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The purpose of this study was to document the existing organization of courts in the 50 states and the District of Columbia as of 1971-1972. The survey covers all appellate courts, courts of general jurisdiction, special courts, and other courts of limite

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The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation study deliverables depict and quantify the flood risks for the study area. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Petroleum Hydrocarbons Based on higher PAH levels in sediment and vegetation, one would expect Pond 1 to pose a greater risk to wildlife than Pond 2. However, in invertebrate samples damselfly and waterboatmen most carcinogenic PAHs were below detection in both ponds. One possible explanation for the lack of PAHs in the invertebrate samples is that sedimentabsorbed PAHs tend to have a limited bioavailability to benthic invertebrates. Aquatic organisms seem to assimilate PAHs more efficiently from water than sediments, thus limited uptake of PAHs from the sediment probably occurs in the interstitial water Neff 1979; Neff 1985. Pond 1 sediment contained lower levels of aromatic hydrocarbons in 1992 compared to 1986 when the pond was receiving refinery wastewater. Total PAHs were below detection in eared grebe eggs and juvenile bluewinged teal liver from Pond 2 and gadwall biles from the reference site at Hutton Refuge. At Pond 1, the high levels of metabolized PAHs in juvenile gadwall biles approximately 600 ug PAHg were noteworthy and should be investigated further. The effects of PAHs on waterfowl populations in the field is largely unknown Peter Albers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel, Maryland, pers. communication, September 27, 1993. Toxicity can vary with the amount of weathering of the oil and the types and concentrations of PAHs present. Although death from ingestion of oil is not likely, sublethal effects can occur and include: gastrointestinal irritation, pneumonia, damage to red blood cells, immune system suppression, hormonal imbalance, impaired reproduction and reduced growth Albers 1995. Based on PAH concentrations in dietary items such as aquatic invertebrates and pondweed, the risk of acute effects to aquatic birds is low. Highly oiled sediments at the inlet of Pond 1, if disturbed, may pose a risk to aquatic birds. A visible sheen was observed on the waters surface following collection of sediments from the inlet. Aquatic birds contacting the sheen could transfer the oil from their feathers to their eggs King and Le Fever 1979. Oil applied to the egg surface in amounts as small as 1 to 5 ul can cause embryo mortality Leepen 1976, Szaro 1979. Concentrations of four carcinogenic PAHs in sediment and vegetation ranged from below detection to 3.0 ugg. Pond 1 samples tended to contain higher levels of each carcinogenic PAH compared to Pond 2 samples. Trace Elements Selenium was elevated in aquatic invertebrates, bird livers and bird eggs but not in sediment. Selenium concentrations were above threshold levels shown to cause impaired reproduction and embryonic deformities in aquatic birds Lemly 1993. Sediments collected near the inlet of Pond 1 contained elevated concentrations of chromium copper, mercury and zinc.

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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the State Plane projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12000.

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HPMS compiles data on highway network extent, use, condition, and performance. The system consists of a geospatially-enabled database that is used to generate reports and provides tools for data analysis. Information from HPMS is used by many stakeholders across the US DOT, the Administration, Congress, and the transportation community.

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An excessively high deer population will conflict with any forest management program conducted at James River National Wildlife Refuge. To accomplish the objective of maintaining the refuge deer population commensurate with the biological carrying capacity of the available refuge habitat and to provide a high quality wildlife oriented experience, a total of four alternatives were considered. Five other approaches were also considered, and dismissed. The approaches and alternatives are all outlined in this report.

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The proposed Phase II investigation will focus on the development of spacecraft systems required to obtain a sample from the nucleus of a comet, hermetically seal the sample within a capsule, and return the sealed sample to an orbiting spacecraft which can return the sample to Earth. A systems level concept for the Comet Surface Sample Return Probe has been developed in Phase I. This concept will be refined during the proposed Phase II investigation, including high fidelity prototypes and analyses of critical subsystems. These high fidelity prototypes will include the sample acquisition and handling subsystem, a hermetically sealed sample return canister, and a full scale mockup of the Comet Surface Sample Return Probe. Orbital mechanics calculations were completed in Phase I based on simplified geometry assumptions of the comets shape and density in order to determine the feasibility of orbiting, impacting and ascending from the comets surface with a small scale spacecraft. During Phase II, these analyses will be refined to include uneven geometry and inconsistent density.

