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32 U.S. Code § 715 - Property loss; personal injury or death: activities under certain sections of this title
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(a) Under such regulations as the Secretary of the Army or Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe, he or, subject to appeal to him, the Judge Advocate General of the armed force under his jurisdiction, if designated by him, may settle and pay in an amount not more than $100,000 a claim against the United States for—
(2) damage to, or loss of, personal property, including property bailed to the United States or the National Guard and including registered or insured mail damaged, lost, or destroyed by a criminal act while in the possession of the National Guard; or
(3) personal injury or death; either caused by a member of the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard, as the case may be, while engaged in training or duty under section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of this title or any other provision of law for which he is entitled to pay under section 206 of title 37, or for which he has waived that pay, and acting within the scope of his employment; or otherwise incident to noncombat activities of the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard, as the case may be, under one of those sections.
(b) A claim may be allowed under subsection (a) only if—
(1) it is presented in writing within two years after it accrues, except that if the claim accrues in time of war or armed conflict or if such a war or armed conflict intervenes within two years after it accrues, and if good cause is shown, the claim may be presented not later than two years after the war or armed conflict is terminated;
(3) it is not for personal injury or death of such a member or a person employed under section 709 of this title, whose injury or death is incident to his service;
(4) the damage to, or loss of, property, or the personal injury or death, was not caused wholly or partly by a negligent or wrongful act of the claimant, his agent, or his employee, or, if so caused, allowed only to the extent that the law of the place where the act or omission complained of occurred would permit recovery from a private individual under like circumstances; and
For the purposes of clause (1), the dates of the beginning and end of an armed conflict are the dates established by concurrent resolution of Congress or by a determination of the President.
(c) Payment may not be made under this section for reimbursement for medical, hospital, or burial services furnished at the expense of the United States or of any State or the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
(d) If the Secretary concerned considers that a claim in excess of $100,000 is meritorious, and the claim otherwise is payable under this section, the Secretary may pay the claimant $100,000 and report any meritorious amount in excess of $100,000 to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment under section 1304 of title 31.
(e) Except as provided in subsection (d), no claim may be paid under this section unless the amount tendered is accepted by the claimant in full satisfaction.
(f) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, an officer or employee under the jurisdiction of the Secretary may settle a claim that otherwise would be payable under this section in an amount not to exceed $25,000. A decision of the officer or employee who makes a final settlement decision under this section may be appealed by the claimant to the Secretary concerned or an officer or employee designated by the Secretary for that purpose.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the settlement of a claim under this section is final and conclusive.
Source(Added Pub. L. 86–740, § 1(1),Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 878; amended Pub. L. 87–649, § 8(b),Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 495; Pub. L. 90–486, § 2(3),Aug. 13, 1968, 82 Stat. 756; Pub. L. 90–525, § 6,Sept. 26, 1968, 82 Stat. 878; Pub. L. 91–312, § 3,July 8, 1970, 84 Stat. 412; Pub. L. 92–445, Sept. 29, 1972, 86 Stat. 745; Pub. L. 93–336, § 3,July 8, 1974, 88 Stat. 292; Pub. L. 98–564, § 4,Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2919; Pub. L. 104–316, title II, § 202(r),Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3844.)
1996—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–316substituted "Secretary of the Treasury" for "Comptroller General".
1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–564, § 4(1), substituted "$100,000" for "$25,000".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–564, § 4(2), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: "If the Secretary of the military department concerned considers that a claim in excess of $25,000 is meritorious and would otherwise be covered by this section, he may pay the claimant $25,000 and report the excess to Congress for its consideration".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 98–564, § 4(3), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) read as follows: "In any case where the amount to be paid is not more than $5,000, the authority contained in subsection (a) may be delegated to any officer of the Army or the Air Force, as the case may be, who has been delegated authority under section 2733 (g) of title 10, to settle similar claims, subject to appeal to the Secretary concerned, or his designee for that purpose".
1974—Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 93–336, § 3(1), (2), substituted "$25,000" for "$15,000".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 93–336, § 3(3), substituted "$5,000" for "$2,500".
1972—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 92–445inserted provision that claim may be allowed to extent that law of place where act or omission complained of occurred would permit recovery from a private individual under similar circumstances, when damage to or loss of property, or personal injury or death was caused wholly or partly by a negligent or wrongful act of claimant, his agent, or his employee.
1970—Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 91–312substituted "$15,000" for "$5,000".
1968—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 90–486struck out "caused by a person employed under section 709 of this title acting within the scope of his employment;" after "acting within the scope of his employment;".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 90–525increased limitation on amount of settlement from $1,000 to $2,500 and provided for appeals to Secretary concerned, or his designee, from determinations delegating authority to settle claims to an officer of the Army or the Air Force.
1962—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 87–649substituted "section 206 of title 37" for "section 301 of title 37".
