2004 Annual Summary Report for the Area 3 and Area 5 Radioactive Waste Management Sites at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada (open access)

2004 Annual Summary Report for the Area 3 and Area 5 Radioactive Waste Management Sites at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada

The Maintenance Plan for the Performance Assessments and Composite Analyses for the Area 3 and Area 5 Radioactive Waste Management Sites at the Nevada Test Site (Bechtel Nevada, 2000) requires an annual review to assess the adequacy of the performance assessments (PAs) and composite analyses (CAs) for each of the facilities, and reports the results in an annual summary report to the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters. The Disposal Authorization Statements for the Area 3 and Area 5 Radioactive Waste Management Sites (RWMSs) also require that such reviews be made and that secondary or minor unresolved issues be tracked and addressed as part of the maintenance plan (U.S. Department of Energy [DOE]). The U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office performed annual reviews in fiscal year (FY) 2004 by evaluating operational factors and research results that impact the continuing validity of the PA and CA results. This annual summary report presents data and conclusions from the FY 2004 review, and determines the adequacy of the PAs and CAs. Operational factors, such as the waste form and containers, facility design, waste receipts, closure plans, as well as monitoring results and research and development (R&D) activities were reviewed …
Date: January 1, 2005
Creator: Yucel, Vefa
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Report: Volume 2 (open access)

2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Report: Volume 2

Second part of the final report of the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC), which analyzed the recommendations made by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) regarding 160 military installations. This volume contains supplementary information broken into 20 appendices, including abbreviations and definitions; a staff list; selection criteria, hearings, and other process documentation; maps; and other relevant information. There are also two indexes at the end of the document, one organized by state and one by recommendation title.
Date: 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor (open access)

79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor

Memorandum issued during the first called session by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives proposing legislation relating to legislation to provide ad valorem taxpayer relief and increase the homestead ad valorem exemption.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor (open access)

79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor

Memorandum issued during the first called session by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives proposing legislation relating to limiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for public parties or economic development use.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor (open access)

79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor

Memorandum issued during the first called session by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives proposing legislation relating to increase in compensation for judges including salary and retirement benefits.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor (open access)

79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor

Memorandum issued during the first called session by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives proposing legislation relating to authorization, issuance, and funding of tuition revenue bonds.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor (open access)

79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Official Memorandum, Office of the Governor

Memorandum issued during the first called session by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives proposing legislation relating to further competition in the telecommunication market, provision of broadband over powerlines, franchise authority for cable and video services, and goals for renewable energy.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Proclamation, Office of the Governor (open access)

79th Legislature of Texas, Special Session, Proclamation, Office of the Governor

Proclamation issued during the first called session by Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives proposing legislation relating to limit the ad valorem appraisals and rates of certain taxing units, provide ad valorem tax relief and protect tax payers, and increase the ad valorem homestead exemption.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Governor (2000- : Perry)
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 3 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, House Concurrent Resolution 3

Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate honoring officers of the Smith County Sheriff's Department, the Tyler Police Department, and the Smith County District Attorney's Office for their bravery in the line of duty on February 24, 2005.
Date: 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. House of Representatives.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Advocate, Volume 10, Issue 1, January-March 2005 (open access)

The Advocate, Volume 10, Issue 1, January-March 2005

Quarterly update providing information on environmental regulations for small businesses and local governments in Texas.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Agricultural Diversification Through Nature Tourism : Opportunities for the Rural Business and Landowner (open access)

Agricultural Diversification Through Nature Tourism : Opportunities for the Rural Business and Landowner

"The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)has compiled this guide to provide you with information about agricultural diversification through nature tourism. It is intended as a starting place for people interested in establishing or expanding an agriculture-based nature tourism business, and it includes many references and resources for additional information" (title page).
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analysis of Devonian Black Shales in Kentucky for Potential Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Enhanced Natural Gas Production Quarterly Report: July-Septmeber 2004 (open access)

Analysis of Devonian Black Shales in Kentucky for Potential Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Enhanced Natural Gas Production Quarterly Report: July-Septmeber 2004