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Data about requests for new email addresses at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. These requests are managed in a single place through an internal tracking system.

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There are two types of life tables –cohort/generational and current/period life tables. Cohort life tables are constructed using the mortality experience of the cohort and may not be useful for the cohort itself because every member of the cohort has to die before such a table can be constructed. A current or period life table uses current mortality experience applied to a cohort of births to compute the life table. On the basis of age intervals, life tables are classified as complete or abridged. A complete life table uses exact single years and an abridged life table uses age intervals. This report presents five-year age interval abridged current life tables. Computation of an abridged life table from which life expectancy is derived requires mainly population and death data by age and sex. In this report, population data consist of the 1990, 2000, and 2010 census counts of residents of each Illinois County and the city of Chicago. These data were aggregated into five-year age groups and by sex and used as denominators in computing mortality rates. The death data were received from the Illinois Center for Health Statistics (ICHS) of the Office of Health Informatics (OHI). ICHS receives these data from the Illinois Vital Records System (IVRS). Number of deaths by sex and specific age for each county were obtained from 1989 to 2011 and aggregated at county level by five-year age groups for each sex. Three-year averages were then computed for the periods 1989-1991, 1999-2001, and 2009-2011 and were used as numerators in computing mortality rates. The overall life tables were constructed using Chiang’s (1984) Method II. This method assumes a homogeneous population in which all individuals are subjected to the same force of mortality, and in which survival of an individual is independent of the survival of any other individual in the group. The method does not remove fluctuations in observed data; therefore, the 2 produced life tables exhibit more the factual mortality pattern in the actual data and less the underlying mortality picture of the populations. Margin of errors were computed to provide basis for evaluating the accuracy of the estimated life expectancies.

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In-situ analysis of solar system bodies plays a crucial role in understanding the evolution of our planet, setting the stage for life's origins. As has been demonstrated by several NASA interplanetary missions, there is no replacement for in-situ observations, like spectral imaging, that prove critical for understanding the context of solar system bodies. There is, however, a conflict between more capability at the target and the desire for minimizing mission cost. Minimizing the mass and power of an instrument reduce the size, complexity and therefore the mission cost. To enable more capable missions without high cost we propose to develop a hyperspectral/multispectral imager designed for a microsatellite platform that will function in a reduced light environment while minimizing the mass and power consumption. This type of instrument is crucial to the study of small bodies such as near earth asteroids and for missions further afield by maximizing capability while minimizing the instrumental cost and complexity. The Compact Hyperspectral Aberration-corrected Platform (CHAP) is proposed as a new, innovative instrument using an aberration-correcting holographic grating to make maximal use of two optical components, allowing for functionality over an optical bandpass (400-800 nm) with <100 microradian spatial resolution and 1.44 nm spectral resolution. The optical design of CHAP produces a white light zeroth order image from undiffracted light to be formed at the telescope focus, enabling the co-registration of spatial and spectral information, providing unprecedented context never before seen in an instrument for planetary and lunar science low-light observation. The CHAP spectrograph will be demonstrated in a 3U CubeSat-compatible form factor. Phase I activities will produce a proof-of-concept demonstration on an optical bench-top to a TRL 4 level. Follow on Phase II efforts will produce a CHAP with full capabilities for space environment qualification.

