As concerns regarding increasing energy prices, global warming and renewable resources continue to grow, so has scientific discovery into agricultural biomass conversion. Plant Biomass Conversion addresses both the development of plant biomass and conversion technology, in addition to issues surrounding biomass conversion, such as the affect on water resources and soil sustainability. This book also offers a brief overview of the current status of the industry and examples of production plants being used in current biomass conversion efforts.

Aside from the target storage regions being underground, geologic carbon sequestration (GCS) and radioactive waste disposal (RWD) share little in common in North America. The large volume of carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) needed to be sequestered along with its relatively benign health effects present a sharp contrast to the limited volumes and hazardous nature of high-level radioactive waste (RW). There is well-documented capacity in North America for 100 years or more of sequestration of CO{sub 2} from coal-fired power plants. Aside from economics, the challenges of GCS include lack of fully established legal and regulatory framework for ownership of injected CO{sub 2}, the need for an expanded pipeline infrastructure, and public acceptance of the technology. As for RW, the USA had proposed the unsaturated tuffs of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, as the region's first high-level RWD site before removing it from consideration in early 2009. The Canadian RW program is currently evolving with options that range from geologic disposal to both decentralized and centralized permanent storage in surface facilities. Both the USA and Canada have established legal and regulatory frameworks for RWD. The most challenging technical issue for RWD is the need to predict repository performance on extremely long time scales …

This document provides information on the distribution monthly sales tax revenue to local government.

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

Biweekly, comprehensive compilation of decisions, reports, public notices, and other documents of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

Document discussing the winners in each category of the Great Texas Birding Classic.

This document provides information about resources available to certified Historically Underutilized Business Program (HUB) members that allow business owners to succeed.

Summary of legislation from the 82nd Session that affects either the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Community Justice Assistance Division (TDCJ-CJAD) or the Community Supervision and Corrections Departments (CSCDs), organized by topic or department and providing the bill numbers, effective dates, and a summary of new requirements.

This document is Chapter 25 in the Manual of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 3rd edition. Topics covered include: Incorporation of Amorpha-4,11-Diene Biosynthetic Pathway into E. coli; Amorpha-4,11-Diene Pathway Optimization; "-Omics" Analyses for Increased Amorpha-4,11-Diene Production; Biosynthetic Oxidation of Amorpha-4,11-Diene.

"This Map Booklet is provided to each person who purchases either a $48 Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit or a $12 limited Public Use (LPU) Permit. The Map Booklet specifies the rules and regulations, season dates, and bag limits which govern the use of these lands."

This document is a guide to help take better care of the environment.

Report breaking down billing rates for legal services based on salaries and operating costs documented during fiscal year 2010, for the purpose of developing rates to charge state agencies for legal services during 2011.

Report breaking down billing rates for legal services based on salaries and operating costs budgeted for the fiscal year, for the purpose of developing rates to charge state agencies for legal services during 2012.

Document discussing how to begin a school recycling program in Texas, including a step-by-step guide and tips for involving students in recycling programs.