, 2010

    MedlinePlus

    ... of selection) of 81%. More details about sampling design and data collection are available elsewhere ( 4 ). Differences between communities with ... AJ, Harris-Kojetin LD, Sengupta M, et al. Design and operation of the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities. National Center for Health ...

  9. Thirty-ninth annual report of the Director of the United States Geological Survey

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Smith, George Otis

    1918-01-01

    The appropriations for the work of the United States Geological Survey for the fiscal year 1917-18 comprised items amounting to $1,750,520. The plan of operations as approved by the Secretary of the Interior contemplated surveys and investigations in the United States and Alaska designed mainly to obtain information or to encourage activities essential to the rapid and successful prosecution of the war. The results of the work are reported in detail in the following pages.

  10. Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education in the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Allen, I. Elaine; Seaman, Jeff

    2013-01-01

    "Changing Course: Ten Years of Tracking Online Education" in the United States is the tenth annual report on the state of online learning in U.S. higher education. The survey is designed, administered and analyzed by the Babson Survey Research Group. Data collection is conducted in partnership with the College Board. This year's study, like those…

  11. Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: How Well Do the Textbook and Instructional Methods Align?

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Rawding, Denise M.

    2016-01-01

    The Common Core Math Standards were written to address concerns that the math curriculum in the United States was not focused and coherent. Based on national and international assessments, the United States math scores have remained stagnant, while other countries have seen significant growth in their scores. This study, designed as an action…

  12. 13. Photographic copy of original Design For New Sluice Gate ...

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

    13. Photographic copy of original Design For New Sluice Gate drawing, date and engineer unknown (original in possession of United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service-Allegheny National Forest). - Loleta Recreation Area, Lower Dam, 6 miles Southeast of interesection of State Route 24041 & State Route 66, Loleta, Elk County, PA

  13. 78 FR 13931 - Designation of Commander Nazir Group, Also Known as Mullah Nazir Group, as a Specially Designated...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8209] Designation of Commander Nazir Group, Also Known as... known as Mullah Nazir Group, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism... the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order 13224 that...

  14. 76 FR 28299 - The Designation of Badruddin Haqqani Also Known as Atiqullah as a Specially Designated Global...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7457] The Designation of Badruddin Haqqani Also Known as... Atiqullah, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States...

  15. 40 CFR 62.3918 - Identification of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Iowa Mercury Emissions...) Identification of sources. The plan applies to all new and existing mercury budget units meeting the... portion of the plan applicable to mercury budget units as described in Iowa State rule 567-34.301 is...

  16. 40 CFR 62.3918 - Identification of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Iowa Mercury Emissions...) Identification of sources. The plan applies to all new and existing mercury budget units meeting the... portion of the plan applicable to mercury budget units as described in Iowa State rule 567-34.301 is...

  17. 40 CFR 62.3918 - Identification of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Iowa Mercury Emissions...) Identification of sources. The plan applies to all new and existing mercury budget units meeting the... portion of the plan applicable to mercury budget units as described in Iowa State rule 567-34.301 is...

  18. 40 CFR 62.3918 - Identification of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Iowa Mercury Emissions...) Identification of sources. The plan applies to all new and existing mercury budget units meeting the... portion of the plan applicable to mercury budget units as described in Iowa State rule 567-34.301 is...

  19. 40 CFR 62.3918 - Identification of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Iowa Mercury Emissions...) Identification of sources. The plan applies to all new and existing mercury budget units meeting the... portion of the plan applicable to mercury budget units as described in Iowa State rule 567-34.301 is...

  20. Energy: Machines, Science (Experimental): 5311.03.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Castaldi, June P.

    This unit of instruction was designed as an introductory course in energy involving six simple machines, electricity, magnetism, and motion. The booklet lists the relevant state-adopted texts and states the performance objectives for the unit. It provides an outline of the course content and suggests experiments, demonstrations, field trips, and…

  1. A bill to designate the United States courthouse under construction at 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, California, as the Myron Donovan Crocker United States Courthouse.

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA

    2011-07-22

    House - 07/28/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed SenateHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  2. 34 CFR 371.43 - What other special conditions apply to this program?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VOCATIONAL... by the designated State unit must be referred to the State unit for such services. (b) Preference in employment in connection with the provision of vocational rehabilitation services under this section must be...

  3. 7 CFR 1488.2 - Definition of terms.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    .... Cotton Standards Act (7 CFR 28.40), by-products of cotton such as cotton mill waste, motes, and linters..., including eligible cotton, produced in the United States and designated as eligible for export under CCC's... cotton means Upland and Extra Long staple cotton grown in the United States: Provided, however, That...

  4. 7 CFR 1488.2 - Definition of terms.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    .... Cotton Standards Act (7 CFR 28.40), by-products of cotton such as cotton mill waste, motes, and linters..., including eligible cotton, produced in the United States and designated as eligible for export under CCC's... cotton means Upland and Extra Long staple cotton grown in the United States: Provided, however, That...

  5. 7 CFR 1488.2 - Definition of terms.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    .... Cotton Standards Act (7 CFR 28.40), by-products of cotton such as cotton mill waste, motes, and linters..., including eligible cotton, produced in the United States and designated as eligible for export under CCC's... cotton means Upland and Extra Long staple cotton grown in the United States: Provided, however, That...

  6. 7 CFR 1488.2 - Definition of terms.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    .... Cotton Standards Act (7 CFR 28.40), by-products of cotton such as cotton mill waste, motes, and linters..., including eligible cotton, produced in the United States and designated as eligible for export under CCC's... cotton means Upland and Extra Long staple cotton grown in the United States: Provided, however, That...

  7. 7 CFR 1488.2 - Definition of terms.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    .... Cotton Standards Act (7 CFR 28.40), by-products of cotton such as cotton mill waste, motes, and linters..., including eligible cotton, produced in the United States and designated as eligible for export under CCC's... cotton means Upland and Extra Long staple cotton grown in the United States: Provided, however, That...

  8. 75 FR 39039 - Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Assessment for the Upper Midwest Environmental...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR United States Geological Survey Notice of Availability of the Final... AGENCY: United States Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA). SUMMARY: In... systems consisting of internal sprinkler systems designed to fit each building's unique layout, function...

  9. To designate the United States courthouse located at 300 West Second Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the "Morris Sheppard Arnold United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2

    2013-01-23

    House - 01/24/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  10. 8 CFR 245a.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... may be used in addition to, but not in lieu of, the Federal Citizenship Text series); (3) Be designed... regarded as having resided continuously in the United States if, at the time of filing of the application... the United States could not be accomplished within the time period allowed; (ii) The alien was...

  11. 8 CFR 245a.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... may be used in addition to, but not in lieu of, the Federal Citizenship Text series); (3) Be designed... regarded as having resided continuously in the United States if, at the time of filing of the application... the United States could not be accomplished within the time period allowed; (ii) The alien was...

  12. 8 CFR 245a.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... may be used in addition to, but not in lieu of, the Federal Citizenship Text series); (3) Be designed... regarded as having resided continuously in the United States if, at the time of filing of the application... the United States could not be accomplished within the time period allowed; (ii) The alien was...

  13. To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 510 19th Street, Bakersfield, California, as the Myron Donovan Crocker United States Courthouse.

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20

    2011-07-26

    House - 07/27/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  14. To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2

    2013-03-14

    House - 03/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  15. To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2

    2009-02-03

    Senate - 03/11/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  16. Nuclear Power Plants. Revised.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lyerly, Ray L.; Mitchell, Walter, III

    This publication is one of a series of information booklets for the general public published by the United States Atomic Energy Commission. Among the topics discussed are: Why Use Nuclear Power?; From Atoms to Electricity; Reactor Types; Typical Plant Design Features; The Cost of Nuclear Power; Plants in the United States; Developments in Foreign…

  17. Marine Flora and Fauna of the Northeastern United States. Echinodermata: Holothuroidea.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Pawson, David L.

    This report is part of a subseries entitled "Marine Flora and Fauna of the Northeastern United States" which is designed for use by biology students, biologists, biological oceanographers and informed laymen. Contents of this report include: (1) Introduction; (2) Morphology; (3) Systematic Characters; (4) Examination Procedures; (5)…

  18. Final Environmental Impact Statement for Development of Facilities to Support Basing US Pacific Fleet F/A-18E/F Aircraft on the West Coast of the United States, Volume 1.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1998-05-01

    ROG reactive organic compound RONA Record of Non -applicability RTV rational threshold value RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SARA...over water. The ranges are either scheduled via a designated military or civilian controlling agency (for restricted or warning areas) or are used...operations areas (MOAs), and air traffic control authorized airspace (ATCAA). Airspace designations throughout the United States are controlled by the Federal

  19. 40 CFR Table 1 to Subpart Fff of... - Municipal Waste Combustor Units (MWC Units) Excluded From Subpart FFF 1

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 40 Protection of Environment 9 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Municipal Waste Combustor Units (MWC... FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Large Municipal Waste... Part 62—Municipal Waste Combustor Units (MWC Units) Excluded From Subpart FFF 1 State MWC units Alabama...

  20. Transformational Opportunities: Language and Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners in the Common Core Era in the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kibler, Amanda K.; Walqui, Aída; Bunch, George C.

    2015-01-01

    New demands of the Common Core State Standards imply instructional transformations for all classrooms in the United States, but teachers of students designated as English language learners (ELLs) are among those most likely to feel the impact in their daily professional lives. Language is an integral part of classroom learning in all subject…

  1. Earthquakes: Risk, Monitoring, Notification, and Research

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2007-02-02

    Global Seismic Network (GSN). The GSN is a system of broadband digital seismographs arrayed around the globe and designed to collect high-quality...39 states face some risk from earthquakes. Seismic hazards are greatest in the western United States, particularly California, Alaska, Washington...Oregon, and Hawaii. The Rocky Mountain region, a portion of the central United States known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, and portions of the eastern

  2. Assessment of land use change in the coterminous United States and Alaska for global assessment of forest loss conducted by the food and agricultural organization of the United Nations

    Treesearch

    Tanushree Biswas; Mike Walterman; Paul Maus; Kevin A. Megown; Sean P. Healey; Kenneth Brewer

    2012-01-01

    The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations conducted a global assessment for forest change in 2010 using satellite imagery from 1990, 2000, and 2005. The U.S. Forest Service was responsible for assessing forest change in the United States. A polygon-based, stratified sampling design developed by FAO was used to assess change in forest area...

  3. The State of Post-Occupancy Evaluation in the Practice of Educational Design.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lackney, Jeffery A.

    Over the past decade, thousands of new school buildings and renovations have been planned, designed, and constructed in the United States. Of these, only a small fraction will ever be evaluated against the educational needs of students and teachers. This paper reflects on the state of post-occupancy evaluation (POE) in the practice of educational…

  4. Look at Me!! I'm a Tree!: A Literacy-Based Integrated Thematic Unit on Forestry and Conservation Designed for Field Experiences in Early Childhood Education.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Mayo, Karen E.

    This paper describes a literacy-based thematic unit on forestry and conservation designed for field experiences in early childhood education. This unit responds to national and state initiatives and serves as a model for enacting reform of science instruction by equipping preservice teachers with the necessary strategies to foster science process…

  5. 77 FR 42189 - Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States; National Saltwater Angler Registry and State...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-18

    ... improvements to the design and management of survey and estimation methods used to produce marine recreational... to these effort surveys provides for continued pilot testing of effort sampling designs that use both... NMFS determine what specific sampling design to use in MRIP effort surveys on the Atlantic and Gulf...

  6. 77 FR 42546 - In the Matter of the Designation of Ahmed Abdulrahman Sihab Ahmed Sihab as a Specially Designated...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7957] In the Matter of the Designation of Ahmed Abdulrahman... Sihab, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States...

  7. Crop Farm Employee. Agricultural Cooperative Training. Vocational Agriculture. Revised.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Boyd, Chester; And Others

    Designed for students enrolled in the Vocational Agricultural Cooperative Part-Time Training Program, this course of study contains 13 units for crop farm employees. Units include (examples of unit topics in parentheses): introduction (opportunities in farming, farming as a science, and farming in the United States), farm records (keeping farm…

  8. A comprehensive safety assessment methodology for innovative geometric designs.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-05-01

    As the population grows and travel demands increase, alternative interchange designs have become increasingly popular. The diverging diamond interchange is an alternative design that has been implemented in the United States. This design can accommod...

  9. Assessing pine regeneration for the South Central United States

    Treesearch

    William H. McWilliams

    1990-01-01

    Poor regeneration of pine following harvest on nonindustrial timberland has been identified as a major cause for loss of pine forests and slowdown of softwood growth in the Southern United States.Developing a strategy for regeneration assessment requires clear definition of sampling objectives, sampling design, and analytical processes. It is important that...

  10. Policies to Promote Non-Hydro Renewable Energy in the United States and Selected Countries

    EIA Publications

    2005-01-01

    This article examines policies designed to encourage the development of non-hydro renewable energy in four countries - Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Japan - and compares the policies enacted in each of these countries to policies that were used in the United States between 1970 and 2003.

  11. Problems and Issues of Diversity in the United States.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Naylor, Larry L., Ed.

    A number of social problems created by cultural diversity in the United States seem to defy resolution. The essays in this collection address some of these issues and are designed to initiate serious discussions on some of the most serious questions. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction to American Cultural Diversity: Unresolved Questions, Issues,…

  12. Persistence of Master's Students in the United States: Development and Testing of a Conceptual Model

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cohen, Kristin E.

    2012-01-01

    This study was designed to investigate the factors that affect master's student persistence in the United States. More specifically, this study explored whether the following factors: students' background, institution's, academic, environmental and psychological influences, had a significant effect on whether a master's student persisted and/or…

  13. 76 FR 31575 - United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Onions

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-01

    ... processors of frozen onions in the United States. The petition provided information on style, sample size... change in the style designations for minced style, and a correction to the text. The members agreed with the proposed section concerning requirements for Styles, Type I, Whole onions and Type II, Pearl...

  14. Infant Feeding Practices: Perceptions of Native American Mothers and Health Paraprofessionals

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Horodynski, Mildred A; Calcatera, Mary; Carpenter, Amanda

    2012-01-01

    Objective: To ascertain infant feeding practices and to explore the feasibility of an in-home feeding intervention with Native American Indian (NAI) mothers in six Native American communities in the United States (US). Design: Qualitative focus group study. Setting: Six Native American communities in the Midwest region of the United States.…

  15. Exploring Assistance in Sweden and the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Shea, Dennis; Davey, Adam; Femia, Elia E.; Zarit, Steven H.; Sundstrom, Gerdt; Berg, Stig; Smyer, Michael A.

    2003-01-01

    Purpose: Few international comparisons of health services are performed using microlevel data. Using such data, this paper compares the need for and receipt of assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) in comparable samples in the United States and Sweden, a country with a universal system of community-based services. Design and Methods:…

  16. Marine Flora and Fauna of the Northeastern United States. Sipuncula.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cutler, Edward B.

    This report is part of a subseries entitled "Marine Flora and Fauna of the Northeastern United States" which is designed for use by biology students, biologists, biological oceanographers and informed laymen. Contents of this report include: (1) Introduction; (2) Key to Sipuncula (Peanut Worms); (3) Annotated Systematic List of Species;…

  17. To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the "Jesse Helms Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2

    2012-11-27

    House - 11/28/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  18. Knowledge Gaps Impacting the Development of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Control Programs in the United States

    USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

    This paper identifies knowledge gaps that impact on the design of programs to control and or eradicate bovine viral diarrhea viruses (BVDV) in the United States. Currently there are several voluntary regional BVDV control programs in place. These control programs are aimed at the removal of animals ...

  19. To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 East Court Street in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2

    2013-02-06

    Senate - 12/09/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  20. Kim Jong IL and North Korea: The Leader and the System

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2006-03-01

    defined in Title 17, United States Code , section 101. As such, it is in the public domain, and under the provisions of Title 17, United States Code ...diplomat.35 Kim probably also had a major hand in designing the massive Nuremburg -style rally at the stadium that Albright witnessed the day before

  1. Agricultural Biology, Science (Experimental): 5314.09.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Basnett, Fred D.

    This unit of instruction was designed as a laboratory study of soils, plants, crop improvements and pesticides, and gives consideration to fish farming, tropical fish, and careers in agriculture. The booklet lists the relevant state-adopted texts and states the performance objectives for the unit. It provides an outline of the course content and…

  2. To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse located at 1125 Chapline Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, as the "Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1

    2013-02-12

    House - 02/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  3. Selling Indian Education: Fundraising and American Indian Identities at Bacone College, 1880-1941

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Neuman, Lisa K.

    2007-01-01

    Historically, American Indian education in the United States was inextricably linked to Euro-American colonialism. By the late nineteenth century, many Euro-Americans thought Native Americans were a "vanishing race," and schools for Indians incorporated this belief into their design. In the United States, the large number and variety of…

  4. 77 FR 56608 - Opportunity for Designation in the Champaign-Danville, IL; Emmett, MI; Davenport, IA; Enid, OK...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-13

    .... (Eastern Iowa); Enid Grain Inspection Company, Inc. (Enid); Keokuk Grain Inspection Service (Keokuk....gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 79(f) of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA... to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards Act, the following geographic area, in the...

  5. 77 FR 55488 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Designation of Attorney in Fact

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-10

    ..., Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, for United States... obligor's behalf, the return of cash or United States bonds or notes deposited to secure an immigration...-5705. Dated: June 13, 2012. Rich Mattison, Chief, Records Management, U.S. Immigration and Customs...

  6. 7 CFR 319.37-6 - Specific treatment and other requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ..., Roots, Bulbs, Seeds, and Other Plant Products 1,2 § 319.37-6 Specific treatment and other requirements. (a) The following seeds and bulbs may be imported into the United States from designated countries... this chapter. Seeds and bulbs treated prior to importation outside the United States must be treated in...

  7. 7 CFR 319.37-6 - Specific treatment and other requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ..., Roots, Bulbs, Seeds, and Other Plant Products 1,2 § 319.37-6 Specific treatment and other requirements. (a) The following seeds and bulbs may be imported into the United States from designated countries... this chapter. Seeds and bulbs treated prior to importation outside the United States must be treated in...

  8. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS OF ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE IN THE MIDWESTERN SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    HEMP, PAUL E.

    A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, DESIGNED TO RETRAIN TEACHERS, DEVELOP ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS IN THE MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES, INCLUDED TRAINING, SERVICE, AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES. THIRTY TEACHERS SELECTED FROM 75 APPLICANTS ATTENDED A SUMMER…

  9. Gender, Marital Status, and Commercially Prepared Food Expenditure

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kroshus, Emily

    2008-01-01

    Objective: Assess how per capita expenditure on commercially prepared food as a proportion of total food expenditure varies by the sex and marital status of the head of the household. Design: Prospective cohort study, data collected by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics 2004 Consumer Expenditure Survey. Setting: United States.…

  10. To designate the United States courthouse located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2

    2009-02-04

    Senate - 03/11/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  11. Common Issues in World Regions. Teacher's Guide.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Grewar, Melinda, Ed.