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Oceanus Cruises: 296, 301 and 303 Shipboard meteorology and sea surface measurements along the ship's track Note: I (Jim Manning) suggest that investigators use Dick Payne's version of OCEANUS alongtrack data. The raw data I post here was processed primarily while underway and has obvious problems. There are unrealistic (sometimes negative) temperature and eratic salinity. Winds are of especially poor quality as noted below. I have been delayed in getting this data on-line because I am not happy with my "corrected" wind (with ships motion removed) and, I am still not comfortable with posting the corrected wind so I have added a comment on the fact that it is questionable. I have notified the OCEANUS SSSG people about this problem. In the meantime I suggest that any one interested in wind for these periods use the NOAA buoy winds or Dick Paynes OCEANUS alongtrack data instead. Data submitted by: James Manning National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA Woods Hole, MA 02543 voice: 508-495-2211 fax: 508-495-2258 email: jmanning@whsun1.wh.whoi.edu (mailto:jmanning@whsun1.wh.whoi.edu) Last modified: Sept 16, 2005; gfh w/ input from J.Manning

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Data on the heat content of coal that is shipped to the electric power sector. Data organized by mine state and by coal, i.e., lignite, anthracite, subbituminous, bituminous, waste coal, and synfuel coal. Quarterly and annual data available. Users of the EIA API are required to obtain an API Key via this registration form: http://www.eia.gov/beta/api/register.cfm

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The NOAA Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) produces national standardized land cover and change products for the coastal regions of the U.S. C-CAP products inventory coastal intertidal areas, wetlands, and adjacent uplands with the goal of monitoring changes in these habitats, on a one-to-five year repeat cycle. The timeframe for this metadata is reported as 2006-Era, but the actual dates of the Landsat imagery used to create the land cover may have been acquired a few years before or after each era. These maps are developed utilizing Landsat Thematic Mapper imagery, and can be used to track changes in the landscape through time. This trend information gives important feedback to managers on the success or failure of management policies and programs and aid in developing a scientific understanding of the Earth system and its response to natural and human-induced changes. This understanding allows for the prediction of impacts due to these changes and the assessment of their cumulative effects, helping coastal resource managers make more informed regional decisions. NOAA C-CAP is a contributing member to the Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics consortium and C-CAP products are included as the coastal expression of land cover within the National Land Cover Database.

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This memorandum explains the FNS policy that extends the flexibility regarding Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) maximums for the school year 2013-2014. This memo allows State agencies to assess compliance based on the minimum daily and weekly serving requirements only, therefore, they are able to exceed the limit on the number of ounces of M/MA that can be served in any given week as long as they are compliant with the calorie requirements of the new meal pattern.

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The proposal addresses the NASA's need to enable scientific discovery and the topic's requirements for: processing large volumes of data, commonly available on the Internet, into useful information; intelligent search of large, distributed data archives and data discovery through searches of heterogeneous data sets and architectures; and search agents that support the use of NASA data. A precondition for data discovery in large distributed data environments, is the accurate and consistent characterization of the data stored in the archives. To accurately and consistently characterize data requires an enterprise policy and process for tagging data with metadata. Our proposal for a Taxonomy Enabled Discovery system (TED) provides a process and technology that assists and automates the process of generating and harvesting metadata. The approach employs a highly innovative taxonomy management platform, based on a hybrid of linguistic, statistical, machine learning, and advanced visualization techniques, enhanced with NASA data, supporting open metadata standards and a grid architecture. We demonstrate the feasibility of our approach in a NASA NTRS OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative ? Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) environment and prototype.

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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information And supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classificatons used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent- annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the UTM projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.

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Hurricane Hugo poster. Multi-spectral image from NOAA-11 captures Hurricane Hugo slamming into South Carolina coast on September 21, 1989. Poster size is 36"x36".

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Underway surface air temperature and sea water temperature were collected aboard the Skelton Castle while in route from England to Bombay India as part of the East India Company during the dates 28 February 1800 to 3 June 1800. The data were prepared by one Mr. R. Perrins on behalf of Sir Anthony Carlisle as part of a study "to determine whether fishes possess any other temperature than that of the water in which they live." A table containing the data was found in Nicholson's "Journal of Natural Philosophy", published in 1804.