Effective Date of 1968 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 90–486effective Jan. 1, 1968, except that no deductions or withholding from salary which result therefrom shall commence before the first day of the first pay period that begins on or after Jan. 1, 1968, see section 11 ofPub. L. 90–486, set out as a note under section 709 of this title.
Effective Date of 1962 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 87–649effective Nov. 1, 1962, see section 15 ofPub. L. 87–649, set out as an Effective Date note preceding section 101 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.
Savings Provision for Claims Arising Before January 1, 1969
Settlement and payment of claims arising under this section before January 1, 1969, see section 3(a) ofPub. L. 90–486, set out as a note under section 709 of this title.
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49 U.S. Code § 44502 - General facilities and personnel authority
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(a) General Authority.—
(1) The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may—
(2) The cost of site preparation work associated with acquiring, establishing, or improving an air navigation facility under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection shall be charged to amounts available for that purpose appropriated under section 48101 (a) of this title. The Secretary of Transportation may make an agreement with an airport owner or sponsor (as defined in section 47102 of this title) so that the owner or sponsor will provide the work and be paid or reimbursed by the Secretary from the appropriated amounts.
(3) The Secretary of Transportation may authorize a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government to carry out any duty or power under this subsection with the consent of the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality.
(4) Purchase of instrument landing system.—
(A) Establishment of program.— The Secretary shall purchase precision approach instrument landing system equipment for installation at airports on an expedited basis.
(B) Authorization.— No less than $30,000,000 of the amounts appropriated under section 48101 (a) for each of fiscal years 2000 through 2002 shall be used for the purpose of carrying out this paragraph, including acquisition under new or existing contracts, site preparation work, installation, and related expenditures.
(5) Improvements on leased properties.— The Administrator may make improvements to real property leased for no or nominal consideration for an air navigation facility, regardless of whether the cost of making the improvements exceeds the cost of leasing the real property, if—
(B) the improvements are essential for accomplishment of the mission of the Federal Aviation Administration; and
(b) Certification of Necessity.— Except for Government money expended under this part or for a military purpose, Government money may be expended to acquire, establish, construct, operate, repair, alter, or maintain an air navigation facility only if the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration certifies in writing that the facility is reasonably necessary for use in air commerce or for the national defense. An interested person may apply for a certificate for a facility to be acquired, established, constructed, operated, repaired, altered, or maintained by or for the person.
(c) Ensuring Conformity With Plans and Policies.—
(1) To ensure conformity with plans and policies for, and allocation of, airspace by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration under section 40103 (b)(1) of this title, a military airport, military landing area, or missile or rocket site may be acquired, established, or constructed, or a runway may be altered substantially, only if the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration is given reasonable prior notice so that the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may advise the appropriate committees of Congress and interested departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government on the effect of the acquisition, establishment, construction, or alteration on the use of airspace by aircraft. A disagreement between the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Secretary of Defense or the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration may be appealed to the President for a final decision.
(2) To ensure conformity, an airport or landing area not involving the expenditure of Government money may be established or constructed, or a runway may be altered substantially, only if the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration is given reasonable prior notice so that the Administrator may provide advice on the effects of the establishment, construction, or alteration on the use of airspace by aircraft.
(d) Public Use and Emergency Assistance.—
(1) The head of a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government having jurisdiction over an air navigation facility owned or operated by the Government may provide, under regulations the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality prescribes, for public use of the facility.
(2) The head of a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government having jurisdiction over an airport or emergency landing field owned or operated by the Government may provide, under regulations the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality prescribes, for assistance, and the sale of fuel, oil, equipment, and supplies, to an aircraft, but only when necessary, because of an emergency, to allow the aircraft to continue to the nearest airport operated by private enterprise. The head of the department, agency, or instrumentality shall provide for the assistance and sale at the prevailing local fair market value as determined by the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality. An amount that the head decides is equal to the cost of the assistance provided and the fuel, oil, equipment, and supplies sold shall be credited to the appropriation from which the cost was paid. The balance shall be credited to miscellaneous receipts.
(e) Transfers of Instrument Landing Systems.— An airport may transfer, without consideration, to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration an instrument landing system (and associated approach lighting equipment and runway visual range equipment) that conforms to performance specifications of the Administrator if a Government airport aid program, airport development aid program, or airport improvement project grant was used to assist in purchasing the system. The Administrator shall accept the system and operate and maintain it under criteria of the Administrator.