    This teacher's guide is designed to supplement eight 30-minute video programs each of which presents two cases studies that explore an issue from Northern American (United States and Canada) and Western European perspectives. The series of programs is intended to strengthen what junior and senior high school students in the United States and…

  12. Environmental and Genetic Influences on Prereading Skills in Australia, Scandinavia, and the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Samuelsson, Stefan; Byrne, Brian; Quain, Peter; Wadsworth, Sally; Corley, Robin; DeFries, John C.; Willcutt, Eric; Olson, Richard

    2005-01-01

    Individual differences in measures of prereading skills and in questionnaire measures of 4-5-year-old twins' print environments in Australia, Scandinavia, and the United States were explored with a behavioral-genetic design. Modest phenotypic correlations were found between environmental measures and the twins' print knowledge, general verbal…

  13. 40 CFR 62.4681 - Effective date.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Louisiana Mercury Emissions from Coal... the plan applicable to mercury budget units at coal-fired electric steam generating units and coal...

  14. 40 CFR 62.4681 - Effective date.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Louisiana Mercury Emissions from Coal... the plan applicable to mercury budget units at coal-fired electric steam generating units and coal...

  15. 40 CFR 62.4681 - Effective date.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Louisiana Mercury Emissions from Coal... the plan applicable to mercury budget units at coal-fired electric steam generating units and coal...

  16. 40 CFR 62.4681 - Effective date.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Louisiana Mercury Emissions from Coal... the plan applicable to mercury budget units at coal-fired electric steam generating units and coal...

  17. 40 CFR 62.4681 - Effective date.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Louisiana Mercury Emissions from Coal... the plan applicable to mercury budget units at coal-fired electric steam generating units and coal...

  18. The Electoral College: A Teaching/Learning Design.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hamilton, Angela Blackston

    This teacher's guide describes a course unit on the electoral college designed to teach eighth grade students about the election process for the President of the United States. The historical significance of the electoral college, its procedures, and its relevance to today's political system are discussed. Ten lesson plans with student objectives,…

  19. Where are the food animal veterinarian shortage areas anyway?

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    Wang, Tong; Hennessy, David A; O'Connor, Annette M

    2012-05-01

    In 2010 the United States implemented the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) to address perceived regional shortages in certain veterinary occupations, including food animal practice. With county as the unit of analysis, this paper describes a pair of models to evaluate factors associated with being designated a private practice shortage area in 2010. One model is used to explain food animal veterinarian location choices so as to provide an objective evaluation of comparative shortage. The other model seeks to explain the counties chosen as shortage areas. Model results are then used to evaluate the program. On the whole the program appears to perform quite well. For several states, however, VMLRP shortage designations are inconsistent with the food animal veterinarian location model. Comparative shortage is generally more severe in states that have no VMLRP designated private practice shortage counties than in states that do. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  20. 31 CFR 92.12 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) Symbol means any design or graphic used by the United States Mint or the Treasury Department to represent themselves or their products. A design or graphic may include (1) A trademark, designation of origin, or mark...

  1. Child Health, Medicaid, and Welfare "Reform." Report III, Confronting the New Politics of Child and Family Policy in the United States.

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    Kamerman, Sheila B., Ed.; Kahn, Alfred J., Ed.

    "Confronting the New Politics of Child and Family Policy in the United States" is an 18-month project designed to help states, local government, and the voluntary sector as they respond to the social policy debates and changes precipitated by the 104th Congress. The project's main vehicle, aside from exploratory and analytic work, is a…

  2. Public policies for managing urban growth and protecting open space: policy instruments and lessons learned in the United States

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    David N. Bengston; Jennifer O. Fletcher

    2003-01-01

    The public sector in the United States has responded to growing concern about the social and environmental costs of sprawling development patterns by creating a wide range of policy instruments designed to manage urban growth and protect open space. These techniques have been implemented at the local, regional, state and, to a limited extent, national levels. This...

  3. Child Welfare in the Context of Welfare "Reform." Confronting the New Politics of Child and Family Policy in the United States. Report V.

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    Kamerman, Sheila B., Ed.; Kahn, Alfred J., Ed.

    "Confronting the New Politics of Child and Family Policy in the United States" is an 18-month project designed to help states, local governments, and the voluntary sector as they respond to the social policy debates and changes precipitated by the 104th Congress. The project's main vehicle, aside from exploratory and analytic work, is a…

  4. Electrical Auxiliary Power Unit (EAPU) Corona Design Guideline. Revised

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hall, David K.; Kirkici, Hulya; Schweickart, Dan L.; Dunbar, William; Hillard, Barry

    2000-01-01

    This document is the result of a collaborative effort between NASA's Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Glenn Research Center, and the United States Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson AFB in support of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Upgrades Program, specifically the Electric Auxiliary Power Unit Program. This document is intended as a guideline for design applications for corona and partial discharge avoidance and is not a requirements specification instrument.

  5. Preliminary design of an auxiliary power unit for the space shuttle. Volume 4: Selected system supporting studies

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    Hamilton, M. L.; Burriss, W. L.

    1972-01-01

    Selected system supporting analyses in conjunction with the preliminary design of an auxiliary power unit (APU) for the space shuttle are presented. Both steady state and transient auxiliary power unit performance, based on digital computer programs, were examined. The selected APU provides up to 400 horsepower out of the gearbox, weighs 227 pounds, and requires 2 pounds per shaft horsepower hour of propellants.

  6. How Does the United States Rank According to the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative?

    PubMed

    Cadwell, Karin; Turner-Maffei, Cynthia; Blair, Anna; Brimdyr, Kajsa; OʼConnor, Barbara

    The World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative is an assessment process designed to facilitate an ongoing national appraisal of progress toward the goals of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)/World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding. More than 80 countries have completed this national assessment, including the United States of America. This article describes the process undertaken by the US World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative team, the findings of the expert panel related to infant and young child feeding policies, programs, and practices and the ranking of the United States compared with the 83 other participating nations. Identified strengths of the United States include data collection and monitoring, especially by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, and the United States Breastfeeding Committee. The absence of a national infant feeding policy, insufficient maternity protection, and lack of preparation for infant and young children feeding in emergencies are key targets identified by the assessment requiring concerted national effort.

  7. 78 FR 13931 - Designation of Iyad ag Ghali, Also Known as Iyad ag Ghaly, as a Specially Designated Global...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8211] Designation of Iyad ag Ghali, Also Known as Iyad ag Ghaly... Ghaly, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States...

  8. 76 FR 69318 - In the Matter of the Designation of Mali Khan also known as Madi Khan as a Specially Designated...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-08

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7681] In the Matter of the Designation of Mali Khan also known... Khan, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States...

  9. 77 FR 68882 - The Designation of Qari Zakir, Also Known as Abdul Rauf, as a Specially Designated Global...

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    2012-11-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8088] The Designation of Qari Zakir, Also Known as Abdul Rauf..., committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the...

  10. 7 CFR 868.316 - Special grade designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES United States Standards for Milled Rice Special Grades, Special... designation for coated, granulated brewers, parboiled, undermilled, glutinous, or aromatic milled rice shall...

  11. 7 CFR 868.316 - Special grade designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES United States Standards for Milled Rice Special Grades, Special... designation for coated, granulated brewers, parboiled, undermilled, glutinous, or aromatic milled rice shall...

  12. Survey design for lakes and reservoirs in the United States to assess contaminants in fish tissue

    EPA Science Inventory

    The National Lake Fish Tissue Study (NLFTS) was the first survey of fish contamination in lakes and reservoirs in the 48 conterminous states based on probability survey design. This study included the largest set (268) of persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals ev...

  13. The Nevada Study on The Holocaust.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Crawford, Barbara; Metcalf, Sandra

    This study series on the Holocaust consists of four units designed for middle school/junior high and senior high students in United States and world history classes. The units may be self-contained or integrated into previous units of study. A 45-minute color video "Nevada Study on The Holocaust" accompanies this guide. The middle school…

  14. The Global Product: Internationalization of the Auto Industry.

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    Stanford Univ., CA. Stanford Program on International and Cross Cultural Education.

    This secondary level unit, designed for use in a social studies or introductory economics course, has students participate in decision-making activities about global auto production. Although Japan-United States interaction is emphasized, the concepts, terms and activities employed in the unit apply to other countries as well. The unit includes 11…

  15. Prep-ME Software Implementation and Enhancement

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-09-01

    Highway agencies across the United States are moving from empirical design procedures towards the mechanistic-empirical (ME) based pavement design. Even though the Pavement ME Design presents a new paradigm shift with several dramatic improvements, i...

  16. A Human-Centered Approach to Sense and Respond Logistics

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-04-10

    United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), a human-centered research initiative consisting of eight distinct research efforts designed to...27  2.5  Experimental Design ...120  6.3.6  Auction design parameters

  17. Teaching Globalisation in the Social Sciences: The Effectiveness of a Refugee Simulation

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    George, Stacy Keogh

    2017-01-01

    This article describes the incorporation of a refugee simulation into an upper-division sociology course on globalisation at a liberal arts institution in the United States. The simulation is designed to inform students of the refugee process in the United States by inviting participants to immerse themselves in refugee experiences by adopting…

  18. Indiscriminate Friendliness in Children Adopted from China to the United States: A Mixed Methods Study

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    Liu, Yanhong; Li, Dan; Xu, Yanqing

    2017-01-01

    Indiscriminate friendliness (IF) is a prominent issue with children adopted from China to the United States. Through a mixed methods design, the authors explored four Chinese adoptees' experiences of IF within their real-life context, investigated potential factors associated with IF, and examined the IF-attachment relationship. This mixed methods…

  19. Assessing Student Learning Outcomes in United States Government Courses

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    Champney, Leonard; Edleman, Paul

    2010-01-01

    This study employs the Solomon Four-Group Design to measure student knowledge of the United States government and student knowledge of current events at the beginning of a U.S. government course and at the end. In both areas, knowledge improves significantly. Regarding knowledge of the U.S. government, both males and females improve at similar…

  20. Design, implementation, and analysis methods for the National Woodland Owner Survey

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    Brett J. Butler; Earl C. Leatherberry; Michael S. Williams; Michael S. Williams

    2005-01-01

    The National Woodland Owner Survey (NWOS) is conducted by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis program to increase our understanding of private forest-land owners in the United States. The information is intended to help policy makers, resource managers, and others interested in the forest resources of the United States better understand the social...

  1. Energy: Light, Sound, and Heat, Science (Experimental): 5311.04.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Castaldi, June P.

    This unit of instruction was designed as a basic course involving the study of light, sound, and heat at the junior high school level. The booklet lists the relevant state-adopted texts and states the performance objectives for the unit. It provides an outline of the course content and suggests experiments, demonstrations, field trips, and topics…

  2. America's Role in the Middle East. Public Talk Series.

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    McCoy, Martha

    This program guide encourages discussion on what role the United States should pursue in the Middle East. The guide is designed to assist in the discussion of critical social and political issues through a balanced, nonpartisan presentation of a spectrum of views. The core of the program considers four underlying goals: (1) the United States as…

  3. DataTrack 6: Blacks and Hispanics in the United States.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    American Council of Life Insurance, Washington, DC.

    Sixth in a series of reports which compile and interpret statistical information of direct concern to life insurance executives, this report deals with Blacks and Hispanics in the United States. It can be used in the design of new products and services to meet changing consumer needs, the selection of new markets and marketing strategies, the…

  4. To designate the United States courthouse located at 100 North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Edwin L. Mechem United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2

    2011-12-20

    Senate - 07/24/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  5. Stream channel designs for riparian and wet meadow rangelands in the southwestern United States

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    Roy Jemison; Daniel G. Neary

    2000-01-01

    Inappropriate land uses have degraded wetland and riparian ecosystems throughout the Southwestern United States. In 1996, the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico implemented a channel relocation project, as part of a road improvement project, to determine the feasibility of restoring wet meadow and riparian ecosystems degraded by inappropriately located roads and...

  6. The spatial relationship between exurban development and designated wilderness lands in the contiguous United States

    Treesearch

    Allison L. Ginn; Gary T. Green; Nathan P. Nibbelink; H. Ken Cordell

    2008-01-01

    Public lands provide recreational opportunities and preserve historic and ecological values. Increases in low-density residential development in the contiguous United States pose a threat not only along the boundaries of national parks and forests, but also around uniquely valuable Wilderness areas. Development within and around protected lands can affect land...

  7. To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 98 West First Street, Yuma, Arizona, as the "John M. Roll United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Rep. Grijalva, Raul M. [D-AZ-7

    2011-02-09

    02/10/2011 For Further Action See S.188. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.188, which became Public Law 112-2 on 2/17/2011. Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  8. "The State of Chihuahua", Lesson Plan for "Cultural Unit: Focus on Mexico."

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    Llewellyn, Marianne

    This lesson plan was designed for students in Montana schools. The objectives for this culture unit are having: (1) students recognize the similarities between their home stat of Montana and the Mexican state of Chihuahua; (2) students learn about features unique to Chihuahua; and (3) students create an advertising brochure marketing Chihuahua to…

  9. A Guide to Resettlement in the United States. For Refugees from Iraq. Arabic Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC.

    This guide, designed for Iraqi speakers of Arabic who are refugees or immigrants to the United States, offers basic information on daily life, customs, and social behavior expectations. It begins with information about immigration laws and requirements, and proceeds to these topics: employment types and practices; employment benefits; taxes; job…

  10. Inclusive Prekindergarten Classrooms in a New Era: Exploring the Perspectives of Teachers in the United States

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    Anderson, Elizabeth McKendry; Lindeman, Karen Wise

    2017-01-01

    The purpose of this article is to share the results of a qualitative research study designed to shed light on the perspectives of inclusive prekindergarten classroom teachers in the United States. This study used surveys, interviews, and classroom observations to explore understandings of recently adopted learning standards and accountability…

  11. Overview of the national historic covered bridge preservation (NHCBP) program

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    James P. Wacker; Sheila Rimal Duwadi

    2010-01-01

    Covered wooden bridges proliferated in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. Today an estimated 800 covered bridge structures remain, but they are nevertheless cherished links to the technological heritage of the United States. The through-truss designs vary from the Kingpost trusses built in the craft tradition to the engineered Burr arch and Paddleford...

  12. Reflections on the Evolution of Educational Leadership Preparation Programs in the United States and Challenges Ahead

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    McCarthy, Martha

    2015-01-01

    Purpose: The purpose of this legacy paper is to review leadership preparation over time in the United States and addresses challenges ahead. It is hoped that the US developments will be instructive to an international audience interested in strengthening the preparation of school leaders. Design/methodology/approach: The paper synthesizes research…

  13. The spatial relationship between exurban development and designated wilderness lands in the contiguous United States

    Treesearch

    Allison L. Ginn; Gary T. Green; Nathan P. Nibbelink; H. Ken Cordell

    2009-01-01

    Public lands provide recreational opportunities and preserve historic and ecological values. Increases in low-density residential development in the contiguous United States pose a threat not only along the boundaries of national parks and forests, but also around uniquely valuable Wilderness areas. Development within and around protected lands can affect land...

  14. Anthropogenic Climate Change in Undergraduate Marine and Environmental Science Programs in the United States

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    Vlietstra, Lucy S.; Mrakovcich, Karina L.; Futch, Victoria C.; Stutzman, Brooke S.

    2016-01-01

    To develop a context for program-level design decisions pertaining to anthropogenic climate change, the authors studied the prevalence of courses focused on human-induced climate change in undergraduate marine science and environmental science degree programs in the United States. Of the 86 institutions and 125 programs the authors examined, 37%…

  15. Forest Inventory and Analysis Database of the United States of America (FIA)

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    Andrew N. Gray; Thomas J. Brandeis; John D. Shaw; William H. McWilliams; Patrick Miles

    2012-01-01

    Extensive vegetation inventories established with a probabilistic design are an indispensable tool in describing distributions of species and community types and detecting changes in composition in response to climate or other drivers. The Forest Inventory and Analysis Program measures vegetation in permanent plots on forested lands across the United States of America...

  16. Forest access roads: design, maintenance, and soil loss

    Treesearch

    Lloyd W. Swift

    1988-01-01

    The Regional Guide for,the South (United States Department of Agriculture 1984b) recognizes that roads and skid trails are the major sources of sediment from forestry-related activities. The overall environmental impact statement for Region 8 (United States Department of Agriculture 1984a) estimates an existing national forest road network of 56,300 km (3 1,000 miles)...

  17. To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 101 Barr Street in Lexington, Kentucky, as the "Scott Reed Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6

    2009-02-04

    Senate - 03/11/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  18. 78 FR 43854 - Designation for the Muncie, IN; Fremont, NE; Annapolis, MD; and West Lafayette, IN Areas...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-22

    ... Grain Inspection, Inc. (Titus) to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act.... Comments were due by February 14, 2013. GIPSA received one comment from a grain company that used East... herein. Pursuant to Section 79(f)(2) of the United States Grain Standards Act, the following amended...

  19. Living in the United States. A Brief Introduction to the Culture for Visitors, Students and Business Travelers.

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    Hawkinson, Anni; Clark, Raymond C.

    The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of the United States, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money and banks; food; restaurants; drinking and smoking laws; hotels; postal and telecommunications services;…

  20. Engaging communities and climate change futures with Multi-Scale, Iterative Scenario Building (MISB) in the western United States

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    Daniel Murphy; Carina Wyborn; Laurie Yung; Daniel R. Williams; Cory Cleveland; Lisa Eby; Solomon Dobrowski; Erin Towler

    2016-01-01

    Current projections of future climate change foretell potentially transformative ecological changes that threaten communities globally. Using two case studies from the United States Intermountain West, this article highlights the ways in which a better articulation between theory and methods in research design can generate proactive applied tools that enable...

  1. How to Select a Project Delivery Method for School Facilities

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    Kalina, David

    2007-01-01

    In this article, the author discusses and explains three project delivery methods that are commonly used today in the United States. The first project delivery method mentioned is the design-bid-build, which is still the predominant method of project delivery for public works and school construction in the United States. The second is the…

  2. A REVIEW OF HOUSEHOLD DRINKING WATER INTERVENTION TRIALS AND AN APPROACH TO THE ESTIMATION OF ENDEMIC WATERBORNE GASTROENTERITIS IN THE UNITED STATES

    EPA Science Inventory

    The incidence of acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI) attributable to public drinking water systems in the United States cannot be directly measured but must be estimated based on epidemiologic studies and other information. The randomized trial is one study design used to evalua...

  3. The Nervous System, Science (Experimental): 5363.02.

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    Weiss, Alan; And Others

    This unit of instruction was designed as an intensive in-depth study of the nervous impulse, neurons, brain, spinal cord, and sensory organs. Also included is a study of the endocrine system in its role of maintaining homeostasis. The booklet lists the relevant state-adopted texts and states the performance objectives for the unit. It provides an…

  4. 8 CFR 215.8 - Requirements for biometric identifiers from aliens on departure from the United States.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 8 Aliens and Nationality 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Requirements for biometric identifiers from... Requirements for biometric identifiers from aliens on departure from the United States. (a)(1) The Secretary of... designated port of entry, to provide fingerprints, photograph(s) or other specified biometric identifiers...