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The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. State Legislative Districts (SLDs) are the areas from which members are elected to State legislatures. The SLDs embody the upper (senate) and lower (house) chambers of the state legislature. Nebraska has a unicameral legislature and the District of Columbia has a single council, both of which the Census Bureau treats as upper-chamber legislative areas for the purpose of data presentation; there are no data by SLDL for either Nebraska or the District of Columbia. A unique three-character census code, identified by State participants, is assigned to each SLD within a state. In Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, and Puerto Rico, the Redistricting Data Program (RDP) participant did not define the SLDs to cover all of the state or state equivalent area. In these areas with no SLDs defined, the code "ZZZ" has been assigned, which is treated as a single SLD for purposes of data presentation. The boundaries of the 2014 State legislative districts were provided by state-level participants through the RDP and reflect the districts used to elect members in or prior to the November 2014 election.

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Aerial photographs were acquired for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Benthic Mapping Project in 1999 by NOAA Aircraft Operation Centers aircraft and National Geodetic Survey cameras and personnel. Approximately 600, color, 9 by 9 inch photos were taken of the coastal waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at 1:48000 scale. Specific sun angle and maximum percent cloud cover restrictions were adhered to when possible during photography missions to ensure collection of high quality imagery for the purpose of benthic mapping. Prints and diapositives were created from the original negatives. Diapositives were then scanned at a resolution of 500 dpi using a metric scanner, yielding 2.4 by 2.4 meter pixels for the 1:48000 scale photography. All scans were saved in TIF format for the purposes of orthorectification and photointerpretation. Original TIF's were also converted to *.jpg format to reduce file size and facilitate web-based image distribution. Images are currently available in jpeg format for download at 72, 150, and 500 dpi resolution. Historical images are available for some locations.

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Weather Bureau and US Army Corps and other reports of storms from 1886-1955. Hourly precipitation from recording rain gauges captured during heavy rain, snow, flooding, or hurricane events.

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Stores Management Information about Medicare Part C & Part D data for premiums and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Subsidy processing and workload management data.

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Experimental field study conducted on the Elwha River to test foodweb effects of adding coho salmon carcasses to side channels of the lower and middle river. Study was initiated in the summer of 2007, carcasses placed in January of 2008, and field data collected until August 2008. Our research approach is unique in that we will compare the effects of carcass placement in locations with and without current anadromy, and do so in the context of monitoring a major dam removal effort. By helping to develop a more mechanistic understanding of how marine nutrients affect freshwater productivity, this study directly tackles questions central to the NWFSC Salmon Research Plan and is of great interest to the larger scientific community. Salmonids, benthic invertebrates, periphyton, stable isotopes, growth, composition

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In response to NASA Topic S7.01, Visual Learning Systems, Inc. (VLS) will develop a novel hyperspectral plug-in toolkit for its award winning Feature Analyst<SUP>REG</SUP> software that will (a) leverage VLS' proven algorithms to provide a new, simple, and long-awaited approach to materials classification from hyperspectral imagery (HSI), and (b) improve state-of-the-art Feature Analyst's automated feature extraction (AFE) capabilities by effectively incorporating detailed spectral information into its extraction process. HSI techniques, such as spectral end-member classification, can provide effective materials classification; however, current methods are slow (or manual), cumbersome, complex for analysts, and are limited to materials classification only. Feature Analyst, on the other hand has a simple workflow of (a) an analyst providing a few examples (e.g., pixels of a certain material) and (b) an advanced software agent classifying the rest of the imagery based on the examples. This simple yet powerful approach will be used as a new paradigm for materials classification. In addition, Feature Analyst uses, along with spectral information, feature characteristics such as spatial association, size, shape, texture, pattern, and shadow in its generic AFE process. Incorporating the best spectral classifier techniques with the best AFE approach promises to greatly increase the usefulness and applicability of HSI