Devonian gas shales underlie approximately two-thirds of Kentucky. In the shale, natural gas is adsorbed on clay and kerogen surfaces. This is analogous to methane storage in coal beds, where CO{sub 2} is preferentially adsorbed, displacing methane. Black shales may similarly desorb methane in the presence of CO{sub 2}. Drill cuttings from the Kentucky Geological Survey Well Sample and Core Library were sampled to determine CO{sub 2} and CH{sub 4} adsorption isotherms. Sidewall core samples were acquired to investigate CO{sub 2} displacement of methane. An elemental capture spectroscopy log was acquired to investigate possible correlations between adsorption capacity and mineralogy. Average random vitrinite reflectance data range from 0.78 to 1.59 (upper oil to wet gas and condensate hydrocarbon maturity range). Total organic content determined from acid-washed samples ranges from 0.69 to 14 percent. CO{sub 2} adsorption capacities at 400 psi range from a low of 14 scf/ton in less organic-rich zones to more than 136 scf/ton. Initial estimates based on these data indicate a sequestration capacity of 5.3 billion tons of CO{sub 2} in the Lower Huron Member of the Ohio Shale of eastern Kentucky and as much as 28 billion tons total in the deeper and thicker parts of …
Date: January 1, 2005
Creator: Nuttall, Brandon C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Annual Birding & Nature Festivals of Texas: 2005-2006 (open access)

Annual Birding & Nature Festivals of Texas: 2005-2006

Annual guide listing festivals in the state of Texas that are related to birds or other wildlife, providing descriptions, dates, and contact information.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Birding & Nature Festivals of Texas: 2005-2006 (open access)

Annual Birding & Nature Festivals of Texas: 2005-2006

Annual guide listing festivals in the state of Texas that are related to birds or other wildlife, providing descriptions, dates, and contact information.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archaeological Survey at Trophy Club, Texas (open access)

Archaeological Survey at Trophy Club, Texas

Archaeological survey results for current and proposed pad sites in Denton County, Texas.
Date: 2005
Creator: AR Consultants
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Archaeological Survey Within the Proposed Thompson Springs Park, Fairview, Texas (open access)

An Archaeological Survey Within the Proposed Thompson Springs Park, Fairview, Texas

Archaeological survey results regarding proposed Thompson Springs Park in Collin County in terms of finding archaeological sites or cultural materials.
Date: 2005
Creator: AR Consultants
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Local Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authorities' Progress in Complying with the Intent of Rider 68 (open access)

An Audit Report on Local Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authorities' Progress in Complying with the Intent of Rider 68

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to local mental health and mental retardation authorities' (local authorities) progress toward maximizing funds available to provide services as intended by Rider 68 of the General Appropriations Act.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on Selected Fiscal Year 2004 Operations of the Board of Professional Engineers: A Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agency (open access)

An Audit Report on Selected Fiscal Year 2004 Operations of the Board of Professional Engineers: A Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agency

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to verifying: the accuracy of certain key financial statement balances on the Board of Professional Engineers' (Board) fiscal year 2004 annual financial report and the effectiveness of key financial controls that produce that data; whether the Board has taken corrective action to adequately address the issues regarding the accuracy of its performance measures identified in a prior audit; and the Board's compliance with selected sections of the Self-Directed Semi-Independent Agency Project Act.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Audit Report on The Health and Human Services Commission's Monitoring of Its Contracted Medicaid Administrator (open access)

An Audit Report on The Health and Human Services Commission's Monitoring of Its Contracted Medicaid Administrator

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Health and Human Services Commission's (Commission) contract monitoring of the administration of the Medicaid program ensures that the administrator is accountable for processing claims accurately and in a timely manner, the administrator is accountable for other contract responsibilities such as provider recruitment, third-party recoveries, and call center support, and administrative expenses charged to the Commission are appropriate.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Office of the State Auditor.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Border Business Indicators, Volume 29, Number 1, January 2005 (open access)

Border Business Indicators, Volume 29, Number 1, January 2005

Monthly publication documenting statistics related to economic information in the Mexico-Texas border areas including types of border crossings, employment, customs revenues, and other related data.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (open access)

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage

This report provides information for policymakers, scientists and engineers in the field of climate change and reductions of CO2 emissions.
Date: 2005
Creator: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Children with Special Health Care Needs: Newsletter for Families, January 2005 (open access)

Children with Special Health Care Needs: Newsletter for Families, January 2005

Bilingual newsletter from the Texas Department of State Health Services providing information on health care for children with special needs, including resources for medical help and community services.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Texas. Department of State Health Services.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Commission on Systemic Interoperability

The Commission on Systemic Interoperability was authorized by the Medicare Modernization Act and established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Its members were appointed by the President of the United States of America and the leaders of the 108th United States Congress, and it held its first meeting on January 10, 2005.
Date: 2005
Creator: Commission on Systemic Interoperability
Object Type: Website
System: The UNT Digital Library
Edwards Aquifer Authority General Manager's Report, January 2005 (open access)

Edwards Aquifer Authority General Manager's Report, January 2005

Monthly newsletter of the general manage at the Edwards Aquifer Authority discussing news and activities of the organization as well as other information related to water in southern Texas.
Date: January 2005
Creator: Edwards Aquifer Authority (Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History