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State Department: Evacuation Planning and Preparations for Overseas Posts Can Be Improved
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Since 1988, the Department of State (State) has ordered over 270 evacuations from overseas posts due to civil strife, terrorist incidents, natural disasters, conventional war threats, and disease outbreaks. To prepare for evacuation, overseas posts rely on a variety of guidance, plans, and training, such as Emergency Action Plans (EAP). GAO was asked to assess State's (1) guidance and plans to prepare for evacuation, (2) training and exercises to prepare post staff for crisis, and (3) efforts to collect, analyze, and incorporate evacuation lessons learned into guidance and training. GAO examined State and Department of Defense (DOD) documents, spoke with State and DOD officials, conducted a survey of 243 overseas posts, and completed 22 structured interviews with State personnel."
Date:
October 19, 2007
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Trends in Energy Derivatives Markets Raise Questions about CFTC's Oversight
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Prices for four energy commodities--crude oil, heating oil, unleaded gasoline, and natural gas--have risen substantially since 2002. Some observers believe that higher energy prices are the result of changes in supply and demand. Others believe that increased futures trading activity has also contributed to higher prices. This report, conducted under the Comptroller General of the United States' authority, examines (1) trends and patterns in the physical and energy derivatives markets, (2) the scope of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) regulatory authority over these markets, and (3) the effectiveness of CFTC's monitoring and detection of market abuses and enforcement. For this work, GAO analyzed futures and large trader data and interviewed market participants, experts, and officials at six federal agencies."
Date:
October 19, 2007
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Guaranteed Loan System Requirements (Exposure Draft)
Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO provided information on the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program's current guaranteed loan systems requirements, including statutory and regulatory changes, technological changes, and documentation changes. This document is intended for guaranteed loan program financial analysts, system accountants, and others who design, develop, implement, operate, and maintain financial management systems."
Date:
October 19, 1999
Creator:
United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Grant Financial System Requirements (Exposure Draft)
Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO provided information on the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program's (JFMIP) current grant financial systems requirements, including statutory and regulatory changes, technological changes, and JFMIP documentation changes. This document is intended to assist systems analysts, systems accountants, and others who design, develop, implement, operate, and maintain financial management systems."
Date:
October 19, 1999
Creator:
United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chemical and Biological Defense: DOD Needs to Clarify Expectations in Medical Readiness
A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Public assessments by Department of Defense (DOD) officials have emphasized the seriousness of the military threat from chemical and biological (CB) weapons. However, neither DOD nor the services have systematically examined the adequacy of the current specialty mix of medical personnel for CB defense. Although some of the services have begun to review the adequacy of staffing of deployable medical units that would manage the consequences of chemical warfare scenarios, they have not done so for biological warfare scenarios. Joint protocols for treating CB casualties have recently been completed, but the services have not yet agreed on which health care providers should provide treatment. Relatively few military health care providers are trained to a standard of proficiency in providing care to CB casualties. The service surgeons general have begun integrating chemical and a few biological scenarios into their medical exercises, but no realistic field exercise of medical support for CB warfare had been concluded. DOD and the services have not fully addressed weaknesses and gaps in modeling, planning, training, tracking, or proficiency testing for the treatment of CB casualties. The resulting medical structure has not been …
Date:
October 19, 2001
Creator:
United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Internet Pharmacies: Adding Disclosure Requirements Would Aid State and Federal Oversight
A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The first Internet pharmacies began online service in early 1999. Public health officials are concerned about Internet pharmacies that do not adhere to state licensing requirements and standards. Public officials are also concerned about the validity of prescriptions and international drugs that are not approved in the United States being sent by mail. The unique qualities of the Internet pose new challenges for enforcing state pharmacy and medical practice laws because they allow pharmacies and physicians to reach consumers across state and international borders and remain anonymous. Congress is considering legislation to strengthen oversight of Internet pharmacies."