  5. The United States History (Khmer Edition). [34 Self-Learning Packets for Khmer Students.

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    Nhi, Do Dien; And Others

    Designed primarily for Indochinese students in grades 9-12, 34 United States history self-learning packets Materials produced as a joint effort between George Mason University, in eight sections. The publication could be used by mainstream teachers who have a number of limited English proficient (LEP) Khmer students in their classes or by parents…

  6. The Moral Reasoning of Sports Management Students in the United States and Italy

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    Forte, Almerinda

    2013-01-01

    The researcher analyzed the moral reasoning ability of Sports Management students in the United States and Italy. The researcher statistically analyzed data collected through a survey questionnaire designed to measure moral reasoning. The Defining Issues Test (DIT) developed by James Rest using Kohlberg's six stages of moral judgment was used in…

  7. CHIPS: Monitoring Colonias along the United States-Mexico border in Texas

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Parcher, Jean W.

    2008-01-01

    Colonias, which are unincorporated border settlements in the United States, have emerged in rural areas without the governance and services normally provided by local government. The expansion of colonias in the United States-Mexico border region can be traced to the rapid growth associated with the Mexican Border Industrial Program during the 1960s. This rapid population growth created a lack of affordable housing, causing new migrants in the United States to purchase rural homestead lots through a contract-for-deed program from land developers. Because of the need to keep prices affordable and the absence of effective land-use controls, these homesteads expanded into rural subdivisions, commonly called colonias, without proper infrastructure. Colonias have been identified in the four U.S. border states, with Texas having designated the majority, which numbered over 1,400 colonias in 2001. Because the region is binationally interconnected economically, politically, and socially, the phenomenon of colonias in the United States is a transborder issue.

  8. 7 CFR 868.213 - Special grade designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES United States Standards for Rough Rice Special Grades, Special... designation for infested, parboiled, smutty, glutinous, or aromatic rough rice shall include, following the...

  9. 7 CFR 868.264 - Special grade designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES United States Standards for Brown Rice for Processing Special.... The grade designation for parboiled, smutty, glutinous, or aromatic brown rice for processing shall...

  10. 7 CFR 868.213 - Special grade designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES United States Standards for Rough Rice Special Grades, Special... designation for infested, parboiled, smutty, glutinous, or aromatic rough rice shall include, following the...

  11. 7 CFR 868.264 - Special grade designation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... FOR CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES United States Standards for Brown Rice for Processing Special.... The grade designation for parboiled, smutty, glutinous, or aromatic brown rice for processing shall...

  12. From Higher Education To Employment. Volume II: Canada, Denmark, Spain, United States = De l'enseignement superieur a l'emploi. Volume II: Canada, Danemark, Expagne, Etats-Unis.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France).

    This volume presents reports on the flows of graduates from higher education and on their entry into working life in Canada, Denmark, Spain and the United States. Each paper is written according to detailed guidelines designed to assemble information from many sources, to reflect the state of the art, and to illustrate a variety of approaches,…

  13. A survey of current ostrich handling and transport practices in North America with reference to ostrich welfare and transportation guidelines set up in other countries.

    PubMed

    Bejaei, M; Cheng, K M

    2014-02-01

    Appropriate management of an ostrich's exposure to stressors during preslaughter handling and transport practices can improve its well-being and product quality. Because of the lack of information about ostrich farming and transportation in North America and lack of developed Codes of Practice for ratite transport in Canada and the United States, the first objective of our research was to identify current preslaughter handling and transport practices of the ostrich industry in Canada and the United States, and to identify potential welfare issues based on the current practices. The second objective of this research was to review ostrich transport welfare standards and guidelines from Australia, European Union, New Zealand, and South Africa to investigate if those guidelines are applicable to Canadian and American ostrich production systems. Preliminary producer interviews, on-farm visits, and literature review information sources were used to design a producer questionnaire that was used to survey producers by Internet and mail surveying methods to identify existing ostrich transport norms in Canada and the United States. Based on the results of our producer survey and review of the transport standards and guidelines, we conclude that following factors are potential ostrich handling and transport welfare issues in Canada and the United States: lack of scientific information about welfare of ostriches during handling and transport; unfamiliarity of handlers and birds with handling and transport practices; not considering birds' social bounds, sex, behavior, and physical state in mixing them during handling and transport process; lack of an established specific maximum water and feed withdrawal duration for ostrich transport in Canada and the United States; lack of a specific vehicle designed for ratite transportation in Canada and the United States considering different physical body characteristics of ostriches compared with other species; exposure of birds to natural light during transport inside the trailer; overcrowding; and long transportation in Canada and the United States. Results of this research will contribute toward developing Codes of Practice for preslaughter handling, transportation, and slaughter of ostriches in Canada and the United States.

  14. Impact of National Ambient Air Quality Standards Nonattainment Designations on Particulate Pollution and Health.

    PubMed

    Zigler, Corwin M; Choirat, Christine; Dominici, Francesca

    2018-03-01

    Despite dramatic air quality improvement in the United States over the past decades, recent years have brought renewed scrutiny and uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of specific regulatory programs for continuing to improve air quality and public health outcomes. We employ causal inference methods and a spatial hierarchical regression model to characterize the extent to which a designation of "nonattainment" with the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in 2005 causally affected ambient PM2.5 and health outcomes among over 10 million Medicare beneficiaries in the Eastern United States in 2009-2012. We found that, on average across all retained study locations, reductions in ambient PM2.5 and Medicare health outcomes could not be conclusively attributed to the nonattainment designations against the backdrop of other regional strategies that impacted the entire Eastern United States. A more targeted principal stratification analysis indicates substantial health impacts of the nonattainment designations among the subset of areas where the designations are estimated to have actually reduced ambient PM2.5 beyond levels achieved by regional measures, with noteworthy reductions in all-cause mortality, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and respiratory tract infections. These findings provide targeted evidence of the effectiveness of local control measures after nonattainment designations for the 1997 PM2.5 air quality standard.

  15. Roundabout design training for Alaska's engineers.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-07-01

    Roundabout are an emerging type of intersection design, are a relatively new addition to the transportation system in the United States. : As a result, guidelines for roundabout design and construction are very broad and leave much room for subjectiv...

  16. ORION mobile unit design

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Brunn, D. L.; Wu, S. C.; Thom, E. H.; Mclaughlin, F. D.; Sweetser, B. M.

    1980-01-01

    An overview of the design of the ORION mobile system is presented. System capability and performance characteristics are outlined. Functional requirements and key performance parameters are stated for each of the nine subsystems. A master design and implementation schedule is given.

  17. 2002 Controls Design Challenge

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hess, Ronald A.; Vetter, T. K.; Wells, S. R.

    2002-01-01

    This document is intended to provide the specifications and requirements for a flight control system design challenge. The response to the challenge will involve documenting whether the particular design has met the stated requirements through analysis and computer simulation. The response should be written in the general format of a technical publication with corresponding length limits, e.g., an approximate maximum length of 45 units, with each full-size figure and double-spaced typewritten page constituting one unit.

  18. K-12 Aerospace Education Programs

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1999-01-01

    NASA, the United States Air Force Academy, the Air Force Space Command, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), and the United States Space Foundation teamed to produce a dynamic and successful graduate course and in-service program for K-12 educators that has a positive impact on education trends across the nation. Since 1986, more than 10,000 educators from across the United States have participated in Space Discovery and Teaching with Space affecting nearly a million students in grades K-12. The programs are designed to prepare educators to use the excitement of space to motivate students in all curriculum subjects.

  19. Design of BLDCM emulator for transmission control units

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Liu, Chang; He, Yongyi; Zhang, Bodong

    2018-04-01

    According to the testing requirements of the transmission control unit, a brushless DC motor emulating system is designed based on motor simulation and power hardware-in-the-loop. The discrete motor model is established and a real-time numerical method is designed to solve the motor states. The motor emulator directly interacts with power stage of the transmission control unit using a power-efficient circuit topology and is compatible with sensor-less control. Experiments on a laboratory prototype help to verify that the system can emulate the real motor currents and voltages whenever the motor is starting up or suddenly loaded.

  20. Comparative Rural Landscapes: A Conceptual Geographic Model.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Steinbrink, John E.

    The geography unit is designed for use in upper elementary grades. The unit objective is to help the student learn facts about the landscapes of the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, and Central Africa, and acquire generic ideas which he can apply to the analysis and comparison of other landscapes. The unit is an attempt to apply…

  1. Complex sample survey estimation in static state-space

    Treesearch

    Raymond L. Czaplewski

    2010-01-01

    Increased use of remotely sensed data is a key strategy adopted by the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program. However, multiple sensor technologies require complex sampling units and sampling designs. The Recursive Restriction Estimator (RRE) accommodates this complexity. It is a design-consistent Empirical Best Linear Unbiased Prediction for the state-vector, which...

  2. Shear design of wood beams : state of the art

    Treesearch

    Lawrence A. Soltis; Terry D. Gerhardt

    1988-01-01

    Current shear design technology in the United States for lumber or glued- laminated beams is confusing. This report summarizes shear stress and strength research including both analytical and experimental approaches. Both checked and unchecked beams are included. The analytical work has been experimentally verified for only limited load conditions and span-to- depth...

  3. 75 FR 78952 - Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-12-17

    ... Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Commonwealth of Virginia... Declaration and Withdrawal of EPA Plan Approval AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION... request for EPA withdrawal of its section 111(d)/129 plan (the plan) approval for HMIWI units. Submittal...

  4. Anomalous dismeter distribution shifts estimated from FIA inventories through time

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    Francis A. Roesch; Paul C. Van Deusen

    2010-01-01

    In the past decade, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis Program (FIA) has replaced regionally autonomous, periodic, state-wide forest inventories using various probability proportional to tree size sampling designs with a nationally consistent annual forest inventory design utilizing systematically spaced clusters...

  5. Recruitment, Job Search, and the United States Employment Service. Volume II: Tables and Methods.

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    Camil Associates, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.

    This volume contains the appendixes to Volume I of the report on recruitment, job search, and the United States Employment Service in 20 middle-sized American cities. Appendix A contains 165 pages of tables. Appendix B (63 pages) contains details of sample design, data analysis, and estimate precision under the categories of: Overview of the study…

  6. Analyzing the Curricula of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology-Related Programs in the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Almaden, Abdullah; Ku, Heng-Yu

    2017-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to analyze on-campus and online PhD programs in educational technology-related fields in the United States. In particular, it sought to evaluate the most common program titles; core, elective, and research courses based on program curricula. The research design was quantitative content analysis and data were collected…

  7. History of forest survey sampling designs in the United States

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    W. E. Frayer; George M. Furnival

    2000-01-01

    Extensive forest inventories of forested lands in the United States were begun in the early part of the 20th century, but widespread, frequent use was not common until after WWII. Throughout the development of inventory techniques and their application to assess the status of the nation's forests, most of the work has been done by the USDA Forest Service through...

  8. 77 FR 34221 - Air Quality Designations for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Several...

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    2012-06-11

    ... Regulatory Review B. Paperwork Reduction Act C. Regulatory Flexibility Act D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act E... preamble. APA Administrative Procedure Act CAA Clean Air Act CFR Code of Federal Regulations D.C. District... Authority Rule U.S. United States U.S.C. United States Code VCS Voluntary Consensus Standards VOC Volatile...

  9. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 211 South Court Street, Rockford, Illinois, as the "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL

    2009-02-05

    House - 04/23/2009 For further action see P.L. 111-14. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.520, which became Public Law 111-14 on 4/23/2009. Tracker: This bill has the status Passed SenateHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  10. Chapter 1. Approach: The flammulated, boreal, and great gray owl assessments

    Treesearch

    Gregory D. Hayward

    1994-01-01

    This forest owl conservation assessment focuses on three species of forest owls that occur on national forest lands in the United States. Sixteen other species of owls also regularly breed in the United States, but these three species were designated "sensitive" on forests in more than one region of the Forest Service in 1992. Within the National Forest...

  11. Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security (SPIDERS)

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-05-01

    protect, and secure the United States and its interests. • AOF is the United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico , and the U.S. Virgin...Criteria (UFC) for Smart Microgrid Cyber design guides for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Residual systems Operations and Maintenance Operator...Training Sustainment Commercial Transition Cooperation with NIST for microgrid security standards Working with industry associations and

  12. The Complete Guide to Immigration and Successful Living in the United States.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Access USA, Inc., Millington, NJ.

    This guide is designed to provide immigrants with an understanding of the way immigration law works and information on daily life in the United States. It consists of two parts: (1) a section on immigration law, with an overview and detailed information on the types of visas available and sample immigration forms; and (2) information on American…

  13. Environmental Protection Directory: A Comprehensive Guide to Environmental Organizations in the United States and Canada. Second Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Trzyna, Thaddeus C., Ed.; Osberg, Sally R., Ed.

    This directory is designed to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date source of information on governmental and private organizations concerned with environmental quality in the United States and Canada. The book is divided into five major parts: the User's Guide, sections for U.S., Canadian, and international organizations, and the indexes. The…

  14. Disparities in Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Other Beverages by Race/Ethnicity and Obesity Status among United States Schoolchildren

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Dodd, Allison Hedley; Briefel, Ronette; Cabili, Charlotte; Wilson, Ander; Crepinsek, Mary Kay

    2013-01-01

    Objective: Identify disparities by race/ethnicity and obesity status in the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and other beverages among United States schoolchildren to help tailor interventions to reduce childhood obesity. Design: Secondary data analysis using beverage intake data from 24-hour dietary recalls and measured height and…

  15. Yon Gid Pou Tout Refijye K'ap Viv nan Peyi Etanzini (A Guide to Resettlement in the United States). Haitian Creole.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC.

    The guide, designed for speakers of Haitian Creole who are immigrants to the United States, offers basic information on daily life, customs, and social behavior expectations. It begins with information about immigration laws and requirements, and proceeds to these topics: employment types and practices; employment benefits; taxes; job search;…

  16. Effects of species information and furniture price on consumer preferences for selected woods

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    Matthew Bumgardner; David Nicholls; Geoffrey Donovan

    2007-01-01

    Changing consumer tastes and species availability are influencing the design and manufacture of hardwood products. In addition, the globalization of wood product markets is exposing U.S. consumers to new species. This research evaluates consumer preferences for six domestic wood species--three from the eastern United States and three from the western United States. The...

  17. 14 CFR 91.819 - Civil supersonic airplanes that do not comply with part 36.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ..., and that are operated in the United States, after July 31, 1978. (b) Airport use. Except in an... in the United States: (1) Regardless of whether a type design change approval is applied for under part 21 of this chapter, no person may land or take off an airplane covered by this section for which...

  18. Coming Together, Coming Apart. Black Settlers in Rural Wisconsin. Teachers' Manual.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cooper, Zachary L.; Tari, Emilie

    This teaching manual, designed to accompany a Wisconsin State television series, focuses on that State's rural black families and their lives in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The manual begins with notes on its organization and use, as well as major objectives for students who study the material presented. Four units follow. Unit 1 explores…

  19. To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 224 South Boulder Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "H. Dale Cook Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1

    2009-07-23

    Senate - 11/18/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  20. 3 CFR 8341 - Proclamation 8341 of January 16, 2009. To Implement the United States-Peru Trade Promotion...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... not disrupt the orderly marketing of commodities in the United States. 5. Consistent with section 201... of the Agreement to ensure that imports of agricultural goods do not disrupt the orderly marketing of... traditional regional design or motif, as provided in Article 3.3.12 of the Agreement. The Commissioner shall...

  1. A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 111th Congress

    Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28

    2009-05-14

    Senate - 10/15/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Passed HouseHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  2. Completion of the 2011 National Land Cover Database for the Conterminous United States – Representing a Decade of Land Cover Change Information

    EPA Science Inventory

    The National Land Cover Database (NLCD) provides nationwide data on land cover and land cover change at the native 30-m spatial resolution of the Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM). The database is designed to provide five-year cyclical updating of United States land cover and associat...

  3. Self-Efficacy and Participation in Physical and Social Activity among Older Adults in Spain and the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Perkins, Jessica M.; Multhaup, Kristi S.; Perkins, H. Wesley; Barton, Cole

    2008-01-01

    Purpose: We explored Bandura's self-efficacy theory as applied to older adult (aged 63-92) participation in physical and social activity in a cross-cultural study. Design and Methods: Older adults in Spain (n = 53) and the United States (n = 55) completed questions regarding self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and participation in physical and…

  4. A bill to designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY

    2012-04-19

    Senate - 12/27/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.3556, which became Public Law 112-184 on 10/5/2012. Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  5. Estuary Data Mapper: A Stand-Alone Tool for Geospatial Data Access, Visualization and Download for Estuaries and Coastal Watersheds of the United States

    EPA Science Inventory

    The US EPA Estuary Data Mapper (EDM; http://badger.epa.gov/rsig/edm/index.html) has been designed as a free stand-alone tool for geospatial data discovery, visualization, and data download for estuaries and their associated watersheds in the conterminous United States. EDM requi...

  6. Estuary Data Mapper: A Stand-Alone Tool for Geospatial Data Access, Visualization and Download for Estuaries and Coastal Watersheds of the United States. (UNH)

    EPA Science Inventory

    The US EPA Estuary Data Mapper (EDM; http://badger.epa.gov/rsig/edm/index.html) has been designed as a free stand-alone tool for geospatial data discovery, visualization, and data download for estuaries and their associated watersheds in the conterminous United States. EDM requi...

  7. Historical Evolution of Assisted Living in the United States, 1979 to the Present

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Wilson, Keren Brown

    2007-01-01

    Purpose: This article provides a historical overview of the emergence of assisted living in the United States over a 25-year period to identify goals and key concepts that underpinned the emerging form of care. Design and Methods: The method is historical analysis based on records and my own personal experiences in conceptualizing and implementing…

  8. Studying Cross-Cultural Differences in the Development of Infant Temperament: People's Republic of China, the United States of America, and Spain

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gartstein, Maria A.; Gonzalez, Carmen; Carranza, Jose A.; Ahadi, Stephan A.; Ye, Renmin; Rothbart, Mary K.; Yang, Suh Wen

    2006-01-01

    Investigated early development of temperament across three cultures: People's Republic of China (PRC), United States of America (US), and Spain, utilizing a longitudinal design (assessments at 3, 6, and 9 months of age). Selection of these countries presented an opportunity to conduct Eastern-Western/Individualistic-Collectivistic comparisons. The…

  9. The United States History (Laotian Edition). [34 Self-Learning Packets for Laotian Students.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Nhi, Do Dien; And Others

    Designed primarily for Indochinese students in grades 9-12, 34 United States history self-learning packets are presented in eight sections. The publication could be used by mainstream teachers who have a number of limited English proficient (LEP) Laotian students in their classes or by parents to tutor their children. The packets were adapted from…

  10. The United States History = Lich Su Hoa Ky. [34 Self-Learning Packets for Vietnamese Students.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Nhi, Do Dien; And Others

    Designed primarily for Indochinese students in grades 9-12, 34 United States history self-learning packets are presented in eight sections. The publication could be used by mainstream teachers who have a number of limited English proficient (LEP) Vietnamese students in their classes or by parents to tutor their children. The packets were adapted…

  11. 78 FR 51737 - Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Hard Disk Drives and Self-Encrypting...

