During FY 2010, work under the Spectroscopy-Based Process Monitoring task included ordering and receiving four fluid flow meters and four flow visible-near infrared spectrometer cells to be instrumented within the centrifugal contactor system at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). Initial demonstrations of real-time spectroscopic measurements on cold-stream simulants were conducted using plutonium (Pu)/uranium (U) (PUREX) solvent extraction process conditions. The specific test case examined the extraction of neodymium nitrate (Nd(NO3)3) from an aqueous nitric acid (HNO3) feed into a tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP)/ n-dodecane solvent. Demonstration testing of this system included diverting a sample from the aqueous feed meanwhile monitoring the process in every phase using the on-line spectroscopic process monitoring system. The purpose of this demonstration was to test whether spectroscopic monitoring is capable of determining the mass balance of metal nitrate species involved in a cross-current solvent extraction scheme while also diverting a sample from the system. The diversion scenario involved diverting a portion of the feed from a counter-current extraction system while a continuous extraction experiment was underway. A successful test would demonstrate the ability of the process monitoring system to detect and quantify the diversion of material from the system during a real-time continuous solvent extraction experiment. …

This project seeks to identify a new signature for actinide element detection in active interrogation. This technique works by exciting and identifying long-lived nuclear excited states (isomers) in the actinide isotopes and/or primary fission products. Observation of isomers in the fission products will provide a signature for fissile material. For the actinide isomers, the decay time and energy of the isomeric state is unique to a particular isotope, providing an unambiguous signature for Special Nuclear Materials (SNM). Future work will include a follow-up measurement scheduled for December 2010 at LBNL. Lessons learned from the July 2010 measurements will be incorporated into these new measurements. Analysis of both the July and December experiments will be completed in a few months. A research paper to be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal will be drafted if the conclusions from the measurements warrant publication.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an opinion on the Employees Retirement System's basic financial statements for fiscal year 2010, as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and other matters.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an opinion on the Fire Fighters' Pension Commissioner's fiscal year 2010 financial statements, as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and other matters.

Annual report for the Office of the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman, including a summary of the agency's activities including outreach and programming, accomplishments, and recommendations for fiscal years 2009 and 2010.

This report summarizes key research, development, and technology advancements in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Engineering Directorate for FY2010. These efforts exemplify Engineering's nearly 60-year history of developing and applying the technology innovations needed for the Laboratory's national security missions, and embody Engineering's mission to ''Enable program success today and ensure the Laboratory's vitality tomorrow.'' Leading off the report is a section featuring compelling engineering innovations. These innovations range from advanced hydrogen storage that enables clean vehicles, to new nuclear material detection technologies, to a landmine detection system using ultra-wideband ground-penetrating radar. Many have been recognized with R&D Magazine's prestigious R&D 100 Award; all are examples of the forward-looking application of innovative engineering to pressing national problems and challenging customer requirements. Engineering's capability development strategy includes both fundamental research and technology development. Engineering research creates the competencies of the future where discovery-class groundwork is required. Our technology development (or reduction to practice) efforts enable many of the research breakthroughs across the Laboratory to translate from the world of basic research to the national security missions of the Laboratory. This portfolio approach produces new and advanced technological capabilities, and is a unique component of the value proposition of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. …

Comprehensive annual financial report of the San Jacinto River Authority discussing the finances and statistics for the activities of the agency during fiscal year 2010.

This report shows in tabular form how much the Administration has requested and how much Congress has appropriated for U.S. payments to the multilateral development banks (MDBs) since 2000. It also provides a brief description of the MDBs and the ways they fund their operations.

This report summarizes the deactiviation, decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition activities of facilities in the 300 Area of the Hanford Site in fiscal year 2010.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the shortfall at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for fiscal year 2009, the projected shortfall reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for the 2010-2011 biennium, and any projected shortfall reported in the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee's legislative appropriations request for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the shortfall at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for fiscal year 2009, the projected shortfall reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for the 2010-2011 biennium, and any projected shortfall reported in the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee's legislative appropriations request for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to obtaining an understanding of internal controls, assessing control risk; and performing tests of those controls unless controls were deemed to be ineffective; and providing an opinion on whether the State complied with the provisions of laws, regulations, and contracts or grants that have a direct and material effect on the Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Program.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to obtaining an understanding of internal controls, assessing the control risk of noncompliance; and performing tests of those controls unless controls were deemed to be ineffective; and providing an opinion on whether the State complied with the provisions of laws, regulations, and contracts or grants that have a direct and material effect on the Highway Planning and Construction cluster of federal programs and the Airport Improvement Program.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to obtaining an understanding of internal controls, assessing the control risk of noncompliance; and performing tests of those controls unless controls were deemed to be ineffective; and providing an opinion on whether the State complied with the provisions of laws, regulations, and contracts or grants that have a direct and material effect on the Homeland Security cluster and the Public Assistance cluster of federal programs.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to obtaining an understanding of internal controls, assessing the control risk of noncompliance; and performing tests of those controls unless controls were deemed to be ineffective; and providing an opinion on whether the State complied with the provisions of laws, regulations, and contracts or grants that have a direct and material effect on the Research and Development cluster of federal programs.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to obtaining an understanding of internal controls, assessing the control risk of noncompliance; and performing tests of those controls unless controls were deemed to be ineffective; and providing an opinion on whether the State complied with the provisions of laws, regulations, and contracts or grants that have a direct and material effect on the Student Financial Assistance cluster of federal programs.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an opinion on the Central Texas Turnpike System's basic financial statements for fiscal year 2010, as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and other matters.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an opinion on the Texas Mobility Fund's basic financial statements for fiscal year 2010, as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and other matters.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to an opinion on the Permanent School Fund's fiscal year 2010 financial statements, as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and other matters.

Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the State's basic financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the balances and activities for the State of Texas for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010.

"This research project evaluates numerous transportation issues and develops findings and/or recommendations based on results. This project has been structured to address some of the emerging, critical, and unique considerations related to transportation."

Report on the activities of the Health Professions Council for fiscal year 2010, highlighting the organization's accomplishments and budget.

Annual financial report of the state of Texas for fiscal year 2010 including introductory materials; a financial section containing an independent auditor's report, management's discussion and analysis, basic financial statements, required supplementary information other than MD&A, other supplementary information (combining financial statements and schedules); and a statistical section detailing financial trends, revenue capacity, debt capacity, demographic and economic information, and operating information.

This report shows in tabular form how much the Administration has requested and how much Congress has appropriated for U.S. payments to the multilateral development banks (MDBs) since 2000. It also provides a brief description of the MDBs and the ways they fund their operations.