Date:
October 19, 2000
Creator:
United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pagosa Springs geothermal project. Final technical report
This booklet discusses some ideas and methods for using Colorado geothermal energy. A project installed in Pagosa Springs, which consists of a pipeline laid down 8th street with service to residences retrofitted to geothermal space heating, is described. (ACR)
Date:
October 19, 1984
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Neutral beam injection system for the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor
The Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor will be installed at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory facility. This is a major step to reach the goal of fusion power using toroidal magnetic fields for plasma confinement. A major part of this test reactor will be four neutral beam injection systems. These systems will inject 20 MW of 120 kV neutral deuterium atoms into the plasma for 0.5 seconds. In order to achieve the required power input to the plasma, several systems are required within the neutral beam line. These are the source, neutralizer, ion deflection magnet, calorimeter and retraction system, ion dump, cryopumps and vacuum enclosure. All of these systems have constraints imposed which increase the complexity of their designs. Since all systems must operate in a tritium environment, remote handling capabilities must be incorporated into the design. An overview is presented of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory/Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Neutral Beam Injection System design. Specifications for the machine and a general description of the total system are presented.
Date:
October 19, 1977
Creator:
Pittenger, L.C.; Stone, R.R.; Valby, L.E. & Pedrotti, L.R.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
System design for the new TMX machine
The Tandem Mirror Experiment (TMX) is designed to test the physics of a new approach to Q-enhancement in open confinement systems. In the tandem mirror concept, the ends of a long solenoid are plugged electrostatically by means of ambipolar potential barriers created in two mirror machines or plugs, one at each end of the solenoid. The ambipolar potential in mirror machines develops as a consequence of the higher scattering rate of electrons and the balancing of electron and ion loss rates. The TMX experiment incorporates very few new engineering developments, but it does involve a new way of combining in an integrated system many previously developed ideas. The engineering task is to design the machine that would provide a proof-of-principle evaluation of the tandem mirror concept as rapidly as possible. The preliminary design was started in September 1976 and was completed by December 1976. It led to a cost estimate of $11 million and a scheduled construction period of 18 months.
Date:
October 19, 1977
Creator:
Chargin, A. K.; Calderon, M. O.; Mooney, L. J. & Vogtlin, G. E.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Determination of the pipe stemming load
A mechanical model for the emplacement pipe system is developed. The model is then employed to determine the force applied to the surface collar of the emplacement pipe, the pipe-stemming load, and the stress along the emplacement pipe as a function of stemming height. These results are presented as integrals and a method for their numerical integration is given.
Date:
October 19, 1979
Creator:
Cowin, S. C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the current political state of Iran, focusing particularly on the influence of the Taliban and other militant groups and on the leadership of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. This report also discusses the U.S.-Iran relationship and U.S. efforts under the Obama Administration to provide military, reconstructive, and stabilization aid.
Date:
October 19, 2010
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Small Business Innovation Research: Agencies Need to Strengthen Efforts to Improve the Completeness, Consistency, and Accuracy of Awards Data
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was created to increase the use of small businesses to meet federal research needs and commercialize the results of this research. To monitor the program, the Small Business Administration (SBA) requires participating agencies to provide, in a standard format, specific data on all SBIR awards they make. SBA then compiles these data into a database known as Tech-Net. Congress also required SBA to create, by 2001, a restricted and more comprehensive database that would provide information for government agencies to use in evaluating the program. GAO was asked to identify the (1) types of data that agencies report to SBA for inclusion in the Tech-Net database, (2) extent to which these data are provided in a standard format, (3) extent to which SBA has established the government-use database, and (4) extent to which SBIR agencies have developed and implemented techniques to track commercialization of SBIR projects. GAO reviewed 8 of the 11 agencies participating in SBIR."
