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Title: Magneto-Optical Trap Ion
Source (MOTIS).
Abstract: The invention consists of a
new source for creating a focused ion
beam. A magneto-optical trap serves as
a source of cold atoms that are photo
ionized to produce the ion source.
Under appropriate conditions, the
resulting ion cloud has temperature and
spatial characteristics similar to that of
the initial neutral atom cloud. An
external electric field extracts the ions
which can be focused using standard
charged-particle optics. The cold
temperatures achieved through laser
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excellent characteristics which should
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less. The current produced from this
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parameters of the MOT and can range
from single ions on demand to over 100
pA, a much wider range than is
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Richard F. Kayser,
Chief Scientist.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and
Technology
Announcement of a Public Workshop
on the Establishment of a Laboratory
Accreditation Program (LAP) for
Laboratories Performing
Interoperability, Performance, and
Conformance Biometrics Testing
Under the National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program and
Technical Requirements for Such a
LAP
National Institute of Standards
and Technology, Commerce.
ACTION: Announcement of public
workshop.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST)
announces a public workshop to be held
on July 1, 2008, in the Green
Auditorium of the NIST Administration
Building in Gaithersburg, MD, regarding
the establishment of an accreditation
program and technical requirements for
laboratories that perform biometric
testing including interoperability,
performance, and conformance using
internationally recognized standards
developed by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), NIST, and
by the International Committee for
Information Technology Standards
(INCITS). Additional standards may be
identified throughout the development
of the accreditation program technical
requirements.
The workshop will be held 9
a.m.–4 p.m. on July 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Green Auditorium of the NIST
Administration Building in
Gaithersburg, MD. Please note
admittance instructions under the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brad
Moore, Program Manager, NIST/NVLAP,
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2140,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899–2140, Phone:
(301) 975–5740 or e-mail:
brad.moore@nist.gov.
Information regarding the National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation
Program (NVLAP) and the accreditation
process can be obtained from https://
www.nist.gov/nvlap.
DATES:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The United States
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) requested that NIST establish a
laboratory accreditation program for
laboratories performing inoperability,
performance, and conformance
biometrics testing on Personal
Identification Verification equipment
used in Homeland Security
applications. In accordance with
NVLAP procedures (15 CFR Part 285),
on February 29, 2008, NIST published a
notice in the Federal Register
requesting comments on the proposed
establishment of a laboratory
accreditation program for laboratories
performing testing, interoperability,
performance, and conformance
biometrics testing under the National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation
Program (73 FR 11093). In addition to
soliciting public comments through the
notice, NIST will hold a public
workshop to solicit further public
comments on the proposed
establishment of a laboratory
accreditation program for biometrics
testing. The public workshop will also
solicit comments on the technical
requirements necessary for such a
laboratory accreditation program.
Biometric technologies such as facial,
fingerprint, iris, and voice recognitions
are used to verify the identity of
individuals attempting to gain access to
secure areas. The purpose of the
proposed Biometrics Laboratory
Accreditation Program is to evaluate
testing laboratories’ technical
competencies against known standards
and testing criteria that will ultimately
be used to provide confidence in the
performance of biometric sub-systems.
This notice is issued in accordance
with NVLAP procedures and general
requirements, found in Title 15 Part 25
of the Code of Federal Regulations.
NVLAP provides an unbiased, thirdparty evaluation and recognition of
competence. NVLAP accreditation
signifies that a laboratory has
demonstrated that it operates in
accordance with NVLAP management
and technical requirements pertaining
to quality systems, personnel,
accommodation and environment, test
and calibration methods, equipment,
measurement traceability, sampling,
handling of test and calibration items,
and test and calibration reports.
NVLAP accreditation does not imply
any guarantee (certification) of
laboratory performance or test/
calibration data. NVLAP accreditation is
a finding of laboratory competence.
All visitors to the NIST site are
required to pre-register to be admitted.
Anyone wishing to attend this meeting
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Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
(CZMA), as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1451 et
seq., and the Department of Commerce’s
implementing regulations, 15 CFR part
930, subpart H. The appeal was taken
from an objection by the Maryland
Department of the Environment (State)
to AES’s consistency certification for
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
permits to construct and operate a
liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and
associated 88-mile natural gas pipeline.