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    2013-08-21

    ... the HDA incorporate semiconductor, magnetic, mechanical, and manufacturing process design into an..., mechanical surface design and manufacturing process design. It takes approximately [xxx] hours to design... brand names ``Barracuda'' and ``Desktop''. HDDs are designed in the United States and assembled either...

  12. Great Decisions '86.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hoepli, Nancy L., Ed.

    Designed to initiate discussion of foreign policy decisions, this book contains an analysis of eight foreign policy issues confronting the United States in 1986. Each unit provides the background and guidelines to provide perspective to assist in understanding foreign policy crises. The units included in this issue are: (1) "How Foreign Policy Is…

  13. Women in Colonial and Revolutionary America.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Eisenberg, Bonnie; And Others

    Designed as a supplemental teaching tool for upper elementary and middle school use, this unit contains information on the circumstances under which women of various cultures lived in the United States during the colonial and revolutionary periods and presents a perspective that is seldom included in textbooks. The unit includes biographies of ten…

  14. Canada in the International Economy: A Teaching Unit.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hunter, William T.; Staunton, Ted, Ed.

    One of a series of teaching units designed to introduce secondary school students to the Canadian economy, this handbook contains instructional materials on Canada's role in the world economy. Ten sections contain readings and suggestions for activities related to Canadian trade, tariffs, the Canada-United States automobile pact, Canada-United…

  15. Math for Marines.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Marine Corps Inst., Washington, DC.

    This course is designed to review the arithmetic skills used by many Marines in the daily pursuance of their duties. It consists of six study units: (1) number systems and operations; (2) fractions and percents; (3) introduction to algebra; (4) units of measurement (considering both the metric and United States systems); (5) geometric forms; and…

  16. Mexican Celebrations. Latin American Culture Studies Project.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Garza-Lubeck, Maria; Salinas, Ana Maria

    Developed for elementary school children, this unit is designed to teach about Mexican American culture through the study of holidays celebrated throughout much of Latin America and the southwestern United States. The unit describes and provides background information about nine Mexican American holidays. Among the activities included are the…

  17. Assessing Compliance with United States Government Orbital Debris Mitigation Guidelines

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Kelley, R. L.; Jarkey, D. R.

    2015-01-01

    There are currently no exceptions or special considerations for CubeSats in the United States Government (USG) Orbital Debris (OD) Mitigation Guidelines. For all objects launched into space the 2010 United States Space Policy requires that any failure to comply with the USG OD Mitigation Guidelines requires approval by the head of the launching agency. In addition it requires that the US Secretary of State be notified of any non-compliance. For these reasons it is important that missions consider these policies during their design phase. This paper will discuss methods to assess compliance with USG OD mitigation guidelines as they apply to CubeSat missions using tools such as the NASA Debris Assessment Software (DAS).

  18. Biosurveillance: Efforts to Develop a National Biosurveillance Capability Need a National Strategy and a Designated Leader

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2010-06-01

    was due to jalapeno and Serrano peppers grown and packed in Mexico and distributed in the United States. According to the USDA Rural Cooperative, the...early warning and active syndromic illness and disease monitoring network operating in the United States (U.S.)- Mexico Border Region and targets...Mexican national policies. Primary Users State and local public health epidemiologists at the U.S.- Mexico border Primary Providers of Data Data are

  19. Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis in the United States: a systematic review--1940-2010.

    PubMed

    Starr, Michelle C; Montgomery, Susan P

    2011-10-01

    The epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminth infections (hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, and Strongyloides stercoralis) in the United States is poorly understood. To gain understanding of the status of disease, a systematic review was performed to assess the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections in the United States. Of all studies reviewed, 14 were designated as high-quality. High-quality studies were published from 1942 to 1982 and showed that infection was prevalent throughout the southern United States and Appalachia as recently as 1982, finding that hookworm (19.6%), T. trichiura (55.2%), A. lumbricoides (49.4%), and S. stercoralis (3.8%) affected significant percentages of the population. However, because the most recent high-quality studies were published over 25 years ago, the literature does not provide sufficient data to assess current endemic transmission. Because the status of disease remains unclear, there is a need for additional studies to determine if soil-transmitted helminths remain endemic in the United States.

  20. United States National Seismic Hazard Maps

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Petersen, M.D.; ,

    2008-01-01

    The U.S. Geological Survey?s maps of earthquake shaking hazards provide information essential to creating and updating the seismic design provisions of building codes and insurance rates used in the United States. Periodic revisions of these maps incorporate the results of new research. Buildings, bridges, highways, and utilities built to meet modern seismic design provisions are better able to withstand earthquakes, not only saving lives but also enabling critical activities to continue with less disruption. These maps can also help people assess the hazard to their homes or places of work and can also inform insurance rates.

  1. 7 CFR 28.602 - Terms of designations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... REGULATIONS COTTON CLASSING, TESTING, AND STANDARDS Standards Official Cotton Standards of the United States... cotton shall be designated by the micronaire reading obtained from an air flow instrument test for a...

  2. Effect of Solid-State Power-Converter Harmonics on Electric-Power-Supply Systems

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1973-03-01

    The United States utility industry has not set suitable standards, other than TIF (Telephone Interference Factor), for controlling the design of solid-state wayside and on-board power-conversion equipment, to limit the harmonic currents and voltages ...

  3. Development of Probabilistic Rigid Pavement Design Methodologies for Military Airfields.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1983-12-01

    4A161102AT22, Task AO, Work Unit 009, "Methodology for Considering Material Variability in Pavement Design." OCE Project Monitor was Mr. S. S. Gillespie. The...PREFACE. .. ............................. VOLUME 1: STATE OF THE ART VARIABILITY OF AIRFIELD PAVEMENT MATERIALS VOLUME 11: MATHEMATICAL FORMULATION OF...VOLUME IV: PROBABILISTIC ANALYSIS OF RIGID AIRFIELD DESIGN BY ELASTIC LAYERED THEORY VOLUME I STATE OF THE ART VARIABILITY OF AIRFIELD PAVEMENT MATERIALS

  4. 75 FR 60205 - Grant Guideline; Notice

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    2010-09-29

    ... program of financial assistance designed to assure that each citizen of the United States is provided... This category includes research, demonstration, evaluation, and education projects designed to improve... by either expert or in-house personnel, designed to prepare judges and court personnel for...

  5. Validation and implementation of bridge design specifications for barge impact loading.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-07-01

    Since 1991 in the United States, the design of highway bridges to resist collisions by errant waterway vessels has been carried out : in accordance with design provisions published by AASHTO. These provisions have remained largely unchanged for more ...

  6. A multi-level simulation platform of natural gas internal reforming solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine hybrid generation system - Part II. Balancing units model library and system simulation

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Bao, Cheng; Cai, Ningsheng; Croiset, Eric

    2011-10-01

    Following our integrated hierarchical modeling framework of natural gas internal reforming solid oxide fuel cell (IRSOFC), this paper firstly introduces the model libraries of main balancing units, including some state-of-the-art achievements and our specific work. Based on gPROMS programming code, flexible configuration and modular design are fully realized by specifying graphically all unit models in each level. Via comparison with the steady-state experimental data of Siemens-Westinghouse demonstration system, the in-house multi-level SOFC-gas turbine (GT) simulation platform is validated to be more accurate than the advanced power system analysis tool (APSAT). Moreover, some units of the demonstration system are designed reversely for analysis of a typically part-load transient process. The framework of distributed and dynamic modeling in most of units is significant for the development of control strategies in the future.

  7. Lighting for Tomorrow: Building on the results of the first national energy-efficient lighting fixture design competition in the United States

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

    Gordon, Kelly L.; Foster, Rebecca; McGowan, Terry

    2005-05-09

    Lighting for Tomorrow was the first residential lighting fixture design competition conducted in the United States to focus on energy-efficient light sources. Sponsored by the American Lighting Association, the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, and the U.S. Department of Energy, the competition was carried out in two phases between 2002 and 2004. Five winning fixture designs were selected from a field of 24 finalists. The paper describes the competition in detail, including its origins, sponsors, structure and rules, timeline, prizes, selection criteria, and judges. The paper describes the results of the competition, including industry response, promotion and publicity efforts, technical andmore » design innovations demonstrated by the winners, and retail placements to date. Finally, the paper offers several lessons learned that are instructive for future efforts to promote high-efficiency lighting through the design competition approach.« less

  8. 77 FR 12111 - Foreign-Trade Zones in the United States

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    2012-02-28

    ... authority related to manufacturing and value-added activity, and include new rules designed to address... regulations, we have incorporated in certain sections of the regulations additional language designed to...

  9. The Implementation Of Solid State Switches In A Parallel Configuration To Gain Output Current Capacity In A High Current Capacitive Discharge Unit (CDU).

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

    Chaves, Mario Paul

    2017-07-01

    For my project I have selected to research and design a high current pulse system, which will be externally triggered from a 5V pulse. The research will be conducted in the region of paralleling the solid state switches for a higher current output, as well as to see if there will be any other advantages in doing so. The end use of the paralleled solid state switches will be used on a Capacitive Discharge Unit (CDU). For the first part of my project, I have set my focus on the design of the circuit, selection of components, and simulation ofmore » the circuit.« less

  10. Patterns of Forest invertebrates Along an Acidic Deposition Gradient in the Midwestern United States

    Treesearch

    Robert A. Haack

    1996-01-01

    The Ohio Corridor Study (OCS) was designed to detect possible effects of acidic deposition on oak-hickory (Quercus-Carya) forests in the midwestem United States. There was one study site in Arkansas, and two each in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Estimates of total sulfate deposition have generally increased about two-fold from west (Arkansas) to east (Ohio) during the...

  11. A Framework for the Dual Language Assessment of Young Dual Language Learners in the United States. Research Report. ETS RR-17-37

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Guzman-Orth, Danielle; Lopez, Alexis A.; Tolentino, Florencia

    2017-01-01

    Dual language learners (DLLs) and the various educational programs that serve them are increasing in number across the country. This framework lays out a conceptual approach for dual language assessment tasks designed to measure the language and literacy skills of young DLLs entering kindergarten in the United States. Although our examples focus…

  12. United States History: A Multi-Ethnic, Non-Sexist, Multi-Disciplinary Resource Guide for High School Teachers.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hohenfeldt, Harold H., Ed.

    The first part of this resource guide is designed to help secondary teachers provide a multi-ethnic/non-sexist thrust to United States history. The second part will help them develop a multi-disciplinary approach to U.S. history. Part one is organized by the following ethnic groups: Blacks, Asians, Europeans, Hispanics, Jews, American Indians, and…

  13. To designate the United States courthouse located at 222 West 7th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, as the "James M. Fitzgerald United States Courthouse".

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large

    2011-10-13

    House - 10/14/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.1710, which became Public Law 112-101 on 3/14/2012. Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  14. Operationalizing Army Cyber

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2013-03-01

    killed just under 3,000 people and cost the U.S. economy somewhere between three and five trillion dollars. The Japanese attacked with a state... economy , and military readiness. The challenge is to design an Army Cyber force that can support the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) national...still keeps the intelligence and signal functions separate in most units today from battalion to echelon above Corps ( EAC ). There are many past reasons

  15. A resolution designating room S-126 of the United States Capitol as the "Senator Daniel K. Inouye Room" in recognition of his service to the Senate and the people of the United States.

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV

    2013-03-13

    Senate - 03/13/2013 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Agreed to in SenateHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  16. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the Paul Brown United States Courthouse.

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX

    2013-10-29

    Senate - 10/29/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.185, which became Public Law 113-58 on 12/20/2013. Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  17. Teaching for and about Citizenship in a Democratic Society: Comparative Views of a Selected Civic Educators in the United States, Europe, and Latin America

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Burroughs, Susie; Hopper, Peggy F.; Brocato, Kay; Sanders, Angela

    2008-01-01

    The "Education for Democracy Act," authorized by the United States Congress, provides funding through the U.S. Department of Education to support programs designed to assist educators in creating and implementing civic education programs both at home and abroad. One such program is Civitas: An International Civic Education Exchange…

  18. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 709 West 9th Street, Juneau, Alaska, as the Robert Boochever United States Courthouse.

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK

    2012-03-29

    Senate - 12/27/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.4347, which became Public Law 112-187 on 10/5/2012. Tracker: This bill has the status IntroducedHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  19. 77 FR 61818 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-11

    ... certain automobiles from the United States. That request may be found at www.wto.org in a document... China. That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS440/1. The... Organization, www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed on the www.regulations.gov Web...

  20. Comparison of Health-Related Measures of Two Groups of Adolescents in a Rural Southeastern County in the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Sands, Charles D.; Hensarling, Robert W.; Angel, James B.

    2009-01-01

    Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish baseline values on physiological parameters for 7-11 graders (n = 146) in a rural area of Alabama and to examine whether differences existed among the adolescents in the county. Design: Descriptive. Setting: Many adolescents in the southern portion of the United States suffer disproportionately…

  1. Speechmaking as a Public Relations Technique: A Descriptive Study of Speechmaking Practices and Attitudes Among Selected Public Relations Professionals.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Roman, Charles Vasile

    This study surveys speech-making practices and attitudes of practitioners in firms not primarily engaged in providing public relations services. Questionnaires designed to assess the uses of speech making as a public relations technique were sent to the 50 largest United States advertising agencies and to the 34 largest United States business and…

  2. Straight Talk: HIV Prevention for African-American Heterosexual Men--Theoretical Bases and Intervention Design

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Frye, Victoria; Bonner, Sebastian; Williams, Kim; Henny, Kirk; Bond, Keosha; Lucy, Debbie; Cupid, Malik; Smith, Stephen; Koblin, Beryl A.

    2012-01-01

    In the United States, racial disparities in HIV/AIDS are stark. Although African Americans comprise an estimated 14% of the U.S. population, they made up 52% of new HIV cases among adults and adolescents diagnosed in 2009. Heterosexual transmission is now the second leading cause of HIV in the United States. African Americans made up a full…

  3. 76 FR 73760 - In the Matter of the Designation of Ibrahim Suleiman Hamad al-Hablain, Also Known as Abu Jabal...

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    2011-11-29

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7698] In the Matter of the Designation of Ibrahim Suleiman... poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the...

  4. 78 FR 13931 - Designation of Malang Wazir, Also Known as Wali Mohammed, Also Known as Malang Jan, as a...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-03-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8210] Designation of Malang Wazir, Also Known as Wali Mohammed..., acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive Order...

  5. 78 FR 48539 - Designation of Bahawal Khan, Also Known as Salahuddin Ayubi, Also Known as Bahwal Khan, as a...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-08

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8415] Designation of Bahawal Khan, Also Known as Salahuddin... committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the determination in section 10 of Executive...

  6. 77 FR 14855 - In the Matter of the Designation of Jemmah Anshorut Tauhid (JAT) Also Known as Jemmah Ansharut...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-13

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7825] In the Matter of the Designation of Jemmah Anshorut... poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the...

  7. The use of the United States FDA programs as a strategy to advance the development of drug products for neglected tropical diseases.

    PubMed

    Sachs-Barrable, Kristina; Conway, Jocelyn; Gershkovich, Pavel; Ibrahim, Fady; Wasan, Kishor M

    2014-11-01

    Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are infections which are endemic in poor populations in lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Approximately one billion people have now or are at risk of getting an NTD and yet less than 5% of research dollars are focused on providing treatments and prevention of these highly debilitating and deadly conditions. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Drug Designation program (ODDP) provides orphan status to drugs and biologics, defined as those intended for the safe and effective treatment, diagnosis or prevention of rare diseases and/or disorders that affect fewer than 200 000 people in the United States, or that affect more than 200 000 persons but are not expected to recover the costs of developing and marketing a treatment drug. These regulations have led to the translation of rare disease knowledge into innovative rare disease therapies. The FDA Guidance for Industry on developing drugs for the treatment and prevention of NTDs describes the following regulatory strategies: Orphan Product Designation, Fast Track Designation, Priority Review Designation, Accelerated Approval and Tropical Disease Priority Review Voucher. This paper will discuss how these regulations and especially the ODDP can improve the clinical development and accessibility of drug products for NTDs.

  8. State of the practice of warranty specifications in the United States.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-01-01

    Warranty contracts (in which the contractor guarantees the product and assumes responsibility for repair and maintenance for a designated period) are either being used or being critically examined for use by many states. In years past, the greatest u...

  9. 34 CFR 361.45 - Development of the individualized plan for employment.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM State Plan and Other Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation Services... determined to be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services or, if the designated State unit is...

  10. 49 CFR 107.402 - Application for designation as an approval or certification agency.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... business is in a country other than the United States, a copy of the designation from the Competent Authority of that country delegating to the applicant an approval or designated agency authority for the... include: (i) The ability to review and evaluate design drawings, design and stress calculations; (ii) A...

  11. 37 CFR 1.152 - Design drawings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... 37 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights 1 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Design drawings. 1.152 Section 1.152 Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES National Processing Provisions Design Patents § 1.152 Design drawings. The design must be...

  12. Instrumentation for mechanistic design implementation.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-02-01

    The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Pavement Services Unit is in the process of implementing a new pavement design : procedure being developed under the sponsorship of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials....

  13. 50 CFR 216.50 - Importation at designated ports.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ..., designated ports of entry for the United States are: New York, N.Y. Miami, Fla. Chicago, Ill. San Francisco, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. New Orleans, La. Seattle, Wash. Honolulu, Hi. (c) Additionally, marine...

  14. 32 CFR 552.31 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., industrial facilities, cemeteries, etc., generally will be designated as an installation where located... than for the production of materiel, munitions, or supplies. (f) Industrial installation. Any unit of... leased to the United States, substantially equipped with production utilities and maintenance machinery...

  15. The Air up There

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Thomas, Jeffrey

    2010-01-01

    To engage students in a real-world issue (Bransford, Brown, and Cocking 2000) that affects their communities, the author designed an entire unit to investigate air pollution in their home state, Connecticut. The unit's goal is to understand how the use of resources, such as fossil fuels, might affect their quality of life. Through this unit,…

  16. The SI Metric System and Practical Applications.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Carney, Richard W.