Source(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e),July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1175; Pub. L. 103–305, title I, § 120(a),Aug. 23, 1994, 108 Stat. 1581; Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(54),Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4385; Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(75),Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3396; Pub. L. 106–181, title I, § 153, title VII, § 712,Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 87, 160.)
|Revised Section
|Source (U.S. Code)
|Source (Statutes at Large)
|49 App.:1348(b) (1st sentence less cl. (3)).
|Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, § 307(b) (1st sentence less cl. (3), 2d sentence), 72 Stat. 750; Jan. 12, 1983, Pub. L. 97–449, § 4(c), 96 Stat. 2442.
|49 App.:1655(c)(1).
|Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(c)(1), 80 Stat. 938; Jan. 12, 1983, Pub. L. 97–449, § 7(b), 96 Stat. 2444.
|49 App.:2205(a)(3).
|Sept. 3, 1982, Pub. L. 97–248, § 506(a)(3), 96 Stat. 677; Dec. 30, 1987, Pub. L. 100–223, § 105(a)(1), (g)(1), 101 Stat. 1489, 1494.
|49 App.:1348(b) (2d sentence).
|49 App.:1349(a) (1st, 2d sentences).
|Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, §§ 308(a) (1st, 2d sentences), (b), 309, 1107, 72 Stat. 750, 751, 798.
|49 App.:1655(c)(1).
|49 App.:1349(b).
|49 App.:1655(c)(1).
|49 App.:1350.
|49 App.:1655(c)(1).
|49 App.:1507.
|49 App.:1743.
|Aug. 11, 1959, Pub. L. 86–154, 73 Stat. 333.
|49 App.:2205 (notes).
|Nov. 21, 1989, Pub. L. 101–164, § 331, 103 Stat. 1097.
|Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–516, § 324, 104 Stat. 2182.
|Oct. 28, 1991, Pub. L. 102–143, § 324, 105 Stat. 943.
|Oct. 6, 1992, Pub. L. 102–388, § 324, 106 Stat. 1547.
In this section, the words "department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government" are substituted for "Federal department or agency" in 49 App.:1348(b), "agencies" in 49 App.:1349(b), and "department or other agency" and "Government department or other agency" in 49 App.:1507 for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsections (a)(1), (b), and (c), the word "Administrator" in sections 303 (c) (1st sentence), 307(b), 308(a) (1st and 2d sentences) and (b), and 309 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (Public Law 85–726, 72 Stat. 750, 751) is retained on authority of 49:106(g).
In subsection (a)(1), before clause (A), the words "within the limits of available appropriations made by the Congress" are omitted as surplus. In clause (A), the words "wherever necessary" are omitted as surplus. In clause (B), the word "necessary" is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "by the Secretary" and "to the Secretary" are omitted as surplus. The last sentence is substituted for 49 App.:2205(a)(3) (last sentence) to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (a)(3), the words "subject to such regulations, supervision, and review as he may prescribe" are omitted because of 49:322(a). The words "from time to time make such provision as he shall deem appropriate" are omitted as surplus. The words "duty or power" are substituted for "function" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code. The words "the head of" are added for clarity and consistency.
In subsection (b), the words "(whether or not in cooperation with State or other local governmental agencies)" and "thereon" are omitted as surplus. The words "landing area" are omitted as being included in the definition of "air navigation facility" in section 40102(a) of the revised title. The words "recommendation and" are omitted as surplus. The words "under regulations prescribed by him" are omitted because of 49:322(a). The word "proposed" is omitted as surplus. The word "acquired" is added for consistency in this subsection.
In subsection (c)(1), the words "In order", "layout", and "In case of . . . the matter" are omitted as surplus. The words "Secretary of Defense" are substituted for "Department of Defense" because of 10:133(a). The words "the Administrator of" are added because of 42:2472(a).
In subsection (c)(2), the word "layout" is omitted as surplus. The words "pursuant to regulations prescribed by him" are omitted because of 49:322(a). The words "the establishment, building, or alteration" are substituted for "such construction" for clarity and consistency in this section.
In subsection (d)(1), the words "under such conditions and to such extent as . . . deems advisable and" are omitted as surplus. The word "provide" is substituted for "be made available", and the words "of the facility" are added, for clarity.
In subsection (d)(2), the words "All amounts received under this subsection shall be covered into the Treasury" are omitted because of 31:3302(b). The words "services, shelter . . . other" and "if any" are omitted as surplus.
In subsection (e), the words "or compact" are omitted as surplus. The words "or States" are omitted because of 1:1. The text of 49 App.:1743 (last sentence) is omitted as surplus.
In subsection (f), the words "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" and "thereafter" are omitted as surplus.
Pub. L. 103–429
This amends 49:44502(b) to clarify the restatement of 49 App.:1349(a) (1st, 2d sentences) by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 1175).
Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(75)(A)
This amends 49:44502(c)(1) to correct an error in the codification enacted by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 1175).
Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(75)(B)
This strikes 49:44502(e) and redesignates 49:44502(f) as 49:44502(e) because of the restatement of former 49:44502(e) as 49:40121.
2000—Subsec. (a)(4)(B). Pub. L. 106–181, § 153, substituted "each of fiscal years 2000 through 2002" for "each of fiscal years 1995 and 1996" and inserted "under new or existing contracts" after "including acquisition".
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 106–181, § 712, added par. (5).
1996—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(75)(A), substituted "To ensure" for "To ensure that".
Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 104–287, § 5(75)(B), redesignatedsubsec. (f) as (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which read as follows:
"(e) Consent of Congress.—Congress consents to a State making an agreement, not in conflict with a law of the United States, with another State to develop or operate an airport facility."
1994—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 103–305added par. (4).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–429inserted "Government" before "money may be expended".
Effective Date of 2000 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–181applicable only to fiscal years beginning after Sept. 30, 1999, see section 3 ofPub. L. 106–181, set out as a note under section 106 of this title.
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–429effective July 5, 1994, see section 9 ofPub. L. 103–429, set out as a note under section 321 of this title.
High Performance, Sustainable, and Cost-Effective Air Traffic Control Facilities
Pub. L. 112–95, title V, § 508,Feb. 14, 2012, 126 Stat. 106, provided that: "The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may implement, to the extent practicable, sustainable practices for the incorporation of energy-efficient design, equipment, systems, and other measures in the construction and major renovation of air traffic control facilities of the Administration in order to reduce energy consumption at, improve the environmental performance of, and reduce the cost of maintenance for such facilities."
Strategy for Staffing, Hiring, and Training Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Staff
Pub. L. 113–76, div. L, title I, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 578, provided in part: "That not later than March 31 of each fiscal year hereafter, the Administrator [of the Federal Aviation Administration] shall transmit to Congress a companion report that describes a comprehensive strategy for staffing, hiring, and training flight standards and aircraft certification staff in a format similar to the one utilized for the controller staffing plan, including stated attrition estimates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal year".
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 112–55, div. C, title I, Nov. 18, 2011, 125 Stat. 646.
Pub. L. 111–117, div. A, title I, Dec. 16, 2009, 123 Stat. 3040.
Pilot Program for Innovative Financing of Air Traffic Control Equipment
Pub. L. 108–176, title I, § 182,Dec. 12, 2003, 117 Stat. 2515, provided that:
"(a) In General.—In order to test the cost effectiveness and feasibility of long-term financing of modernization of major air traffic control systems, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may establish a pilot program to test innovative financing techniques through amending, subject to section 1341 of title 31, United States Code, a contract for more than one, but not more than 20, fiscal years to purchase and install air traffic control equipment for the Administration. Such amendments may be for more than one, but not more than 10, fiscal years.
"(b) Cancellation.—A contract described in subsection (a) may include a cancellation provision if the Administrator determines that such a provision is necessary and in the best interest of the United States. Any such provision shall include a cancellation liability schedule that covers reasonable and allocable costs incurred by the contractor through the date of cancellation plus reasonable profit, if any, on those costs. Any such provision shall not apply if the contract is terminated by default of the contractor.
"(c) Contract Provisions.—If feasible and practicable for the pilot program, the Administrator may make an advance contract provision to achieve economic-lot purchases and more efficient production rates.
"(d) Limitation.—The Administrator may not amend a contract under this section until the program for the terminal automation replacement systems has been rebaselined in accordance with the acquisition management system of the Administration.
"(e) Annual Reports.—At the end of each fiscal year during the term of the pilot program, the Administrator shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on how the Administrator has implemented in such fiscal year the pilot program, the number and types of contracts or contract amendments that are entered into under the program, and the program's cost effectiveness.
"(f) Funding.—Out of amounts appropriated under section 48101 [probably means section 48101 of title 49, United States Code] for fiscal year 2004, such sums as may be necessary shall be available to carry out this section."
Enhanced Vision Technologies
Pub. L. 106–181, title I, § 124,Apr. 5, 2000, 114 Stat. 75, provided that:
"(a) Study.—The Administrator [of the Federal Aviation Administration] shall enter into a cooperative research and development agreement to study the benefits of utilizing enhanced vision technologies to replace, enhance, or add to conventional airport approach and runway lighting systems.
"(b) Report.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 5, 2000], the Administrator shall transmit to Congress a progress report on the work accomplished under the cooperative agreements detailing the evaluations performed to determine the potential of enhanced vision technology to meet the operational requirements of the intended application.
"(c) Certification.—Not later than 180 days after the conclusion of work under the research agreements, the Administrator shall transmit to Congress a report on the potential of enhanced vision technology to satisfy the operational requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and a schedule for the development of performance standards for certification appropriate to the application of the enhanced vision technologies. If the Administrator certifies an enhanced vision technology as meeting such performance standards, the technology shall be treated as a navigation aid or other aid for purposes of section 47102 (3)(B)(i) of title 49, United States Code."
Transfer by Airports of Instrument Landing Systems and Associated Equipment to Federal Aviation Administration
Pub. L. 109–115, div. A, title I, § 101,Nov. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2401, which provided that airports may transfer to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument landing systems (along with associated approach lighting equipment and runway visual range equipment) which conform to FAA design and performance specifications, the purchase of which was assisted by a Federal airport-aid program, airport development aid program or airport improvement program grant, provided that the FAA accept such equipment and operate and maintain it in accordance with agency criteria, was from the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, and was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 108–447, div. H, title I, § 101,Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3203.