The decision record for this appeal
was closed on April 14, 2008. Notice of
Dated: June 6, 2008.
closure was published in the Federal
Richard F. Kayser,
Register. 73 FR 20,028 (April 14, 2008).
Chief Scientist.
Under the CZMA, a final decision on
[FR Doc. E8–13355 Filed 6–12–08; 8:45 am]
the appeal must be issued no later than
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60 days after notice announcing closure
of the decision record is published. 16
U.S.C. 1465(c)(1). This deadline,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
however, may be extended by
publishing (within the 60-day period) a
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
subsequent notice explaining why a
Administration
decision cannot be issued within that
time frame. 16 U.S.C. 1465(c)(1). In this
Federal Consistency Appeal by AES
event, a final decision must be issued no
Sparrows Point LNG, LLC and Midlater than 15 days after the date of
Atlantic Express, LLC From an
Objection by the Maryland Department publication of the subsequent notice. 16
U.S.C. 1465(c)(2).
of the Environment
This announcement provides notice
AGENCY: National Oceanic and
that the deadline for issuing a decision
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
on the appeal has been extended 15
Department of Commerce (Commerce).
days. The Secretary needs the additional
ACTION: Notice of extension of time to
time to complete a review of the record
issue a decision.
and reach a decision. A decision on
AES’s administrative appeal will be
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby provided that
issued no later than June 30, 2008.
the deadline for issuing a decision has
Dated: June 9, 2008.
been extended 15 days, in the federal
Joel La Bissonniere,
consistency appeal filed with the
Assistant General Counsel for Ocean Services.
Department of Commerce by AES
Sparrows Point LNG, LLC and Mid(Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog No.
11.419 Coastal Zone Management Program
Atlantic Express, LLC (collectively,
Assistance.)
AES).
[FR Doc. E8–13300 Filed 6–12–08; 8:45 am]
DATES: The new deadline for issuing a
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decision on AES’s federal consistency
appeal is extended to June 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Materials from the appeal
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
record are available at the Internet site
https://www.ogc.doc.gov/czma.htm and
Department of the Army; Corps of
at the Office of the General Counsel for
Engineers
Ocean Services, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, U.S.
Intent To Prepare a Draft Supplemental
Department of Commerce, 1305 EastEnvironmental Impact Statement/
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
Subsequent Environmental Impact
20910.
Report for the Sacramento River Deep
Water Ship Channel, CA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Odin Smith, Attorney-Advisor, Office of AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S.
the Assistant General Counsel for
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
Legislation and Regulation, Department
ACTION: Notice of Intent.
of Commerce, via e-mail at
osmith@doc.gov, or at (202) 482–4144.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In August
(NEPA) and the California
2007, AES filed a notice of appeal with
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San
pursuant to section 307(c)(3)(A) of the
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must register by close of business
Monday, June 16, 2008, in order to
attend. Please submit your name, time
of arrival, e-mail address and phone
number to Tessa Beavers,
Administrative Support Assistant,
NIST/NVLAP, and she will provide you
with instructions for admittance. NonU.S. citizens must also submit their
country of citizenship, title, employer/
sponsor, and address. Ms. Beavers’ email address is tessa.beavers@nist.gov
and her phone number is (301) 975–
4017.
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Francisco District, (Corps) in
coordination with the Port of
Sacramento is preparing a draft
Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement /Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report (SEIS/SEIR) to evaluate
the action of resuming construction of
navigational improvements to the
Sacramento River Deep Water Ship
Channel (SRDWSC). The SRDWSC runs
from the Contra Costa county line to the
Port of Sacramento. Construction was
initiated in 1989, but work was
suspended in 1990 after deepening a
portion of the channel to the authorized
depth of 35 feet. The proposed action
involves deepening the existing Federal
navigation channel from 30 feet to 35
feet (mean lower low water) and
widening portions of the channel to
improve navigational efficiency for
movement of goods and safety. The
SRDWSC project was originally
authorized by the River and Harbors Act
of 1946 , Public Law 525, 79th Congress,
2nd Session, and reauthorized under
Section 202(a) of the Water Resources
and Development Act of 1986, Public
Law 99–662, 100 Stat. 4092. This is a
notice of intent to prepare an SEIS/SEIR,
and to consider alternatives, evaluate
potential impacts of the proposed
action, and identify appropriate
mitigation measures.