    Intended for use in the technical program of a technical institute or community college, this student manual is designed to provide background in the metric system contributing to employability. Nine units are presented with objectives stated for each unit followed by questions or exercises. (Printed answers are supplied when necessary.) Unit 1…

  17. Who Gets Designated a Terrorist and Why?

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Beck, Colin J.; Miner, Emily

    2013-01-01

    This study examines formal terrorism designations by governments through the lens of organization studies research on categorization processes. It is argued that designations hinge on markers from the organizational profile of a militant group. Using cross-sectional data on militant organizations and designations by the United States, the United…

  18. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels among U.S. Youth Aged 12-15 Years: United States, 1999-2004 and 2012

    MedlinePlus

    ... use a complex, stratified, multistage probability cluster sampling design. NHANES data collection is based on a nationally ... conjunction with the 2012 NHANES and the survey design was based on the design for NHANES, with ...

  19. Spatial Designation of Critical Habitats for Endangered and Threatened Species in the United States

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

    Tuttle, Mark A; Singh, Nagendra; Sabesan, Aarthy

    Establishing biological reserves or "hot spots" for endangered and threatened species is critical to support real-world species regulatory and management problems. Geographic data on the distribution of endangered and threatened species can be used to improve ongoing efforts for species conservation in the United States. At present no spatial database exists which maps out the location endangered species for the US. However, spatial descriptions do exists for the habitat associated with all endangered species, but in a form not readily suitable to use in a geographic information system (GIS). In our study, the principal challenge was extracting spatial data describingmore » these critical habitats for 472 species from over 1000 pages of the federal register. In addition, an appropriate database schema was designed to accommodate the different tiers of information associated with the species along with the confidence of designation; the interpreted location data was geo-referenced to the county enumeration unit producing a spatial database of endangered species for the whole of US. The significance of these critical habitat designations, database scheme and methodologies will be discussed.« less

  20. Codes for the identification of aquifer names and geologic units in the United States and the Caribbean outlying areas

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    ,

    1988-01-01

    This standard provides codes to be used for the identification of aquifer names and geologic units in the United States, the Caribbean and other outlying areas. Outlying areas include Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Midway Islands, Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands, and miscellaneous Pacific Islands. Each code identifies an aquifer or rock-stratigraphic unit and its age designation. The codes provide a standardized base for use by organizations in the storage, retrieval, and exchange of ground-water data; the indexing and inventory of ground-water data and information; the cataloging of ground-water data acquisition activities; and a variety of other applications.

  1. Codes for the identification of aquifer names and geologic units in the United States and the Caribbean outlying areas

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    ,

    1985-01-01

    This standard provides codes to be used for the identification of aquifer names and geologic units in the United States, the Caribbean and other outlying areas. Outlying areas include Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Midway Islands, Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands, and miscellaneous Pacific Islands. Each code identifies an aquifer or rock-stratigraphic unit and its age designation. The codes provide a standardized base for use by organizations in the storage, retrieval, and exchange of ground-water data; the indexing and inventory of ground-water data and information; the cataloging of ground-water data acquisition activities; and a variety of other applications.

  2. Determination of rainfall losses in Virginia, phase II : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1982-01-01

    A procedure is presented by which regional unit hydrograph and loss rate parameters are estimated for the generation of design storm hydrographs for watershed in Virginia. The state is divided into seven hydrological regions, and unit hydrograph and ...

  3. 40 CFR 62.14515 - Can my CISWI unit be covered by both a State plan and this subpart?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999 Applicability § 62.14515 Can my...

  4. 40 CFR 62.14515 - Can my CISWI unit be covered by both a State plan and this subpart?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999 Applicability § 62.14515 Can my...

  5. 40 CFR 62.14515 - Can my CISWI unit be covered by both a State plan and this subpart?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before November 30, 1999 Applicability § 62.14515 Can my...

  6. Residents Living in Residential Care Facilities: United States, 2010

    MedlinePlus

    ... NSRCF used a stratified two-stage probability sample design. The first stage was the selection of RCFs ... was 99%. A detailed description of NSRCF sampling design, data collection, and procedures is provided both in ...

  7. United States History: From Community to Society. Unit Four: Revolutionary America. Grade Six. Project Social Studies.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Project Social Studies Curriculum Center.

    Revolution is the theme of this resource unit, which is the fourth in a social studies series designed for sixth grade students. In the first part of the unit, case studies are used to examine 18th century Boston, Williamsburg, and Philadelphia, contrasting them to 17th century Jamestown and Plymouth settlements. Emphasis is upon examining causes…

  8. Proceedings of the Brain Mapping Machine Design Workshop Held in College Station, TX on 10-16 August, 1985. Volume 3. Background Papers Submitted by Participants.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1985-08-01

    interactively. First, with the "tissue highlight" function, the user must define the range of intensity values (in Hounsfield units ) corresponding to the...Cosponsored by the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, Texas A&M University, University of...Research & Development Command DAMDI7-85-G-5042 Sc. ADDRESS (City, State, and ZIP Code) 10. SOURCE OF FUNDING NUMBERS e PROGRAM PROJECT TASK IWORK UNIT

  9. A summary of design, policies and operational characteristics for shared bicycle/bus lanes.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-07-01

    This report contains the results of an investigation of the design and operation of shared bicycle/bus lanes in municipalities in the United States and other countries. These lanes are designated for use by public transit buses, bicycles, and usually...

  10. Design Data on Suspension Systems of Selected Rail Passenger Cars

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-07-01

    This report presents the results of an effort to compile data for the U.S. fleet of railroad passenger cars, and to describe the different passenger car truck designs and design features used in the United States. The report provides a detailed discu...

  11. 39 CFR 776.6 - Design requirements for construction.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 39 Postal Service 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Design requirements for construction. 776.6 Section 776.6 Postal Service UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND PROCEDURES Floodplain Management § 776.6 Design requirements for construction. If structures impact, are...

  12. The AMSC mobile satellite system: Design summary and comparative analysis

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Noreen, Gary K.

    1989-01-01

    Mobile satellite communications will be provided in the United States by the American Mobile Satellite Consortium (AMSC). Telesat Mobile, Inc. (TMI) and AMSC are jointly developing MSAT, the first regional Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) system. MSAT will provide diverse mobile communications services - including voice, data and position location - to mobiles on land, water, and in the air throughout North America. Described here are the institutional relationships between AMSC, TMI and other organizations participating in MSAT, including the Canadian Department of Communications and NASA. The regulatory status of MSAT in the United States and international allocations to MSS are reviewed. The baseline design is described.

  13. Status of downstream fish passage at hydroelectric projects in the northeast, USA

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Odeh, Mufeed; Orvis, Curtis

    1997-01-01

    In the northeastern United States several guidance, protection, and conveyance methods have been employed to assist downstream migrating fish. Overlay racks, standard bar racks with close spacing, louvers, curtain walls, guide walls, netting, and other means have been used to guide and protect fish from entrainment. The design process of these facilities comprises consideration of various factors, including flow approach, attraction flow, guidance and protection devices, bypass location, conveyance mechanism, and plunge pool conditions. This paper presents the status of the design criteria for downstream fish passage facilities at hydroelectric sites in the northeast part of the United States. Examples of existing facilities are given.

  14. Women Helping Women: A State-by-State Directory of Services.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Women's Action Alliance, Inc., New York, NY.

    This directory is designed to help women find information on organizations in cities and towns across the United States which exist to provide help for women with problems ranging from unemployment and lack of recognized job skills to physical abuse and unwanted pregnancy. It is arranged alphabetically by state. Within each state, the entries are…

  15. Critical Infrastructure Protection: EMP Impacts on the U.S. Electric Grid

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Boston, Edwin J., Jr.

    The purpose of this research is to identify the United States electric grid infrastructure systems vulnerabilities to electromagnetic pulse attacks and the cyber-based impacts of those vulnerabilities to the electric grid. Additionally, the research identifies multiple defensive strategies designed to harden the electric grid against electromagnetic pulse attack that include prevention, mitigation and recovery postures. Research results confirm the importance of the electric grid to the United States critical infrastructures system and that an electromagnetic pulse attack against the electric grid could result in electric grid degradation, critical infrastructure(s) damage and the potential for societal collapse. The conclusions of this research indicate that while an electromagnetic pulse attack against the United States electric grid could have catastrophic impacts on American society, there are currently many defensive strategies under consideration designed to prevent, mitigate and or recover from an electromagnetic pulse attack. However, additional research is essential to further identify future target hardening opportunities, efficient implementation strategies and funding resources.

  16. The Design and Analysis of Pediatric Vaccine Formularies: Theory and Practice

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2006-06-22

    Schedule—United States. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; 54(52):Q1-Q4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2005. Recommended...Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—United States. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; 53:Q1-Q3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Mortality Weekly Report; 52(RR-1);34-36. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2002. General Recommendations on Immunization. Morbidity and

  17. A resolution recognizing the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a global event of cultural significance to the United States and expressing support for designation of July 2012 as World Choir Games Month in the United States.

    THOMAS, 112th Congress

    Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH

    2011-11-16

    Senate - 02/17/2012 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Agreed to in SenateHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  18. Immigrant Stories: Generation 1.5 Mexican American Students and English Language Learning in an Illinois Community College

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hansen, Thomas L.

    2010-01-01

    The number of recent immigrants to the United States has increased dramatically in the last few years, and more of these immigrants are members of a group often designated as "Generation 1.5" students. These immigrant students were born in another country, came to the United States at the age of 13 or older, and graduated from high school in this…

  19. Patterns of Global Terrorism 2003

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2004-04-01

    detainees in the Indonesian trial of JI spiritual leader Abu Bakar Bashir in August. Thailand’s domestic and international counterterrorism efforts, which...spiritual leader of JI, Abu Bakar Bashir, on treason and immigration charges. The panel of judges stated in its decision that the prosecutors had...trial 29 of JI spiritual leader Abu Bakar Bashir in August. Singapore designated both the United States and the United Kingdom in May as “prescribed

  20. Mexican Influence on Contemporary Art and Architecture of the United States: A Model Lesson for Cross Cultural Understanding at the Secondary Level.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Finer, Neal

    In this model lesson, secondary students test the hypothesis that Mexican achievements have widely influenced art and architecture in the United States as a result of the cultural flow and exchange between the two nations. The lesson is designed to be presented in two to three class periods. To determine the validity of the hypothesis, students…

  1. Expert Systems for United States Navy Shore Facilities Utility Operations.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1988-03-01

    of expertise when assessing the applicability of an expert system. Each of the tasks as similarly ranked to reflect subjective judgement on the...United States Navy Shore Facilities Utility Operations ABSTRACT A technology assessment of expert systems as they might be used in Navy utility...of these applications include design, fault diagnoses, training, data base management, and real-time monitoring. An assessment is given of each

  2. Low Probability of Intercept Waveforms via Intersymbol Dither Performance Under Multiple Conditions

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-03-01

    United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the United States Government . AFIT/GE/ENG/09-23 Low Probability of Intercept Waveforms via...21 D random variable governing the distribution of dither values 21 p (ct) D (t) probability density function of the...potential performance loss of a non-cooperative receiver compared to a cooperative receiver designed to account for ISI and multipath. 1.3 Thesis

  3. Low Probability of Intercept Waveforms via Intersymbol Dither Performance Under Multipath Conditions

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2009-03-01

    United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or the United States Government . AFIT/GE/ENG/09-23 Low Probability of Intercept Waveforms via...21 D random variable governing the distribution of dither values 21 p (ct) D (t) probability density function of the...potential performance loss of a non-cooperative receiver compared to a cooperative receiver designed to account for ISI and multipath. 1.3 Thesis

  4. ERIC First Analysis: 1978-79 National High School Debate Resolutions (What Should Be the Energy Policy of the United States?)

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Henderson, Bill

    Intended for use by high school debaters and their teachers, this book provides guidelines for research on the debate topic for the 1978-1979 school year: "What should be the energy policy of the United States?" The first section is designed to broaden the student's comprehension of the debating process by focusing on the meaning of the…

  5. The Influence of the September 11, 2001 Attacks and Related Events Years Later on the Expectations and Experiences of Saudi Undergraduate Students Studying in the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ghaleb, Sarah Mohammad

    2013-01-01

    This study was designed to determine whether or not undergraduate Saudi Arabian students currently studying in the United States still expect and experience negativity more than a decade after the events related to September 11, 2001. The study target population is all undergraduate Saudi students currently studying through the Saudi Arabian…

  6. Civil Restitution as an Objective of Department of Homeland Security Mission 3

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2014-06-01

    applicability and effectiveness, and allow for iterations accordingly. The 1975 Georgia’s Restitution Center Program, and the 1977 Georgia’s Non-Residential...the United States without lawful admission, Vermont Service Center , Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States...Types of Research Designs.” September 23, 2013. http://libguides.usc.edu/ content.php?pid=83009&sid=818072. Vermont Service Center . Application

  7. Simulated response of conterminous United States ecosystems to climate change at different levels of fire suppression, CO2 emission rate, and growth response to CO2

    Treesearch

    James M. Lenihan; Dominique Bachelet; Ronald P. Neilson; Raymond Drapek

    2008-01-01

    A modeling experiment was designed to investigate the impact of fire management, CO2 emission rate, and the growth response to CO2 on the response of ecosystems in the conterminous United States to climate scenarios produced by three different general circulation models (GCMs) as simulated by the MCl Dynamic General...

  8. A resolution designating October 29, 2013, as "National Technological Innovation Day" to recognize that technological innovation is critical to the United States economy and commemorating the contributions of innovation to prosperity in the United States and abroad.

    THOMAS, 113th Congress

    Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE

    2013-10-28

    Senate - 10/28/2013 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Agreed to in SenateHere are the steps for Status of Legislation:

  9. Conceptual design proposal: HUGO global range/mobility transport aircraft

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Johnston, Tom; Perretta, Dave; Mcbane, Doug; Morin, Greg; Thomas, Greg; Woodward, Joe; Gulakowski, Steve

    1993-01-01

    With the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the emergence of the United Nations actively pursuing a peace keeping role in world affairs, the United States has been forced into a position as the world's leading peace enforcer. It is still a very dangerous world with seemingly never ending ideological, territorial, and economic disputes requiring the U.S. to maintain a credible deterrent posture in this uncertain environment. This has created an urgent need to rapidly transport large numbers of troops and equipment from the continental United States (CONUS) to any potential world trouble spot by means of a global range/mobility transport aircraft. The most recent examples being Operation Desert Shield/Storm and Operation Restore Hope. To meet this challenge head-on, a request for proposal (RFP) was developed and incorporated into the 1992/1993 AIAA/McDonnell Douglas Corporation Graduate Team Aircraft Design Competition. The RFP calls for the conceptual design and justification of a large aircraft capable of power projecting a significant military force without surface transportation reliance.

  10. 77 FR 58205 - In the Matter of the Designation of the Haqqani Network Also Known as HQN as a Specially...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 8033] In the Matter of the Designation of the Haqqani Network..., committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. Consistent with the...

  11. Addressing Child Poverty: How Does the United States Compare With Other Nations?

    PubMed

    Smeeding, Timothy; Thévenot, Céline

    2016-04-01

    Poverty during childhood raises a number of policy challenges. The earliest years are critical in terms of future cognitive and emotional development and early health outcomes, and have long-lasting consequences on future health. In this article child poverty in the United States is compared with a set of other developed countries. To the surprise of few, results show that child poverty is high in the United States. But why is poverty so much higher in the United States than in other rich nations? Among child poverty drivers, household composition and parent's labor market participation matter a great deal. But these are not insurmountable problems. Many of these disadvantages can be overcome by appropriate public policies. For example, single mothers have a very high probability of poverty in the United States, but this is not the case in other countries where the provision of work support increases mothers' labor earnings and together with strong public cash support effectively reduces child poverty. In this article we focus on the role and design of public expenditure to understand the functioning of the different national systems and highlight ways for improvements to reduce child poverty in the United States. We compare relative child poverty in the United States with poverty in a set of selected countries. The takeaway is that the United States underinvests in its children and their families and in so doing this leads to high child poverty and poor health and educational outcomes. If a nation like the United States wants to decrease poverty and improve health and life chances for poor children, it must support parental employment and incomes, and invest in children's futures as do other similar nations with less child poverty. Copyright © 2016 Academic Pediatric Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  12. Thomas Edison State College and Colorado State University: Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Enhance CE Unit Success

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    van Zyl, Henry; Powell, Albert, Jr.

    2012-01-01

    Thomas Edison State College (TESC) and Colorado State University (CSU) offer significant contrasts in institutional culture, student demographics, faculty and institutional priorities and approaches to distance education course development and delivery. This article offers case studies showing that widely disparate program design and delivery…

  13. 40 CFR 96.212 - Changing CAIR designated representative and alternate CAIR designated representative; changes in...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM AND CAIR NOX AND SO2 TRADING PROGRAMS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS CAIR Designated Representative for CAIR SO2 Sources § 96.212 Changing CAIR designated representative and alternate... CAIR SO2 source and the CAIR SO2 units at the source. (b) Changing alternate CAIR designated...

  14. "Hamlet": Something Is Tragic in the State of Denmark.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fisher, Jessica

    This unit seeks to teach Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in a way that the students will have a full understanding of the play. The unit's introduction is designed to get the students acquainted with Shakespeare's language, to motivate them to read the play, and to make them feel confident about approaching the play. Lessons in the unit are fun,…

  15. Making Changes: A Futures-Oriented Course in Inventive Problem Solving. Lesson Book.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Thomas, John W.

    This textbook/workbook for secondary school students is designed to stimulate inventive problem solving of future world problems. It is organized into four units and contains 23 lessons. Unit I defines the nature of the course and provides methods for stating and defining problems, brainstorming, working in groups, and judging ideas. Unit II…

  16. 40 CFR 96.287 - Change in regulatory status.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... (CONTINUED) NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM AND CAIR NOX AND SO2 TRADING PROGRAMS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS CAIR SO2 Opt-in Units § 96.287 Change in regulatory status. (a) Notification. If a CAIR SO2 opt-in unit becomes a CAIR SO2 unit under § 96.204, then the CAIR designated representative shall notify in writing...

  17. 78 FR 19799 - National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program Design Competition

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-02

    ... competition, which Challenge.gov is hosting, to select a common obverse design emblematic of the game of... Program Design Competition ACTION: Notification of the Opening of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program Design Competition on April 11, 2013. SUMMARY: The United States Mint announces the...

  18. Appraising design

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2016-05-26

    Appraising Design A Monograph by MAJ Donald J. Nunemaker United States Army School of...NUMBER Appraising Design Sb. GRANT NUMBER Sc. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER 6. AUTHOR(S) Sd. PROJECT NUMBER MAJ Donald J. Nunemaker Se. TASK NUMBER Sf...Distribution is unlimited. 13. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES 14. ABSTRACT In the context of military operations, ideas about design developed over the past fifteen

  19. Exploring Design Elements for Online STEM Courses: Active Learning, Engagement & Assessment Design

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chen, Baiyun; Bastedo, Kathleen; Howard, Wendy

    2018-01-01

    The purpose of this study was to examine effective design elements for online courses in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at a large four-year public university in southeastern United States. Our research questions addressed the influence of online design elements on students' perception of learning and learning…

  20. America's First Universal Design "Smart" Home

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Schwab, Charles M.