Pub. L. 108–199, div. F, title I, § 101,Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 284.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. I, title III, § 313,Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 410.
Pub. L. 107–87, title III, § 313,Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 858.
Pub. L. 106–346, § 101(a) [title III, § 314], Oct. 23, 2000, 114 Stat. 1356, 1356A–27.
Pub. L. 106–69, title III, § 314,Oct. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1018.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(g) [title III, § 314], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–439, 2681–468.
Pub. L. 105–66, title III, § 314,Oct. 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 1443.
Pub. L. 104–205, title III, § 314,Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2971.
Pub. L. 104–50, title III, § 317,Nov. 15, 1995, 109 Stat. 455.
Pub. L. 103–331, title III, § 317,Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2491, repealed by Pub. L. 104–287, § 7(4),Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3400.
Cost Savings Associated With Purchase
Pub. L. 103–305, title I, § 120(b),Aug. 23, 1994, 108 Stat. 1581, provided that: "Notwithstanding other provisions of law or regulations to the contrary, the Administrator [of the Federal Aviation Administration] shall establish, within 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 23, 1994], a process through which airport sponsors may take advantage of cost savings associated with the purchase and installation of instrument landing systems, along with associated equipment, under existing or future Federal Aviation Administration contracts. The process established by the Administrator may provide for the direct reimbursement (including administrative costs) of the Administrator by an airport sponsor using grants funds under subchapter I of chapter 471 of subtitle VII of title 49, United States Code, relating to airport improvement, for the ordering of such equipment and installation or for the direct ordering of such equipment and installation by an airport sponsor, using such grant funds, from the suppliers with which the Administrator has contracted."
Grandfather Provision for FAA Demonstration Project
Pub. L. 103–260, title IV, § 401,May 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 702, provided that:
"(a) In general.—Notwithstanding the termination of the personnel demonstration project for certain Federal Aviation Administration employees on June 17, 1994, pursuant to section 4703 of title 5, United States Code, the Federal Aviation Administration, subject to subsection (d), shall continue to pay quarterly retention allowance payments in accordance with subsection (b) to those employees who are entitled to quarterly retention allowance payments under the demonstration project as of June 16, 1994.
"(b) Computation Rules.—
"(1) In general.—The amount of each quarterly retention allowance payment to which an employee is entitled under subsection (a) shall be the amount of the last quarterly retention allowance payment paid to such employee under the personnel demonstration project prior to June 17, 1994, reduced by that portion of the amount of any increase in the employee's annual rate of basic pay subsequent to June 17, 1994, from any source, which is allocable to the quarter for which the allowance is to be paid (or, if applicable, to that portion of the quarter for which the allowance is to be paid). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the increase in an employee's annual rate of basic pay includes—
"(B) any increase in locality-based comparability payments under section 5304 of such title 5 (except if, or to the extent that, such increase is offset by a reduction of an interim geographic adjustment under section 302 of the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 1990 (5 U.S.C. 5304 note));
"(C) any establishment or increase in a special rate of pay under section 5305 of such title 5;
"(D) any increase in basic pay pursuant to a promotion under section 5334 of such title 5;
"(E) any periodic step-increase under section 5335 of such title 5;
"(F) any additional step-increase under section 5336 of such title 5; and
"(G) any other increase in annual rate of basic pay under any other provision of law.
"(2) Section rule.—In the case of an employee on leave without pay or other similar status for any part of the quarter prior to June 17, 1994, based on which the amount of the allowance payments for such employee under subsection (a) are computed, the 'amount of the last quarterly retention allowance payment paid to such employee under the personnel demonstration project prior to June 17, 1994' shall, for purposes of paragraph (1), be deemed to be the amount of the allowance which would have been payable to such employee for such quarter under such project had such employee been in pay status throughout such quarter.
"(c) Termination.—An employee's entitlement to quarterly retention allowance payments under this section shall cease when—
"(1) the amount of such allowance is reduced to zero under subsection (b), or
"(2) the employee separates or moves to a position in which the employee would not, prior to June 17, 1994, have been entitled to receive an allowance under the demonstration project,whichever is earlier.
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Though the parabolic reflector was a perfect design, even good technicians, more so the villagers, found it difficult to construct parabolic reflectors even with the help of templates. This was how the Fresnel reflectors gained importance. The very first design in this category came from Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA) in 1961 . Three to four rings of masonite (hardboard like material) were cut from a 4' x 4' sheet. Aluminized polyester was stuck to this. After which the rings were nailed to specially notched wooden reapers to form a Fresnel concentrator. VITA provided a template of these materials as it was a do-it-yourself project (VITA 1971). The cooking pot was supported on a rod projecting from the center. Adjustments, once in 30 minutes were considered sufficient. Ease of construction and focusing characteristics made this design better than the regular parabolic reflector (VITA 1961). Professor Garg, an Indian designer (Garg et al 1978), suggests further improvements by making the reflector with five to six rings.