DATES: A public meeting will be held in
West Sacramento on Monday, June, 30,
2008 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public
comment period begins on June 16,
2008. Written comments must be
received by July 22, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the West Sacramento City Hall, 1110
West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento,
CA 95691.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Questions and comments regarding the
proposed action can be addressed to:
Attn.: Bill Brostoff, ET–PA, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, San Francisco
District, 1455 Market Street, San
Francisco, CA 94103–1398; telephone
(415) 503–6867; or
SPNETPA@usace.army.mil. Written
comments can also be faxed to (415)
503–6692 or sent electronically to
SPNETPA@usace.army.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. Background. The SRDWSC is
located in the Sacramento—San Joaquin
Delta region of northern California. The
46.5-mile long ship channel lies within
Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and
Yolo Counties and serves the marine
terminal facilities at the Port of
Sacramento. The SRDWSC joins the
existing 35-foot deep channel at New
York Slough, thereby affording the Port
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Announcement of a Public Workshop on the Establishment of a
Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) for Laboratories Performing
Interoperability, Performance, and Conformance Biometrics Testing Under
the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program and Technical
Requirements for Such a LAP
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.
ACTION: Announcement of public workshop.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
announces a public workshop to be held on July 1, 2008, in the Green
Auditorium of the NIST Administration Building in Gaithersburg, MD,
regarding the establishment of an accreditation program and technical
requirements for laboratories that perform biometric testing including
interoperability, performance, and conformance using internationally
recognized standards developed by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), NIST, and by the International Committee for
Information Technology Standards (INCITS). Additional standards may be
identified throughout the development of the accreditation program
technical requirements.
DATES: The workshop will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Green Auditorium of the NIST
Administration Building in Gaithersburg, MD. Please note admittance
instructions under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this
notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brad Moore, Program Manager, NIST/
NVLAP, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2140, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2140, Phone:
(301) 975-5740 or e-mail: brad.moore@nist.gov.
Information regarding the National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and the accreditation process can be
obtained from https://www.nist.gov/nvlap.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The United States Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) requested that NIST establish a laboratory
accreditation program for laboratories performing inoperability,
performance, and conformance biometrics testing on Personal
Identification Verification equipment used in Homeland Security
applications. In accordance with NVLAP procedures (15 CFR Part 285), on
February 29, 2008, NIST published a notice in the Federal Register
requesting comments on the proposed establishment of a laboratory
accreditation program for laboratories performing testing,
interoperability, performance, and conformance biometrics testing under
the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (73 FR 11093).
In addition to soliciting public comments through the notice, NIST will
hold a public workshop to solicit further public comments on the
proposed establishment of a laboratory accreditation program for
biometrics testing. The public workshop will also solicit comments on
the technical requirements necessary for such a laboratory
accreditation program.
Biometric technologies such as facial, fingerprint, iris, and voice
recognitions are used to verify the identity of individuals attempting
to gain access to secure areas. The purpose of the proposed Biometrics
Laboratory Accreditation Program is to evaluate testing laboratories'
technical competencies against known standards and testing criteria
that will ultimately be used to provide confidence in the performance
of biometric sub-systems.
This notice is issued in accordance with NVLAP procedures and
general requirements, found in Title 15 Part 25 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
NVLAP provides an unbiased, third-party evaluation and recognition
of competence. NVLAP accreditation signifies that a laboratory has
demonstrated that it operates in accordance with NVLAP management and
technical requirements pertaining to quality systems, personnel,
accommodation and environment, test and calibration methods, equipment,
measurement traceability, sampling, handling of test and calibration
items, and test and calibration reports.
NVLAP accreditation does not imply any guarantee (certification) of
laboratory performance or test/calibration data. NVLAP accreditation is
a finding of laboratory competence.
All visitors to the NIST site are required to pre-register to be
admitted. Anyone wishing to attend this meeting
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must register by close of business Monday, June 16, 2008, in order to
attend. Please submit your name, time of arrival, e-mail address and
phone number to Tessa Beavers, Administrative Support Assistant, NIST/
NVLAP, and she will provide you with instructions for admittance. Non-
U.S. citizens must also submit their country of citizenship, title,
employer/sponsor, and address. Ms. Beavers' e-mail address is
tessa.beavers@nist.gov and her phone number is (301) 975-4017.
Dated: June 6, 2008.
Richard F. Kayser,
Chief Scientist.
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