    2009-01-01

    By providing a $20,000 tax credit for Universal Design (UD) housing, when new housing construction begins anew, the United States has a real opportunity to save hundreds of billions of dollars in long-term healthcare while encouraging long-term economic growth. Universal Design (also known as Inclusive Design or "Aging in Place" when referring to…

  1. 78 FR 42531 - Prospective Grant of Exclusive License: Ophthalmic Diagnostic Devices

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-07-16

    ... (HHS Ref. No. E-279-2006/0) to OptoBiometrics Designs, Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the State of California having its headquarters in Pleasant Hill, California. The United States of...

  2. Solid state recording current meter conversion

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Cheng, Ralph T.; Wang, Lichen

    1985-01-01

    The authors describe the conversion of an Endeco-174 current meter to a solid-state recording current meter. A removable solid-state module was designed to fit in the space originally occupied by an 8-track tape cartridge. The module contains a CPU and 128 kilobytes of nonvolatile CMOS memory. The solid-state module communicates with any terminal or computer using an RS-232C interface at 4800 baud rate. A primary consideration for conversion was to keep modifications of the current meter to a minimum. The communication protocol was designed to emulate the Endeco tape translation unit, thus the need for a translation unit was eliminated and the original data reduction programs can be used without any modification. After conversion, the data recording section of the current meter contains no moving parts; the storage capacity of the module is equivalent to that of the original tape cartridge.

  3. Feasibility of tubular fender units for pier protection against vessel collision.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-08-01

    The potential for vessel collisions with bridges is rapidly increasing, as a larger number of heavier vessels are making more frequent trips under bridges. In the United States, rigorous design of bridges for vessel collision was first incorporated i...

  4. 22 CFR 121.1 - General. The United States Munitions List.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... specifically designed or modified for the articles in this category: * (1) Guidance and control components for... controls of the ITAR. (f) Developmental aircraft, engines, and components thereof specifically designed... (including propellers) designed exclusively for civil, non-military aircraft (see § 121.3 of this subchapter...

  5. 22 CFR 121.1 - General. The United States Munitions List.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... specifically designed or modified for the articles in this category: * (1) Guidance and control components for... controls of the ITAR. (f) Developmental aircraft, engines, and components thereof specifically designed... (including propellers) designed exclusively for civil, non-military aircraft (see § 121.3 of this subchapter...

  6. 75 FR 21523 - Airworthiness Standards; Rotor Overspeed Requirements

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-26

    ... would establish uniform rotor overspeed design and test requirements for aircraft engines and... establishing one harmonized standard requiring: (1) Rotors be designed with a burst/failure speed that exceeds... also establish uniform standards for the design and testing of engine rotor parts in the United States...

  7. Systems Study of Precast Concrete Tunnel Liners

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1975-03-01

    The study addresses precast concrete lining systems. Existing precast concrete systems designed or constructed in Europe, Japan, and the United States are evaluated. With these as a point of departure, designs for lining systems applicable to the spe...

  8. Geologic occurrences of erionite in the United States: an emerging national public health concern for respiratory disease.

    PubMed

    Van Gosen, Bradley S; Blitz, Thomas A; Plumlee, Geoffrey S; Meeker, Gregory P; Pierson, M Patrick

    2013-08-01

    Erionite, a mineral series within the zeolite group, is classified as a Group 1 known respiratory carcinogen. This designation resulted from extremely high incidences of mesothelioma discovered in three small villages from the Cappadocia region of Turkey, where the disease was linked to environmental exposures to fibrous forms of erionite. Natural deposits of erionite, including fibrous forms, have been identified in the past in the western United States. Until recently, these occurrences have generally been overlooked as a potential hazard. In the last several years, concerns have emerged regarding the potential for environmental and occupational exposures to erionite in the United States, such as erionite-bearing gravels in western North Dakota mined and used to surface unpaved roads. As a result, there has been much interest in identifying locations and geologic environments across the United States where erionite occurs naturally. A 1996 U.S. Geological Survey report describing erionite occurrences in the United States has been widely cited as a compilation of all US erionite deposits; however, this compilation only focused on one of several geologic environments in which erionite can form. Also, new occurrences of erionite have been identified in recent years. Using a detailed literature survey, this paper updates and expands the erionite occurrences database, provided in a supplemental file (US_erionite.xls). Epidemiology, public health, and natural hazard studies can incorporate this information on known erionite occurrences and their characteristics. By recognizing that only specific geologic settings and formations are hosts to erionite, this knowledge can be used in developing management plans designed to protect the public.

  9. Geologic occurrences of erionite in the United States: an emerging national public health concern for respiratory disease

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Van Gosen, Bradley S.; Blitz, Thomas A.; Plumlee, Geoffrey S.; Meeker, Gregory P.; Pierson, M. Patrick

    2013-01-01

    Erionite, a mineral series within the zeolite group, is classified as a Group 1 known respiratory carcinogen. This designation resulted from extremely high incidences of mesothelioma discovered in three small villages from the Cappadocia region of Turkey, where the disease was linked to environmental exposures to fibrous forms of erionite. Natural deposits of erionite, including fibrous forms, have been identified in the past in the western United States. Until recently, these occurrences have generally been overlooked as a potential hazard. In the last several years, concerns have emerged regarding the potential for environmental and occupational exposures to erionite in the United States, such as erionite-bearing gravels in western North Dakota mined and used to surface unpaved roads. As a result, there has been much interest in identifying locations and geologic environments across the United States where erionite occurs naturally. A 1996 U.S. Geological Survey report describing erionite occurrences in the United States has been widely cited as a compilation of all US erionite deposits; however, this compilation only focused on one of several geologic environments in which erionite can form. Also, new occurrences of erionite have been identified in recent years. Using a detailed literature survey, this paper updates and expands the erionite occurrences database, provided in a supplemental file (US_erionite.xls). Epidemiology, public health, and natural hazard studies can incorporate this information on known erionite occurrences and their characteristics. By recognizing that only specific geologic settings and formations are hosts to erionite, this knowledge can be used in developing management plans designed to protect the public.

  10. Planning, Development, and Change in Bristol Bay: A High School Curriculum. Teacher Guide and Student Text. Unit V: Oil and Gas Development. Unit VI: Minerals and Mining. Unit VII: State Land Disposal. Revised

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lipka, Jerry; Willer, Cristy

    Written with the broad goal of involving high school students in Bristol Bay, Alaska, in the planning and design of their region's future, this combined teacher guide and student text contains the final three units of a seven-unit curriculum. Unit V looks at oil development in the Bering Sea, covering topics such as Alaska's dependence on oil,…

  11. STUDY OF HOME DEMONSTRATION UNITS IN A SAMPLE OF 27 COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE, NUMBER 3.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    ALEXANDER, FRANK D.; HARSHAW, JEAN

    AN EXPLORATORY STUDY EXAMINED CHARACTERISTICS OF 1,128 HOME DEMONSTRATION UNITS TO SUGGEST HYPOTHESES AND SCOPE FOR A MORE INTENSIVE STUDY OF A SMALL SAMPLE OF UNITS, AND TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN SAMPLING. DATA WERE OBTAINED FROM A SPECIALLY DESIGNED MEMBERSHIP CARD USED IN 1962. UNIT SIZE AVERAGED 23.6 MEMBERS BUT THE RANGE WAS FAIRLY GREAT. A NEED…

  12. The Role of the United States in a Changing World. A Curriculum Unit on Foreign Policy Choices.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Center for Foreign Policy Development.

    This 3- to 5-day currriculum unit for secondary students centers around four possible directions for U.S. foreign policy during the 1990s. Designed as a culminating exercise at the end of the year or as an introductory activity to open the semester, this unit, and the possible futures it presents, should be thought of as a vehicle for guiding…

  13. The American Dream and the Gospel of Wealth in Nineteenth-Century American Society: A Unit of Study for Grades 9-12.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gifford, Nina; Ingersoll, Tom

    The material in this unit is designed to introduce students to the origin and role of ideas in history, especially their role in the lives of ordinary people, in the rapidly industrializing United States of the 19th century. These lessons concern Americans in the great age of industrialization, from 1850 to 1900. Unit objectives include: (1)…

  14. 50 CFR 21.26 - Special Canada goose permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... migratory birds or species designated as endangered or threatened under the authority of the Endangered Species Act. (iii) We will only issue permits to State wildlife agencies in the conterminous United States... 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (b) Who may receive a permit? Only State wildlife agencies...

  15. 50 CFR 21.26 - Special Canada goose permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... migratory birds or species designated as endangered or threatened under the authority of the Endangered Species Act. (iii) We will only issue permits to State wildlife agencies in the conterminous United States... 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (b) Who may receive a permit? Only State wildlife agencies...

  16. 50 CFR 21.26 - Special Canada goose permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... migratory birds or species designated as endangered or threatened under the authority of the Endangered Species Act. (iii) We will only issue permits to State wildlife agencies in the conterminous United States... 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (b) Who may receive a permit? Only State wildlife agencies...

  17. 50 CFR 21.26 - Special Canada goose permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... migratory birds or species designated as endangered or threatened under the authority of the Endangered Species Act. (iii) We will only issue permits to State wildlife agencies in the conterminous United States... 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (b) Who may receive a permit? Only State wildlife agencies...

  18. 50 CFR 21.26 - Special Canada goose permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... migratory birds or species designated as endangered or threatened under the authority of the Endangered Species Act. (iii) We will only issue permits to State wildlife agencies in the conterminous United States... 3 of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (b) Who may receive a permit? Only State wildlife agencies...

  19. State Workforce Policy Initiative.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, PA.

    Surging demand for workers, growing income inequality, and passage of welfare reforms have made work force development one of the United States' key national concerns. Public/Private Ventures has been working with various states to design work force development strategies that seek to address the concerns of many work force development specialists…

  20. 76 FR 317 - Opportunity for Designation in the State of Georgia and State of Montana Areas; Request for...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-01-04

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Opportunity for... Servicing These Areas AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, USDA. ACTION: Notice....gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 7(f)(1) of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) (7 U...

  1. An Introduction to Medical Malpractice in the United States

    PubMed Central

    2008-01-01

    Medical malpractice law in the United States is derived from English common law, and was developed by rulings in various state courts. Medical malpractice lawsuits are a relatively common occurrence in the United States. The legal system is designed to encourage extensive discovery and negotiations between adversarial parties with the goal of resolving the dispute without going to jury trial. The injured patient must show that the physician acted negligently in rendering care, and that such negligence resulted in injury. To do so, four legal elements must be proven: (1) a professional duty owed to the patient; (2) breach of such duty; (3) injury caused by the breach; and (4) resulting damages. Money damages, if awarded, typically take into account both actual economic loss and noneconomic loss, such as pain and suffering. PMID:19034593

  2. An introduction to medical malpractice in the United States.

    PubMed

    Bal, B Sonny

    2009-02-01

    Medical malpractice law in the United States is derived from English common law, and was developed by rulings in various state courts. Medical malpractice lawsuits are a relatively common occurrence in the United States. The legal system is designed to encourage extensive discovery and negotiations between adversarial parties with the goal of resolving the dispute without going to jury trial. The injured patient must show that the physician acted negligently in rendering care, and that such negligence resulted in injury. To do so, four legal elements must be proven: (1) a professional duty owed to the patient; (2) breach of such duty; (3) injury caused by the breach; and (4) resulting damages. Money damages, if awarded, typically take into account both actual economic loss and noneconomic loss, such as pain and suffering.

  3. United States National seismograph network

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Masse, R.P.; Filson, J.R.; Murphy, A.

    1989-01-01

    The USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) has planned and is developing a broadband digital seismograph network for the United States. The network will consist of approximately 150 seismograph stations distributed across the contiguous 48 states and across Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Data transmission will be via two-way satellite telemetry from the network sites to a central recording facility at the NEIC in Golden, Colorado. The design goal for the network is the on-scale recording by at least five well-distributed stations of any seismic event of magnitude 2.5 or greater in all areas of the United States except possibly part of Alaska. All event data from the network will be distributed to the scientific community on compact disc with read-only memory (CD-ROM). ?? 1989.

  4. What Should Be the Policy of the United States Government toward the People's Republic of China. National Debate Topic for High Schools, 1995-96. 104th Congress, 1st Session.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service.

    Sampling the wide spectrum of opinions reflected in the current literature on the topic, this book presents a compilation of materials and bibliographic references designed to assist high school debaters in researching the topic of whether the United States government should substantially change its policy (foreign and economic) toward the…

  5. American moralism and the origin of bioethics in the United States.

    PubMed

    Jonsen, A R

    1991-02-01

    The theology of John Calvin has deeply affected the American mentality through two streams of thought, Puritanism and Jansenism. These traditions formulate moral problems in terms of absolute, clear principles and avoid casuistic analysis of moral problems. This approach is designated American moralism. This article suggests that the bioethics movement in the United States was stimulated by the moralistic mentality but that the work of the bioethics has departed from this viewpoint.

  6. DETERMINATION OF 2,3,7,8 CHLORINE-SUBSTITUTED DIBENZO-P-DIOXINS AND FURANS AT THE PART PER TRILLION LEVEL IN UNITED STATES BEEF FAT USING HIGH-RESOLUTION GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/HIGH-RESOLUTION MASS SPECTROMETRY

    EPA Science Inventory

    As part of the U.S. EPA Dioxin Reassessment Program, the 2,3,7,8-chlorine-substituted dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans were measured at part per trillion (ppt) levels in beef fat collected from slaughter facilities in the United States. This is the first statistically designed natio...

  7. Innovative Alternatives to Lifting Overturned Military Vehicles

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2014-04-25

    NUMBER 5e. TASK NUMBER 5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS( ES ) United States Air Force Academy,Washington,DC,20301 8...PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER 9. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS( ES ) 10. SPONSOR/MONITOR’S ACRONYM(S) 11. SPONSOR...Initial testing of the prototype involved using a SATEC load frame to apply a load. As previously stated, during the first test the design failed

  8. Coping with Change: United States Policy Toward South Africa,

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1982-01-01

    Division, Directorate of Plans, Headquarters US Air Force. Colonel Fisher designed and introduced the Sub-"aharan African history program at the US...He also holds M.A. and C. Phil. degrees in Sub- Saharan African history from the University of California at Los Angel63. Colonel Fisher is a...not only fundamentally reorder South Africa but will also affect the entire African continent. Both the history and demography of the United States

  9. Managing consumptive and nonconsumptive use in the United States largest wilderness

    Treesearch

    Vicki Snitzler; Barbara Cellarius

    2007-01-01

    With more than 13 million acres (5,260,913 ha) of land and in excess of 9 million acres (3,642,171 ha) of designated Wilderness, Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in the United States and includes the country’s largest single-name wilderness area. Park managers face a variety of challenges in managing consumptive and...

  10. Meeting in the Circle: Examining Identity, Attitudes, and Pedagogy in the Context of an Early Childhood Teacher Education Program in the United States

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    DeVore, Simone; Fox, Robin; Heimer, Lucy; Winchell, Brooke

    2015-01-01

    As a team of teacher educators at a university in the United States, we engage in participatory action research to reflect on how reflective tools which we design engage teacher candidates (TCs) in their reflecting on teaching. In this paper, we describe how we invite TCs to write in-class reflections, respond to self-assessment probes, and…

  11. Smart roadside initiative gap analysis : state of the practice.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-03-01

    The Smart Roadside Initiative (SRI) is a United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) initiative that is designed to breakdown information silos between Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at the roadside in order to improve motor carri...

  12. Pier scour in clear-water conditions with non-uniform bed materials

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-05-01

    Pier scour design in the United States is currently accomplished through application of the Colorado State University : (CSU) equation. Since the Federal Highway Administration recommended the CSU equation in 2001, substantial : advances have been ma...

  13. 16. LIGHTING PLAN OF GENERATOR ROOM, SHOWING CONFIGURATION OF TURBINEGENERATOR ...

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

    16. LIGHTING PLAN OF GENERATOR ROOM, SHOWING CONFIGURATION OF TURBINE-GENERATOR UNITS. UNITS A THROUGH D ARE CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS NOS. 1 THROUGH 4 (1907) - Nine Mile Hydroelectric Development, Powerhouse, State Highway 291 along Spokane River, Nine Mile Falls, Spokane County, WA

  14. 24 CFR 880.207 - Property standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... State and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. (g) Smoke detectors—(1) Performance requirement... smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each level of the unit. If the unit is occupied by hearing-impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system, designed for hearing-impaired persons...

  15. 24 CFR 880.207 - Property standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... State and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. (g) Smoke detectors—(1) Performance requirement... smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each level of the unit. If the unit is occupied by hearing-impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system, designed for hearing-impaired persons...

  16. 24 CFR 880.207 - Property standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... State and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. (g) Smoke detectors—(1) Performance requirement... smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each level of the unit. If the unit is occupied by hearing-impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system, designed for hearing-impaired persons...

  17. 24 CFR 880.207 - Property standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... State and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. (g) Smoke detectors—(1) Performance requirement... smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each level of the unit. If the unit is occupied by hearing-impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system, designed for hearing-impaired persons...

  18. 24 CFR 880.207 - Property standards.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... State and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. (g) Smoke detectors—(1) Performance requirement... smoke detector, in proper working condition, on each level of the unit. If the unit is occupied by hearing-impaired persons, smoke detectors must have an alarm system, designed for hearing-impaired persons...

  19. DRASTIC: A STANDARDIZED SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING GROUND WATER POLLUTION USING HYDROGEOLOGIC SETTINGS

    EPA Science Inventory

    A methodology is described that will allow the pollution potential of any hydrogeologic setting to be systematically evaluated anywhere in the United States. The system has two major portions: the designation of mappable units, termed hydrogeologic settings, and the superposit...

  20. 7 CFR 2.65 - Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... groups; and (iii) Design and carry out methodological research studies to develop improved procedures for... designed to reduce the cost of producing upland cotton in the United States (7 U.S.C. 1441 note). (16... Research Program. Included in this delegation is the authority to: (i) Design and carry out periodic...

  1. 7 CFR 2.65 - Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... groups; and (iii) Design and carry out methodological research studies to develop improved procedures for... designed to reduce the cost of producing upland cotton in the United States (7 U.S.C. 1441 note). (16... Research Program. Included in this delegation is the authority to: (i) Design and carry out periodic...

  2. 7 CFR 2.65 - Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... groups; and (iii) Design and carry out methodological research studies to develop improved procedures for... designed to reduce the cost of producing upland cotton in the United States (7 U.S.C. 1441 note). (16... Research Program. Included in this delegation is the authority to: (i) Design and carry out periodic...

  3. 7 CFR 2.65 - Administrator, Agricultural Research Service.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... designed to reduce the cost of producing upland cotton in the United States (7 U.S.C. 1441 note). (16... this delegation is the authority to: (i) Design and carry out periodic nationwide food consumption surveys to measure household food consumption; (ii) Design and carry out a continuous, longitudinal...