Recently Mr. Ed Norman of Peru has taken keen interest in the VITA design and has revived it. I am yet to get the latest details from him as to the performance.
Mr Juan Urrutia Sanz of Spain has revived VITA cooker, and the photo shows his cooker in front of an imposing building of Madrid, Spain
In a comparative study the VITA design emerged as a top model (Garg 1978). Attracted by the simplicity of the Fresnel geometry, Steenbleek developed an ingenious way of making Fresnel concentrator (strips of reflector materials, with the width determined by using a computer) were wound in concentric circles on a suitable support. Solar stalwarts like Edmondson (1981) claim that this design was a boon to solar designers. Reflectors of any size could be easily fabricated. The reviewer tried out this technique but encountered considerable difficulty in cutting and fixing strips.Bernie Mueller of Germany who visited my site in March 2003, has directed me to his web site http://www.mueller-solartechnik.com. Some more interesting variation of Fresnel design. The photograph taken from his site gives good details. The linearly arranged Fresnel lens focuses light on to a pot kept at the focal point, about 50 cm away from the mirrors. The design is said to deliver ~300W power. The one which could deliver ~600 W is in the form of Cross says Mr. Muller. He recommends unit with glass mirrors. The standard cooker comes with an aluminium foil reflector.
Fatangre's (1992) design is actually a box type design, wherein he incorporates a transparent Fresnel lens in the lid of the Gosh type box ( described later).
Another interesting Fresnel arrangement has been described by Bob Culbertson,of US, in which an array of flat mirrors are lined up which focus the sun rays at the bottom. The configuration could be described with the help of forward and backward slashes.
This configuration would work, but it may not be possible to divert the focused rays to the base of a pot, for this will be a line focus.
Another new design of Fresnel lens was displayed at the recent Granada exhibition, a photo of which has been kindly sent by Tom Sponheim. Unfortunately, we don't have any further details on this cooker.
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- August 2011: Students at MIT are working on a case study for a new type of solar powered outdoor grill. Based on the technology from MIT professor David Wilson, this grill would collect thermal energy from the sun and store it to allow cooking times for up to twenty five hours at temperatures above 230°C (450°F). Wilson's technology uses a Fresnel solar reflector to harness the sun's energy to melt down a container of Lithium Nitrate. The Lithium Nitrate serves as a solar battery. Due to its phase change reaction, the thermal energy is able to be stored for longer periods of time and at higher temperatures, by means of latent heat storage. Heat is then redistributed through convection, which allows for outdoor cooking. A Solar Grill Prototype for a Greener Tomorrow, August, 2011 - BarbequeLovers.com
- April 2010: Patricia McArdle met a group of Navajo high school students who have used designs they found on the internet to make several solar cookers including the Cookit, box cookers and a Fresnel lens solar fryer for making traditional Navajo fry bread. Their Fresnel cooker won second prize two weeks ago at the nationwide Spirit of Innovation contest--beating out some elite science high schools. They and their science teacher, Paul McCarl, working with very limited resources, are now trying to make a large fresnel solar cooker that can be used by Navajo families to make fry bread.


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On his way to winning the season-four Bellator featherweight tournament, Pat Curran outpointed Ronnie Mann to hand him just his third professional loss in 24 fights.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The race for Richmond County sheriff took another turn Tuesday as Georgia's Secretary of State's Office says it's investigating Richard Roundtree for vote buying.
Latasha Moore told Richmond County investigators she was at a Roundtree campaign event at Dogwood Terrace when she was approached by Jerry Lee Jordan. The report alleges Jordan promised Moore a car if she could get her and four others to the polls to vote for Lt. Roundtree.
Moore also told investigators she "found and encouraged several others" to vote for Roundtree and even got "elections certificates" proving her vote.
The report says she then contacted Jordan, who denied her a car because "the candidate had lost by 1,000 votes."
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Roundtree also denied an interview but released this statement:
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Roundtree beat out Cpt. Scott Peebles in the Democratic race on Aug. 21 by less than 450 votes. Roundtree is supposed to face off with Republican candidate Freddie Sanders in November. Sanders just received the endorsement from Sheriff Ronnie Strength.
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Mitch and Susan K. Golant's What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed is excellent for families who are newly dealing with loved ones with clinical depression. The Golants also provide insight into the "blues," which are distinguished from clinical depression. This book can answer many of the questions asked by families in the moments of distress as they first watch their loved one struggle with depression.
The Golants' book is organized around two points, "Understanding Depression" and "What to Do." Appendices include resources, helpful organizations, a glossary, and a bibliography. The information is made more real by Dr. Golant's illustrating his points with examples from his own life—his mother suffered from clinical depression—and examples from his practice.
In the first section, the Golants speak to the emotions a family goes through and the myths associated with depression and other mental illnesses and provide very helpful information on the signs of depression, the causes, and the types of depression manifested in different age groups. Just as important is their information about the effects and stresses on the family that must accept a member's depression.