Date:
October 19, 2006
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Status of Study Concerning Appraisal Methods and the Home Valuation Code of Conduct
Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "This letter responds to a requirement in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 that we report within 90 days on the status of a GAO study mandated by the act on real estate appraisal issues. Enacted on July 21, 2010, the act requires us to study the effectiveness and impact of options for selecting appraisers, different valuation methods, and the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), which was designed to enhance appraiser independence. The act requires us to report to Congress on the results of our study within 12 months. For this engagement, we are focusing on appraisals of one-to-four unit residential properties. We have grouped the study objectives listed in the act under four broad questions: (1) How often are different options for selecting appraisers and valuation methods used? (2) What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of these options and methods, and how do policies, including HVCC, affect their use? (3) To what extent do valuation costs and disclosures to consumers vary by appraiser selection option and valuation method, and how has HVCC affected these costs and disclosures? (4) How do …
Date:
October 19, 2010
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Federal Reserve Bank Governance: Opportunities Exist to Broaden Director Recruitment Efforts and Increase Transparency
A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Events surrounding the 2007 financial crisis raised questions about the governance of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks (Reserve Banks), particularly the boards of directors' roles in activities related to supervision and regulation. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act required GAO to review the governance of the Reserve Banks. This report (1) analyzes the level of diversity on the boards of directors and assesses the extent to which the process of identifying possible directors and appointing them results in diversity on the boards, (2) evaluates the effectiveness of policies and practices for identifying and managing conflicts of interest for Reserve Bank directors, and (3) compares Reserve Bank governance practices with the practices of selected organizations."
Date:
October 19, 2011
Creator:
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0282-v Provision of Certified DON Data to ETJCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0282-v Provision of Certified DON Data to ETJCSG. Navy memo dtd January 18, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 EDUCATION AND TRAINING JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - RANGES SUBGROUP. Scenario/Activities with Certified Data.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0282-w Provision of Certified DON Data to ET JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0282-w Provision of Certified DON Data to ET JCSG. Navy memo dtd April 1, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 EDUCATION AND TRAINING JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - FLIGHT TRAINING SUBGROUP. Scenario/Activities with Certified Data.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0282-x Provision of Certified DON Data to ET JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0282-x Provision of Certified DON Data to ET JCSG. Navy memo dtd April 1, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 EDUCATION AND TRAINING JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - RANGE SUBGROUP FOR E&T-0038A. Scenario Certified Data.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0288 Provision of Certified Data to BRAC 05 Ind JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0288 Provision of Certified Data to BRAC 05 Ind JCSG. Navy memo dtd December 6, 2004. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 INDUSTRIAL JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - INDUSTRIAL JCSG SHIPOVERHAUL & REPAIR. Scenarios/Activities with Certified Data.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0288-a Provision of Certified DON Data to Industrial JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0288-a Provision of Certified DON Data to Industrial JCSG. Navy memo dtd December 8, 2004. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 INDUSTRIAL JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - INDUSTRIAL JCSG SHIP OVERHAUL & REPAIR. Scenarios/Activities with Certified Data.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0288-aa Provision of Certified DON Data to the Ind JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0288-aa Provision of Certified DON Data to the Ind JCSG. Navy memo dtd January 6, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 INDUSTRIAL JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - INDUSTRIAL JCSG MAINTENANCE SUBGROUP. Scenarios/~ctivities with Certified Data; and Summary of Data Concerns.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0288-ab Provision of Certified DON Data to Ind-JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0288-ab Provision of Certified DON Data to Ind-JCSG. Navy memo dtd January 7, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 INDUSTRIAL JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP. Department of Navy Base Operating Support manpower data.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0288-ac Provision of Certified DON Data to Ind JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0288-ac Provision of Certified DON Data to Ind JCSG. Navy memo dtd February 7, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 INDUSTRIAL JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP - INDUSTRIAL JCSG SHIP OVERHAUL & REPAIR. Certified Scenario Supplemental Data Call IND-0128.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission Report
This is the Commission's complete final report as considered by Congress. It includes all technical changes and errata as submitted to the president from September 8-22, 2005.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
O-MM-0288-ae Provision of Certified DON Data to Ind JCSG
Disregard Restriction of Header and Footer: O-MM-0288-ae Provision of Certified DON Data to Ind JCSG. Navy memo dtd April 5, 2005. PROVISION OF CERTIFIED DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DATA TO THE BRAC 2005 INDUSTRIAL JOINT CROSS SERVICE GROUP. MCLB Barstow Document attached to DONBITS 1 April 2005; and MCLB Albany Document attached to DONBITS 1 April 2005.
Date:
October 19, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library