  4. 76 FR 14070 - In the Matter of Certain Automotive Vehicles and Designs Therefore; Notice of Commission Issuance...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-15

    ... Vehicles and Designs Therefore; Notice of Commission Issuance of Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and... within the United States after importation of certain automotive vehicles and designs therefor by reason...: importing, selling, marketing, advertising, distributing, offering for sale, transferring (except for...

  5. Designing Online Interaction to Address Disciplinary Competencies: A Cross-Country Comparison of Faculty Perspectives

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Barberà, Elena; Layne, Ludmila; Gunawardena, Charlotte N.

    2014-01-01

    This study was conducted at colleges in three countries (United States, Venezuela, and Spain) and across three academic disciplines (engineering, education, and business), to examine how experienced faculty define competencies for their discipline, and design instructional interaction for online courses. A qualitative research design employing…

  6. Engineering Design Skills Coverage in K-12 Engineering Program Curriculum Materials in the USA

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chabalengula, Vivien M.; Mumba, Frackson

    2017-01-01

    The current "K-12 Science Education framework" and "Next Generation Science Standards" (NGSS) in the United States emphasise the integration of engineering design in science instruction to promote scientific literacy and engineering design skills among students. As such, many engineering education programmes have developed…

  7. What "Intelligent Design"ers Are Really Designing

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Boston, Rob

    2005-01-01

    In this article, the author features the lawsuit, which Americans United filed jointly with the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania asserting that the Dover School Board has violated the constitutional separation of church and state. He traces that the controversy stems from Tammy J. Kitzmiller's and other concerned parents' strong…

  8. What Do Instructional Designers in Higher Education Really Do?

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Kumar, Swapna; Ritzhaupt, Albert

    2017-01-01

    What do instructional designers in higher education really do? With the rise in online courses and programs in higher education, this question is especially important. We interviewed eight instructional designers from across the United States using a semi-structured interview protocol. The results were analyzed using the constant comparative…

  9. Procedure and information displays in advanced nuclear control rooms: experimental evaluation of an integrated design.

    PubMed

    Chen, Yue; Gao, Qin; Song, Fei; Li, Zhizhong; Wang, Yufan

    2017-08-01

    In the main control rooms of nuclear power plants, operators frequently have to switch between procedure displays and system information displays. In this study, we proposed an operation-unit-based integrated design, which combines the two displays to facilitate the synthesis of information. We grouped actions that complete a single goal into operation units and showed these operation units on the displays of system states. In addition, we used different levels of visual salience to highlight the current unit and provided a list of execution history records. A laboratory experiment, with 42 students performing a simulated procedure to deal with unexpected high pressuriser level, was conducted to compare this design against an action-based integrated design and the existing separated-displays design. The results indicate that our operation-unit-based integrated design yields the best performance in terms of time and completion rate and helped more participants to detect unexpected system failures. Practitioner Summary: In current nuclear control rooms, operators frequently have to switch between procedure and system information displays. We developed an integrated design that incorporates procedure information into system displays. A laboratory study showed that the proposed design significantly improved participants' performance and increased the probability of detecting unexpected system failures.

  10. Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2011-2014

    MedlinePlus

    ... sample is selected through a complex, multistage probability design. In 2011–2012 and 2013–2014, non-Hispanic ... All variance estimates accounted for the complex survey design by using Taylor series linearization. Pregnant females were ...

  11. Rural Residents Who Are Hospitalized in Rural and Urban Hospitals: United States, 2010

    MedlinePlus

    ... once in NHDS. Because of the complex multistage design of NHDS, the survey data must be inflated ... this report exclude newborns. More details about the design of NHDS have been published elsewhere ( 14 ). Differences ...

  12. An Interview with Arnold Bank: Designer, Letterer, and Master Calligrapher.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gregory, Anne

    1985-01-01

    Arnold Bank, emeritus professor of design at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been one of the most inspiring teachers of calligraphy, paleography, and typography in the United States. His life and work are discussed. (RM)

  13. 15 CFR 744.14 - Restrictions on exports and reexports to designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... section 303 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 1996, as amended (Anti-Terrorism Act) (18... designated FTO and makes violations punishable by criminal penalties under title 18, United States Code...

  14. 15 CFR 744.14 - Restrictions on exports and reexports to designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... section 303 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 1996, as amended (Anti-Terrorism Act) (18... designated FTO and makes violations punishable by criminal penalties under title 18, United States Code...

  15. 15 CFR 744.14 - Restrictions on exports and reexports to designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... section 303 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 1996, as amended (Anti-Terrorism Act) (18... designated FTO and makes violations punishable by criminal penalties under title 18, United States Code...

  16. 15 CFR 744.14 - Restrictions on exports and reexports to designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... section 303 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 1996, as amended (Anti-Terrorism Act) (18... designated FTO and makes violations punishable by criminal penalties under title 18, United States Code...

  17. 15 CFR 744.14 - Restrictions on exports and reexports to designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... section 303 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 1996, as amended (Anti-Terrorism Act) (18... designated FTO and makes violations punishable by criminal penalties under title 18, United States Code...

  18. Indiana Studies: Hoosier History, Government, and People. Unit II: Constitutional Crisis and Change.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Barger, Harry D.; And Others

    The three chapters in Unit 2 of a six-unit series on Indiana state history designed to be taught in Indiana secondary schools chronicle the need for rewriting the Constitution of 1816, the events of the Constitutional Convention of 1850-51, and the details of the new constitution. Chapter 1 explains the reasons that Hoosiers wanted a new…

  19. China: Past and Present. A Supplemental Activity Unit on Chinese Culture for Grades 7-12.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Parisi, Lynn

    Designed as a supplement to the classroom text, this unit contains 14 lessons on Chinese culture and society. Students are encouraged to compare the cultures of traditional and modern China as well as those of China and the United States. Materials are divided into two sections. The first section contains lesson outlines, including teaching plans,…

  20. 78 FR 8096 - Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing as Endangered and Designation of Critical...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-05

    ... including the area proposed as critical habitat around San Solomon Spring at Balmorhea State Park based on... critical habitat in four units for three species and one unit for three other species. The proposed... approximately 3.7 ha (9.2 ac) in four units located in Reeves and Jeff Davis Counties, Texas, as critical...

  1. 40 CFR 96.283 - Applying for CAIR opt-in permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... (CONTINUED) NOX BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM AND CAIR NOX AND SO2 TRADING PROGRAMS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS CAIR SO2 Opt-in Units § 96.283 Applying for CAIR opt-in permit. (a) Applying for initial CAIR opt-in permit. The CAIR designated representative of a unit meeting the requirements for a CAIR SO2 opt-in unit...

  2. 75 FR 62169 - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant Proposals: Study of the United...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-07

    ... for Grant Proposals: Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on U.S. History and..., 2012. Application Deadline: December 3, 2010. Executive Summary: The Branch for the Study of the United... proposal submissions for the design and implementation of six (6) Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student...

  3. Two Perspectives on E-Learning Design: A Synopsis of a U.S. and a European Analysis

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    Hillen, Stefanie A.; Landis, Melodee

    2014-01-01

    This article seeks to examine e-learning design arising from two educational traditions: the United States of America and Europe. The research question is: Broadly, what kinds of pedagogy, instructional design models, or didactical models are established and proposed for e-learning design on the two continents? Two researchers examined multiple…

  4. The political economy of rationing health care in England and the US: the 'accidental logics' of political settlements.

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    Bevan, Gwyn; Brown, Lawrence D

    2014-07-01

    This article considers how the 'accidental logics' of political settlements for the English National Health Service (NHS) and the Medicare and Medicaid programmes in the United States have resulted in different institutional arrangements and different implicit social contracts for rationing, which we define to be the denial of health care that is beneficial but is deemed to be too costly. This article argues that rationing is designed into the English NHS and designed out of US Medicare; and compares rationing for the elderly in the United States and in England for acute care, care at the end of life, and chronic care.

  5. Design and implementation of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program: a United States example: understanding the limitations of using compliance-monitoring data to assess the water quality of a large river basin

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Wangsness, David J.

    1997-01-01

    In the 1980s it was determined that existing ambient and compliance-monitoring data could not satisfactorily evaluate the results of hundreds of billions of dollars spent for water-pollution abatement in the United States. At the request of the US Congress, a new programme, the National Water-Quality Assessment, was designed and implemented by government agency, the US Geological Survey (USGS). The Assessment has reported status and trends in surface- and ground-water quality at national, regional, and local scales since 1991. The legislative basis for US monitoring and data-sharing policies are identified as well as the successive phases of the design and implementation of the USGS Assessment. Application to the Danube Basin is suggested. Much of the water-quality monitoring conducted in the United States is designed to comply with Federal and State laws mandated primarily by the Clean Water Act of 1987 and the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1986. Monitoring programs generally focus on rivers upstream and downstream of point-source discharges and at water-supply intakes. Few data are available for aquifer systems, and chemical analyses are often limited to those constituents required by law. In most cases, the majority of the available chemical and streamflow data have provided the information necessary to meet the objectives of the compliance-monitoring programs, but do not necessarily provide the information requires for basin-wide assessments of the water quality at the local, regional, or national scale.

  6. 40 CFR 62.13108 - Identification of plan.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units. The State Plan includes revisions to Rule 102 and Rule 405 of the... Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units for which construction commenced on or before November 30, 1999... Control of Air Emissions of Designated Pollutants from Existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste...

  7. Decision Topology Assessment in Engineering Design Under Uncertainity

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2014-01-01

    those of the United States Government or the DoA, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. REFERENCES 1. Clemen ...Raiffa, H., 1994, Decisions with Multiple Objectives, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom. 6. Lewis, K., W. Chen, and L.C. Schmidt

  8. Data Encoding using Periodic Nano-Optical Features

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Vosoogh-Grayli, Siamack

    Successful trials have been made through a designed algorithm to quantize, compress and optically encode unsigned 8 bit integer values in the form of images using Nano optical features. The periodicity of the Nano-scale features (Nano-gratings) have been designed and investigated both theoretically and experimentally to create distinct states of variation (three on states and one off state). The use of easy to manufacture and machine readable encoded data in secured authentication media has been employed previously in bar-codes for bi-state (binary) models and in color barcodes for multiple state models. This work has focused on implementing 4 states of variation for unit information through periodic Nano-optical structures that separate an incident wavelength into distinct colors (variation states) in order to create an encoding system. Compared to barcodes and magnetic stripes in secured finite length storage media the proposed system encodes and stores more data. The benefits of multiple states of variation in an encoding unit are 1) increased numerically representable range 2) increased storage density and 3) decreased number of typical set elements for any ergodic or semi-ergodic source that emits these encoding units. A thorough investigation has targeted the effects of the use of multi-varied state Nano-optical features on data storage density and consequent data transmission rates. The results show that use of Nano-optical features for encoding data yields a data storage density of circa 800 Kbits/in2 via the implementation of commercially available high resolution flatbed scanner systems for readout. Such storage density is far greater than commercial finite length secured storage media such as Barcode family with maximum practical density of 1kbits/in2 and highest density magnetic stripe cards with maximum density circa 3 Kbits/in2. The numerically representable range of the proposed encoding unit for 4 states of variation is [0 255]. The number of typical set elements for an ergodic source emitting the optical encoding units compared to a bi-state encoding unit (bit) shows a 36 orders of magnitude decrease for the error probability interval of [0 0.01]. The algorithms for the proposed encoding system have been implemented in MATLAB and the Nano-optical structures have been fabricated using Electron Beam Lithography on optical medium.

  9. 22 CFR 1.2 - Office of the Deputy Secretary of State.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... follows: On a white rectangular field a blue disk bearing the official coat of arms of the United States... one point upward. The colors and automobile flag to be the same design, adding a blue fringe. For the...

  10. 22 CFR 1.2 - Office of the Deputy Secretary of State.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... follows: On a white rectangular field a blue disk bearing the official coat of arms of the United States... one point upward. The colors and automobile flag to be the same design, adding a blue fringe. For the...

  11. 22 CFR 1.2 - Office of the Deputy Secretary of State.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... follows: On a white rectangular field a blue disk bearing the official coat of arms of the United States... one point upward. The colors and automobile flag to be the same design, adding a blue fringe. For the...

  12. 22 CFR 1.2 - Office of the Deputy Secretary of State.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... follows: On a white rectangular field a blue disk bearing the official coat of arms of the United States... one point upward. The colors and automobile flag to be the same design, adding a blue fringe. For the...

  13. 22 CFR 1.2 - Office of the Deputy Secretary of State.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... follows: On a white rectangular field a blue disk bearing the official coat of arms of the United States... one point upward. The colors and automobile flag to be the same design, adding a blue fringe. For the...

  14. 34 CFR 363.11 - What information and assurances must be included in the State plan supplement?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... under § 363.20. (e) Collaboration. Demonstrate evidence of the efforts of the designated State unit to... expectation that sources will become available; (ii) Provides for periodic monitoring to ensure that each...

  15. 34 CFR 363.11 - What information and assurances must be included in the State plan supplement?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... under § 363.20. (e) Collaboration. Demonstrate evidence of the efforts of the designated State unit to... expectation that sources will become available; (ii) Provides for periodic monitoring to ensure that each...

  16. Efficient scalable solid-state neutron detector.

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    Moses, Daniel

    2015-06-01

    We report on scalable solid-state neutron detector system that is specifically designed to yield high thermal neutron detection sensitivity. The basic detector unit in this system is made of a (6)Li foil coupled to two crystalline silicon diodes. The theoretical intrinsic efficiency of a detector-unit is 23.8% and that of detector element comprising a stack of five detector-units is 60%. Based on the measured performance of this detector-unit, the performance of a detector system comprising a planar array of detector elements, scaled to encompass effective area of 0.43 m(2), is estimated to yield the minimum absolute efficiency required of radiological portal monitors used in homeland security.

  17. A multicenter study of plasma use in the United States

    PubMed Central

    Triulzi, Darrell; Gottschall, Jerome; Murphy, Edward; Wu, Yanyun; Ness, Paul; Kor, Daryl; Roubinian, Nareg; Fleischmann, Debra; Chowdhury, Dhuly; Brambilla, Donald

    2016-01-01

    Background Detailed information regarding plasma use in the United States is needed to identify opportunities for practice improvement and design of clinical trials of plasma therapy. Study Design and Methods Ten US hospitals collected detailed medical information from the electronic health records for 1 year (2010-2011) for all adult patients transfused with plasma. Results A total of 72,167 units of plasma were transfused in 19,596 doses to 9269 patients. The median dose of plasma was 2 units (interquartile range, 2-4; range 1-72); 15% of doses were 1 unit, and 45% were 2 units. When adjusted by patient body weight (kg), the median dose was 7.3 mL/kg (interquartile range, 5.5-12.0). The median pretransfusion international normalized ratio (INR) was 1.9 (25%-75% interquartile range, 1.6-2.6). A total of 22.5% of plasma transfusions were given to patients with an INR of less than 1.6 and 48.5% for an INR of 2.0 or more. The median posttransfusion INR was 1.6 (interquartile range, 1.4-2.0). Only 42% of plasma transfusions resulted in a posttransfusion INR of less than 1.6. Correction of INR increased as the plasma dose increased from 1 to 4 units (p < 0.001). There was no difference in the INR response to different types of plasma. The most common issue locations were general ward (38%) and intensive care unit (ICU; 42%). Conclusion This large database describing plasma utilization in the United States provides evidence for both inadequate dosing and unnecessary transfusion. Measures to improve plasma transfusion practice and clinical trials should be directed at patients on medical and surgical wards and in the ICU where plasma is most commonly used. PMID:25522888

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

    NONE

    Frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSFs) offer a proven technology designed to substantially lower construction costs in colder climates, enhancing housing affordability for families in many parts of the United States. This document provides step-by-step procedures to assist building professionals in designing and laying a slab- on-grade FPSF. FPSFs save money over conventional designs by requiring less excavation to construct a frost-proof foundation. It is specially insulated along its perimeter to raise the temperature of the surrounding ground and decrease frost penetration, thus allowing for the construction of a substantially shallower foundation. The FPSF is considered standard practice for homes in Scandinavia,more » where 40 years of field testing has proven it to be economical to construct, durable, and energy efficient. HUD strongly encourages wide spread adoption of FPSF technology in the United States and its incorporation into major model building codes.« less

  19. GREENING OF OXIDATION CATALYSIS THROUGH IMPROVED CATALYST AND PROCESS DESIGN

    EPA Science Inventory


    Greening of Oxidation Catalysis Through Improved Catalysts and Process Design
    Michael A. Gonzalez*, Thomas Becker, and Raymond Smith

    United State Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, 26 W...

  20. 24 CFR 3282.201 - Scope and purpose.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... manufacturers of manufactured homes for sale to purchasers in the United States with respect to certification of manufactured home designs, inspection of designs, quality assurance programs, and manufactured home production... DEVELOPMENT MANUFACTURED HOME PROCEDURAL AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS Manufacturer Inspection and Certification...

  1. Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 3. Design Guidance: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering for Highways. Volume II - Design Examples

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1994-02-01

    The report contains an assessment of existing port infrastructure related to United States-Mexico trade, planned infrastructure improvements, an identification of current trade and transportation flows, and an assessment of emerging trade corridors. ...

  2. Next-Generation Intensity-Duration-Frequency Curves for Hydrologic Design in Snow-Dominated Environments

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    Yan, Hongxiang; Sun, Ning; Wigmosta, Mark

    Precipitation-based intensity-duration-frequency (PREC-IDF) curves are a standard tool used to derive design floods for hydraulic infrastructure worldwide. In snow-dominated regions where a large percentage of flood events are caused by snowmelt and rain-on-snow events, the PREC-IDF design approach can lead to substantial underestimation/overestimation of design floods and associated infrastructure. In this study, next-generation IDF (NG-IDF) curves, which characterize the actual water reaching the land surface, are introduced into the design process to improve hydrologic design. The authors compared peak design flood estimates from the National Resource Conservation Service TR-55 hydrologic model driven by NG-IDF and PREC-IDF curves at 399 Snowpackmore » Telemetry (SNOTEL) stations across the western United States, all of which had at least 30 years of high-quality records. They found that about 72% of the stations in the western United States showed the potential for underdesign, for which the PREC-IDF curves underestimated peak design floods by as much as 324%. These results demonstrated the need to update the use of PREC-IDF curves to the use of NG-IDF curves for hydrologic design in snow-dominated regions.« less

  3. Next-Generation Intensity‐Duration‐Frequency Curves for Hydrologic Design in Snow-Dominated Environments

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

    Yan, Hongxiang; Sun, Ning; Wigmosta, Mark S.