In the second section, the longer of the two, the Golants provide useful advice on how to deal with depression in the family. The authors are helpful about how to express feelings to the loved one, encourage him or her, and resolve conflicts. A long chapter on therapies and treatments offers the encouragement that treatments are highly effective and stresses the need to get the family member into treatment. Psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, drug therapies (drugs correct neurochemical imbalances), and ECT are explained, along with other suggestions about such things as exercise and nutritious food. There is also help with how to find a good therapist and what to expect from hospitalization. A brief discussion about insurance raises the issue of parity, and a later chapter warns about suicide.
The Golants recognize the struggle of dealing with a loved one with depression; but with the information they provide, the family can better understand the illness, better cope with it, and provide better support to its loved one. What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed is recommended as an introduction for the family new to dealing with depression.
What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed by Mitch Golant, Ph.D., and Susan K. Golant. Henry Holt, 1996. 207 pages.


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by Lt. Gen. Lawrence P. Farrell, Jr., USAF (Ret)
As the nation prepares to cope with what could be a flurry of terrorist alerts between now and the November elections, it seems appropriate to ask what the government is doing to protect us from potentially devastating terrorist attacks.
Although questions remain concerning the accuracy of the intelligence about these threats, it is nevertheless reassuring to see that the Department of Homeland Security is taking aggressive steps to help the nation's state and local governments, as well as first responders, prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Among the top priorities at DHS is the need to acquire and field advanced technologies for homeland defense. With a budget of about $1 billion a year for the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, DHS is actively reaching out to industry for their innovations and technical wizardry.
The outreach effort was in full swing last month at a DHS conference in San Diego, organized by NDIA, where Dr. Charles McQueary, DHS undersecretary for science and technology, outlined the department's key goals, and challenged industry to deliver the needed technologies.
DHS has put a lot of effort into analyzing threats and determining its S&T requirements. Officials who spoke at the conference acknowledged that they have a tough challenge, because they are seeking revolutionary technologies and attempting to satisfy a long list of urgent emergency responder needs that can be fielded in the near term. Some technologies, such as chemical detectors and surveillance sensors, are widely available in the marketplace. Others, such as systems that help agencies share intelligence on a national level and missile-defense systems for airliners, are more complex and will require more work, as well as closer collaboration with our nation's laboratories. To foster innovation, the department engages the entire private sector as well as small businesses, under the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program.
One organization in McQueary's S&T Directorate that manages science and technology efforts within DHS is the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency. Although its name resembles the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, this agency is quite different in its approach to developing technologies. While most of DARPA's efforts focus on long-term research, 85 percent of HSARPA's funds target immediate research requirements, and only 15 percent address revolutionary concepts. Unlike the Defense Department, DHS must satisfy regional needs, which vary greatly from one part of the country to another. A case in point is the BioWatch program, which monitors the air in 30 U.S. cities, protecting a large number of Americans.
Another growing concern is the smuggling of nuclear and radiological material across the borders. DHS officials want to field detectors at border crossings that would help stop smugglers, without causing major disruptions to commerce. Low false-alarm rates are critical, noted Leon Feinstein, an HSARPA program manager for nuclear technologies.
Much of the equipment DHS develops is for first responders, which means systems must be affordable, lightweight, portable and easy to use.
From a strategic standpoint, DHS is emphasizing the need to anticipate the intent of enemies who are "dangerous and unpredictable," according to Coast Guard Capt. Dan McClellan, chief of strategic analysis.
The Coast Guard plays a major role in DHS's plans. It is now leading the way toward the creation of an "integrated maritime domain" that would connect local and national agencies so they can share intelligence about incoming vessels and suspicious activities around U.S. ports. The U.S. Navy also will be part of this endeavor, as was recently advocated by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vernon Clark, who characterized this effort as a "maritime NORAD" for the defense of all North American coastal areas. NORAD is the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which monitors the airspace.
The role of information sharing cannot be underestimated in the homeland security arena. Terms such as "knowledge management" and "information assurance" inevitably come up in discussions about DHS's push to integrate the disparate stovepipes of information generated by hundreds of national, state and local agencies. The department is hopeful it can gradually begin to connect the stovepipes and provide real-time data to all agencies and even first responders in the field.
To achieve these ambitious goals, DHS is counting on industry involvement. Officials encourage businesses to monitor key websites, such as www.dhs.gov/openforbusiness, www.hsarpabaa.com, www.hsarpasbir.com, and www.fedbizopps.gov for the latest announcements and solicitations for upcoming projects.
It is clear that DHS has devoted much attention and detailed analysis to define the security problems confronting the nation, and that it has set a number of requirements in the science and technology field that it is confident industry can help fulfill.