    Precipitation-based intensity-duration-frequency (PREC-IDF) curves are a standard tool used to derive design floods for hydraulic infrastructure worldwide. In snow-dominated regions where a large percentage of flood events are caused by snowmelt and rain-on-snow events, the PREC-IDF design approach can lead to substantial underestimation/overestimation of design floods and associated infrastructure. In this study, next-generation IDF (NG-IDF) curves, which characterize the actual water reaching the land surface, are introduced into the design process to improve hydrologic design. The authors compared peak design flood estimates from the National Resource Conservation Service TR-55 hydrologic model driven by NG-IDF and PREC-IDF curves at 399 Snowpackmore » Telemetry (SNOTEL) stations across the western United States, all of which had at least 30 years of high-quality records. They found that about 72% of the stations in the western United States showed the potential for underdesign, for which the PREC-IDF curves underestimated peak design floods by as much as 324%. These results demonstrated the need to update the use of PREC-IDF curves to the use of NG-IDF curves for hydrologic design in snow-dominated regions.« less

  4. Developing blended online and classroom strategies to deliver an occupational health nursing overview course in a multi-state region in the United States.

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    de Castro, A B; Shapleigh, Erin; Bruck, Annie; Salazar, Mary K

    2015-03-01

    This article describes how hybrid online and classroom learning approaches were used to design and offer an occupational health nursing review course throughout a multi-state region of the northwest United States. In response to demand from practicing occupational health nurses for board certification preparation, a series of asynchronous and synchronous continuing education modules was created covering a range of occupational health nursing topics. This review course illustrates how innovative educational delivery models can serve the needs of occupational health nurses challenged by geographic and time constraints. © 2015 The Author(s).

  5. United States Metric Board. A Study of Metric Measurement and Legislation. Volume 1.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1979-09-10

    LEGAL ADVISORY PANEL A. Panel Membership VIII.I B. Role of the Panel VIII.2 IX. DATA COLLECTION METHODOLOGY A. Basic Research IX.I B. Computer...First, the Panel was involved in a review of the overall study design . Second, the Panel reviewed the various change mechanisms which were identified...collection methodology . • X summarizes the relevant experiences of Canada and Australia. MIOOLEBNX *NEARC CRNTE 1.3 II. THE UNITED STATES METRIC

  6. Bedrock Prime: How Can the United States Best Address the Need to Achieve Dominance within the Subterranean Domain?

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-12-14

    monolithic construction (formed from a single piece of hard material) and made of a high-strength alloy. The use of monolithic construction eliminates...is the class of sub-caliber solid depleted uranium or tungsten “darts” that are conveyed by a sabot during gun launching. Current penetrating...and deeper fortifications which are largely immune to the current United States weapons inventory. Advanced construction and design techniques

  7. Second United States Microgravity Payload: One Year Report

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Curreri, Peter A. (Editor); McCauley, Dannah E. (Editor)

    1996-01-01

    The second United States Microgravity Payload (USMP-2), flown in March 1994, carried four major microgravity experiments plus a sophisticated accelerometer system. The USMP program is designed to accommodate experiments requiring extensive resources short of a full Spacelab mission. The four USMP-2 experiments dealt with understanding fundamental aspects of materials behavior, three with the formation of crystals from melts and one with the critical point of a noble gas. This successful, scientifically rich mission also demonstrated telescience operations.

  8. Specialized Study Options U.S.A., 1986-1988. A Guide to Short-Term Educational Programs in the United States for Foreign Nationals. Volume 1: Technical Education. Second Edition.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Howard, Edrice, Ed.

    Information is provided on over 1,000 short-term programs offered by United States universities, trade and technical schools, and other organizations that are open to or designed for non-U.S. students. The programs, which range from 2 weeks to 1 year in length, require only a high school diploma as a prerequisite for enrollment. The programs are…

  9. Acculturation and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms among Hispanic Women in the United States: Systematic Review.

    PubMed

    Alhasanat, Dalia; Giurgescu, Carmen

    The purpose of this review was to evaluate studies that examined the relationship between acculturation and postpartum depression (PPD) among immigrant and/or refugee women in the United States. A systematic, computer-assisted search of quantitative, English-language, peer-reviewed, published research articles was conducted in the Scopus, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Maternity and Infant Care databases using the keyword terms of "postpartum depression" and "perinatal depression" in combination with "acculturation." Studies were included if they were conducted in the United States. Seven studies met inclusion criteria. Three studies used longitudinal designs and four used cross-sectional designs. All were conducted with Hispanic women. Only one study used a diagnostic tool to measure PPD; the remaining studies used screening tools to measure postpartum depressive symptoms. Most studies used country of birth, country of residence, and language preferences to measure acculturation. Five studies reported acculturation was positively related to risk of postpartum depressive symptoms, and two studies reported no relationship. Higher levels of acculturation were related to higher risk of postpartum depressive symptoms in Hispanic women living in the United States. Nurses should have an understanding of stressors of immigrant women to guide their assessment and screening for postpartum depressive symptoms and make appropriate referrals. More research is needed to confirm the relationship between acculturation and PPD among immigrant women from different cultural backgrounds.

  10. 28 CFR 0.96b - Exchange of prisoners.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Prisons designated by him are authorized to receive custody of offenders and to transfer offenders to and... arrangements with the States and to receive offenders from the States for transfer to a foreign country; to act... being transferred to the United States under such a treaty; to render to foreign countries and to...

  11. Western United States Dams Challenges Faced, Options, and Opportunities

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Raff, D.

    2017-12-01

    Water management in the Western United States relies significantly upon a fleet of small to very large engineered dams to store water during times of runoff and distribute that water during times of need. Much of this infrastructure is Federally owned and/or operated, and was designed and funded during the first half of the twentieth century through a complex set of repayment contracts for Federally authorized purposes addressing water supply, recreation, and hydropower, and other water management objectives. With environmental laws, namely the Endangered Species Act, and other environmental concerns taking a more active role in water resources in the mid to latter half of the twentieth century, this infrastructure is being stressed even greater than anticipated to provide authorized purposes. Additionally, weather and climate norms being experienced are certainly near the edges, if not outside, of anticipated variability in the climate and hydrology scenarios for which the infrastructure was designed. And, finally, these dams, economically designed for a lifespan of 50 - 100 years, are experiencing maintenance challenges from routine to significant. This presentation will focus on identifying some of the history and challenges facing the water infrastructure in the Western United States. Additionally, some perspectives on future paths to meet the needs of western irrigation and hydropower production will be provided.

  12. Seaweed raft and farm design in the United States and China

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

    McKay, L.B.

    1983-01-01

    The following topics are discussed in this report: pilot-scale mariculture of seaweeds in Washington; experimental-scale raft culture of marine macroalgae in inland marine waters; macroalgal culture in California and China; land-based cultivation of seaweeds: an assessment of their potential yields for 'energy farming'; a design for energy-independent seaweed raft culture in tidal creeks and rivers; and the New York State marine biomass program.

  13. The Incorporation of Quality Attributes into Online Course Design in Higher Education

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lenert, Kathleen Anne; Diane P. Janes

    2017-01-01

    A survey was designed incorporating questions on 28 attributes (compiled through a literature review) and considered to be quality features in online academic courses in higher education. This study sought to investigate the ongoing practice of instructional designers and instructors in the United States with respect to their incorporation of…

  14. 76 FR 10852 - Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-28

    ..., permitting restrictions, gear restrictions designed to minimize habitat impacts, and reporting requirements... requirement was previously approved for FY 2010 based upon the rationale that this measure was designed to... gillnet gear. This exemption was previously approved for FY 2010 because it is designed to control fishing...

  15. Learning System Design Consideration in Creating an Online Learning Environment.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Schaffer, Scott

    This paper describes the design of a Web-based learning environment for leadership facilitators in a United States military organization. The overall aim of this project was to design a prototype of an online learning environment that supports leadership facilitators' knowledge development in the content area of motivation. The learning…

  16. Interior Design Supports Art Education: A Case Study

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Clemons, Stephanie A.

    2006-01-01

    Interior design, as a field of study, is a rapidly growing area of interest--particularly for teenagers in the United States. Part of this interest stems from the proliferation of design-related reality shows available through television media. Some art educators and curriculum specialists in the nation perceive the study of interior spaces as a…

  17. 75 FR 12123 - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Side Impact Protection; Fuel System Integrity; Electric...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-15

    ... chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to establish a standard designed to enhance passenger motor... criterion overemphasizes pelvic protection, which could result in designs that overload the thorax. The... the June 2008 final rule, manufacturers will have sufficient time to design the necessary...

  18. 39 CFR 776.6 - Design requirements for construction.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... 39 Postal Service 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Design requirements for construction. 776.6 Section 776.6 Postal Service UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND PROCEDURES Floodplain Management § 776.6 Design requirements for construction. If structures impact, are located in, or support development in a...

  19. COSPAS/SARSAT 406-MHz emergency beacon digital controller

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Ivancic, William D.

    1988-01-01

    The digital control portion of a low-cost 406-MHz COSPAS/SARSAT emergency beacon has been designed and breadboarded at the NASA Lewis Research Center. This report discusses the requirements and design tradeoffs of the digital controller and describes the hardware and software design, which is available only to United States citizens and companies.

  20. Designing a Multilingual Terminology Bank for United States Translators.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Morton, Sara E.

    1978-01-01

    A multilingual terminology bank, a data base consisting of multilingual terminology which acts as a computerized dictionary, is accessible to translators on-line or through hard-copy printouts. Surveys, interviews, and reviews of the literature have been used to design a bank suitable for a small institution. Design specifications are discussed.…

  1. Honing Emotional Intelligence with Game-Based Crucible Experiences

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Raybourn, Elaine M.

    2011-01-01

    The focus of the present paper is the design of multi-player role-playing game instances as crucible experiences for the exploration of one's emotional intelligence. Subsequent sections describe the design of game-based, intercultural crucible experiences and how this design was employed for training with members of the United States Marine Corps…

  2. Planning and Designing Schools.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Brubaker, C. William

    This book offers and examines a number of suggestions for school architecture. The book consists of a review of 22 school projects from around the United States. The text opens with a brief history of school design in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, but the focus throughout the book focuses on several distinct elements: designing schools…

  3. Deported Mexican migrants: health status and access to care.

    PubMed

    Fernández-Niño, Julián Alfredo; Ramírez-Valdés, Carlos Jacobo; Cerecero-Garcia, Diego; Bojorquez-Chapela, Ietza

    2014-06-01

    OBJECTIVE To describe the health status and access to care of forced-return Mexican migrants deported through the Mexico-United States border and to compare it with the situation of voluntary-return migrants. METHODS Secondary data analysis from the Survey on Migration in Mexico's Northern Border from 2012. This is a continuous survey, designed to describe migration flows between Mexico and the United States, with a mobile-population sampling design. We analyzed indicators of health and access to care among deported migrants, and compare them with voluntary-return migrants. Our analysis sample included 2,680 voluntary-return migrants, and 6,862 deportees. We employ an ordinal multiple logistic regression model, to compare the adjusted odds of having worst self-reported health between the studied groups. RESULTS As compared to voluntary-return migrants, deportees were less likely to have medical insurance in the United States (OR = 0.05; 95%CI 0.04;0.06). In the regression model a poorer self-perceived health was found to be associated with having been deported (OR = 1.71, 95%CI 1.52;1.92), as well as age (OR = 1.03, 95%CI 1.02;1.03) and years of education (OR = 0.94 95%CI 0.93;0.95). CONCLUSIONS According to our results, deportees had less access to care while in the United States, as compared with voluntary-return migrants. Our results also showed an independent and statistically significant association between deportation and having poorer self-perceived health. To promote the health and access to care of deported Mexican migrants coming back from the United States, new health and social policies are required.

  4. Deported Mexican migrants: health status and access to care

    PubMed Central

    Fernández-Niño, Julián Alfredo; Ramírez-Valdés, Carlos Jacobo; Cerecero-Garcia, Diego; Bojorquez-Chapela, Ietza

    2014-01-01

    OBJECTIVE To describe the health status and access to care of forced-return Mexican migrants deported through the Mexico-United States border and to compare it with the situation of voluntary-return migrants. METHODS Secondary data analysis from the Survey on Migration in Mexico’s Northern Border from 2012. This is a continuous survey, designed to describe migration flows between Mexico and the United States, with a mobile-population sampling design. We analyzed indicators of health and access to care among deported migrants, and compare them with voluntary-return migrants. Our analysis sample included 2,680 voluntary-return migrants, and 6,862 deportees. We employ an ordinal multiple logistic regression model, to compare the adjusted odds of having worst self-reported health between the studied groups. RESULTS As compared to voluntary-return migrants, deportees were less likely to have medical insurance in the United States (OR = 0.05; 95%CI 0.04;0.06). In the regression model a poorer self-perceived health was found to be associated with having been deported (OR = 1.71, 95%CI 1.52;1.92), as well as age (OR = 1.03, 95%CI 1.02;1.03) and years of education (OR = 0.94 95%CI 0.93;0.95). CONCLUSIONS According to our results, deportees had less access to care while in the United States, as compared with voluntary-return migrants. Our results also showed an independent and statistically significant association between deportation and having poorer self-perceived health. To promote the health and access to care of deported Mexican migrants coming back from the United States, new health and social policies are required. PMID:25119943

  5. Independence and interdependence predict health and wellbeing: divergent patterns in the United States and Japan.

    PubMed

    Kitayama, Shinobu; Karasawa, Mayumi; Curhan, Katherine B; Ryff, Carol D; Markus, Hazel Rose

    2010-01-01

    A cross-cultural survey was used to examine two hypotheses designed to link culture to wellbeing and health. The first hypothesis states that people are motivated toward prevalent cultural mandates of either independence (personal control) in the United States or interdependence (relational harmony) in Japan. As predicted, Americans with compromised personal control and Japanese with strained relationships reported high perceived constraint. The second hypothesis holds that people achieve wellbeing and health through actualizing the respective cultural mandates in their modes of being. As predicted, the strongest predictor of wellbeing and health was personal control in the United States, but the absence of relational strain in Japan. All analyses controlled for age, gender, educational attainment, and personality traits. The overall pattern of findings underscores culturally distinct pathways (independent versus interdependent) in achieving the positive life outcomes.

  6. 76 FR 52287 - Political Activity-Federal Employees Residing In Designated Localities

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    2011-08-22

    ... 21, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Elaine Kaplan, General Counsel, Room 7355, United... CONTACT: Jo-Ann Chabot, Office of the General Counsel, United States Office of Personnel Management, (202... Government of the District of Columbia. Section 7323(a) generally permits Federal employees who are not...

  7. Virtual Reality and Cyberspace: From Science Fiction to Science Fact.

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    Stone, Robert J.

    1991-01-01

    Traces the history of virtual reality (VR), or cyberspace, and describes some of the research and development efforts currently being carried out in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. Applications of VR in interactive computer-aided design (CAD), the military, leisure activities, spaceflight, teleconferencing, and medicine are…

  8. Understanding Taxes. [Teacher's Resource Package. Revised.

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    Internal Revenue Service (Dept. of Treasury), Washington, DC.

    This redesigned version of a high school curriculum on understanding taxes contains 6 units with 12 lessons. The set of video, print, and software lessons is designed to teach students about the United States tax system through integrating the materials in a number of different classrooms: history, economics, math, consumer education, government,…

  9. 77 FR 3 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

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    2012-01-03

    ... (RAT) transformer rectifier units (TRUs). This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect design of the... an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: The manufacturer of the Transformer..., certificated in any category; equipped with any ram air turbine (RAT) transformer rectifier unit (TRU) having...

  10. 15 CFR 908.8 - Maintenance of records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... RECORDS AND SUBMITTING REPORTS ON WEATHER MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES § 908.8 Maintenance of records. (a) Any person engaging in a weather modification activity in the United States shall maintain a record of such... assigned to the project, the designation of each unit of weather modification apparatus, and at least the...

  11. 8 CFR 1244.10 - Decision by the director or Administrative Appeals Unit (AAU).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... Appeals Unit (AAU). 1244.10 Section 1244.10 Aliens and Nationality EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR NATIONALS OF DESIGNATED STATES... presently filed with the Immigration Court. (3) If a charging document has previously been filed or is...

  12. How to Reach the Goal of a Sustainable Enterprise--Implementation of Environmental Education and Training in Business.

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    Lillehagen, Hans Christian

    1998-01-01

    The Sustainable Business Challenge is an Internet-based course designed to make future business leaders aware of environmental and social challenges in business administration. Similar projects are being conducted in Norway, Latin America, Finland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. (SK)

  13. National Site for the Regional IPM Centers

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    Click on a state to see IPM site(s) available US Map United States Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture Website managed by the Southern IPM Center. Design adapted from work by and Agriculture.

  14. 511, America's traveler information number. Deployment assistance report #4, 511 regional interoperability issues

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-03-01

    On July 21, 2000, the FCC designated 511 as the United States' national travel information telephone number. The FCC ruling leaves nearly all implementation issues and schedules to state and local agencies and telecommunications carriers. In early 20...

  15. 49 CFR 397.65 - Definitions.

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    2010-10-01

    ...; DRIVING AND PARKING RULES Routing of Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials § 397.65 Definitions. For... the United States Department of Transportation, or his/her designate. Commerce. Any trade, traffic, or... of a State or Indian tribe but which affects trade, traffic, or transportation described in...

  16. Cold Expansion Effects on Cracked Fastener Holes Under Constant Amplitude and Spectrum Loading in the 2024-T351 Aluminum Alloy

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2012-05-01

    1 1.2. History of Fatigue Designs ................................................................................... 2 1.3...of design . 1.2. History of Fatigue Designs 1.2.1. Safe Life Design The United States Air Force (USAF) has primarily used two design paradigms...for fatigue thus far. These paradigms are the Safe Life, and the Damage Tolerance fatigue designs . The American Society for Metals (ASM) Handbook

  17. Indiana Studies: Hoosier History, Government, and People. Unit V: Depression, Response, and Growth.

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    Barger, Harry D.; And Others

    Unit 5 in this six-unit series on Indiana history designed to be taught in Indiana secondary schools covers the depression years, World War II, and the postwar era. The dramatic changes that took place in Indiana during the depression years are highlighted in chapter 1. The manner in which the state's governor tried to alleviate the effects of the…

  18. Indiana Studies: Hoosier History, Government, and People. Unit III: From Sectional Division to Political Unity.

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    Barger, Harry D.; And Others

    Unit 3 of a six-unit series on Indiana state history designed to be taught in Indiana secondary schools tells the story of Indiana from 1829 to 1908. Chapter 1 discusses national issues in an Indiana context. The effects of social movements such as Abolition, the underground railroad, and the Fugitive Slave Law on Indiana politics are examined.…

  19. Black Scientists and Inventors in the United States: 1731-1980. Curriculum Guide: Department of Science, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

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    Walcott, Phyllis B.

    Four units focusing on 16 different Black scientists or inventors who have contributed to American life and research are presented. As part of an interdisciplinary high school science course, the units are designed to help students develop an understanding of and appreciation for the talents of the individuals studied, motivate minority students…

  20. International Trade: U.S./U.S.S.R. Instructor's Guide [and] Student Materials. Business Issues in the Classroom.

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    Maxey, Phyllis F.

    One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet examines United States and Soviet trade within the context of worldwide economic and political associations. Introductory in nature, the 5-day unit is suitable for use by itself or as part of a larger study of comparative economic systems, American…

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