In these tense times, it is comforting to see the focus and level of attention that DHS is devoting to its industry research outreach. After all, much of the technical talent the government needs resides in industry, and homeland security should be nothing less than a team effort.
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Two Mesa County boys who were found unconscious and unresponsive in their mother's sport utility vehicle both died of overheating, according to the coroner.
The manner of the deaths of 2-year-old William Hayes Jensen and four-year-old Tyler Brandon Jensen have been ruled an accident, according to a Mesa County Coroner's Office media release. The cause of death was ruled "hyperthermia."
Hyperthermia is an abnormally high or greatly increased body temperature usually resulting from infection, medication, or head injury.
The boys were found in the SUV of 24-year-old Heather Jensen in the early-evening hours of Nov. 27 after she called 911 for help. William was pronounced dead at the scene, while Tyler died later at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora,.
District Attorney Pete Hautzinger described the case as a "difficult one."
"I want to take my time and make the best possible decision" on whether charges will be filed. Hautzinger said his office might not make a decision until sometime next week at the earliest.
Jensen told investigators she left her two boys alone with the SUV parked and its engine running for about 90 minutes near Powderhorn Mountain Resort as she met with a man nearby.
Hyperthermia in colder temperatures is extremely rare. Typically deaths involving children left in hot cars occur during daylight hours in the summer months, when the sun's shortwave radiation heats the dashboard and seat, amplifying the heat.
In a study released in November by the Department of Geosciences at San Francisco State University found that 29 children in the U.S. died from hyperthermia in 2012.


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The Power of Independent Thinking
New Directions for Peace and Security
Recorded: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
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For more than a century U.S. foreign policywhether conducted by Democrats or Republicanshas been based on the assumption that Americans interests are served best by intervening abroad to secure markets, fight potential enemies far from American shores, or engage in democratic nation building. But, what is the record of such policies, including now in Iraq?
Experts: Carl P. Close, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel, James L. Payne, Edward P. StringhamType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy
Living With a Nuclear Iran and North Korea?
Recorded: Thursday, June 21, 2007
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What if North Korea and Iran become nuclear states? If the United States must live with a nuclear Iran and North Korea, what policies should it adopt? Furthermore, could the U.S. change its foreign policy to reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation to even more countries?
Experts: Doug Bandow, Ivan Eland, Trita Parsi, Charles V. PeñaType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy
Is Walmart Good or Bad for America? A Debate
Recorded: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Richard K. Vedder and Ken Jacobs debate whether the rise of Walmart and similar big box retailers have been beneficial or harmful to the US economy.
Richard K. Vedder is Senior Fellow at The Independent Institute and Edwin and Ruth Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Economics and Faculty Associate, Contemporary History Institute, Ohio University. Professor Vedder is co-author (with Lowell Gallaway) of The Independent Institute book, "Out of Work," the recipient of both the Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Award and Mencken Award Finalist for Best Book, and the Institute monograph, Can Teachers Own Their Own Schools?
Ken Jacobs is Chair of the U.C. Berkeley Labor Center, and a former member of the Mayors Universal Health Care Council in San Francisco. He is the Co-author od Declining Job-Based Health Coverage for Working Families in California and the United States, and Hidden Costs of Wal-Mart Jobs.
David J. Theroux is Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Independent Institute and Publisher of The Independent Review.
Type: Independent Institute EventIssues: Antitrust, Competition, and Monopoly, Business, Culture/ Society, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economists, Free Market Economics, History (U.S), Labor and Employment, Politics, Public Health/ Consumer Protection
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Wal-Marts detractors argue that Wal-Mart reduces living standards, hurts retail trade, disrupts communities, and relies on government programs to provide healthcare for many of its workers. Is Wal-Mart a force for good or evil?
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WASHINGTON – Police in Rockville, Md., are looking for a woman with a Cheshire cat tattoo on her neck who they say stole a puppy from a local pet shop.
Employees of Just Puppies on Viers Mill Road in Rockville told police a woman came into the store on April 12 and asked to see a Maltese puppy. She reportedly played with the dog for about 15 to 20 minutes before allegedly putting it in her purse and leaving the store.
Surveillance video shows the woman appearing to put the puppy in her bag at about 5 p.m. The dog is worth more than $1,000, police say.
The woman is described as white, 25 to 30 years old, between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing between 110 and 120 pounds. Employees say she spoke with an Eastern European accent and had a Cheshire cat on the back of her neck.
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Lutron SFSQ-F Skylark 120 Volt 1.5 Ampere Single Pole Quiet 3-Speed Fan Control
Add extended functionality to your ceiling fans with this single-pole 3-speed fan control. 3 quiet speed settings are controlled by the slider for the ultimate in comfort and convenience with the ability to slide to off.
Skylark is the original designer-style slide dimmer from Lutron. It features a convenient rocker switch that turns the lights on and off, and an easy-to-use slide control to adjust the light for any activity. The Skylark replaces any designer-style switch and works with existing multi-gang decorator wall plates.
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