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Q3. Our base has some environmental contamination. Will the DoD clean it up?

BRAC Frequently Asked Questions
A3. DoD has a continuing obligation to perform environmental cleanup at all of its installations, regardless of whether a base is identified for closure or realignment.
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What about environmental contamination?

Information Sheet - Parasite Control Guidelines for Animal S...
The eggs or cysts of some parasites are very resistant to disinfection and will persist in the environment for a very long time. Examples of these are roundworms and coccidian. Other parasites, such as Giardia and Tritrichomonas, are quite fragile in the environment and easily destroyed by most disinfectants as well as by drying. Capstar® (contains nitenpyram). Effective against fleas. Can rapidly kill a large number of fleas on an animal.
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What are issues of environmental contamination?

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Studies on environmental contamination of hair have been limited. To date, cocaine has been the principal focus of these studies and cocaine seems to be the drug most attracted to hair. Cocaine, in its smokable form, can deposit on hair. As mentioned above, the crack smoker will not only ingest cocaine, but will add more cocaine to his/her hair by mere proximity to the smoke during use. Most individuals who do not use cocaine will also not be around smoked cocaine.
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Where can I find a copy of the Clean Water Act/Clean Air Act/other major environmental legislation?

WMRC - Information Services - Library - FAQs - Environmental...
U.S. EPA maintains a list of major environmental laws with links to full-text sources on the laws & regulations section of their web site. They also maintain a more comprehensive list (without links) as part of their Introduction to Laws and Regulations. In addition, the National Library for the Environment maintains Summaries of Environmental Laws Administered by the EPA.
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If my base is being closed, when can I register in the DOD Priority Placement Program?

Air Force Link - BRAC 2005
Registration is mandatory for employees entitled to severance pay during the reduction-in-force notice period and for one year following separation. At the discretion of the installation commander, employees may voluntarily register before the RIF notice for up to one year before the effective date of the RIF or base closure. The DOD Civilian Assistance and Re-employment office may approve up to one additional year of early registration at the request of the installation.
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What assistance will DOD or the government provide communities if a base in their community closes?

Air Force Link - BRAC 2005
DOD will implement a mixed toolkit approach using all the authorities that are currently available to the military (public sale, public benefit conveyance, economic development conveyance) to expedite the beneficial reuse of a closed military installation to provide economic benefit to the local community. Through strong partnership with state and local government, DOD will work with state and local government to facilitate redevelopment plans and base reuse plans.
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Is this contamination dangerous?

Contact Castleberry's Brands
It can be. We want to be proactive to ensure the safety of our products and the health of our loyal consumers. Do not use these products even if they do not look or smell spoiled. Please dispose of them by double bagging in plastic bags that are tightly closed before being placed in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash outside of the home, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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What is Cross Contamination?

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Cross Contamination occurs when harmful bacteria are spread from certain types of raw food to cooked / ready-to-eat foods. Food such as raw poultry, raw meat and unwashed root vegetables may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. These bacteria can be spread to cooked / ready-to-eat foods if appropriate food handling practices are not followed.
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What is contamination?

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Contamination occurs when materials that are not allowed in a recycling container or bin are placed in them. Example: mixing window glass with glass bottles. Contamination often increases the cost of the City's Recycling Program and can also increase the cost to you as a taxpayer.
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Lice Ticks and Mites
Parasites present on the outside of the host organisms, such as ectoparasites or mosquitoes. The presence within or around a dwelling of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests to a degree that is harmful to the dwelling or its occupants
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Can you clean under the Lifestyle base?

LifeStyle : How Life Style Works - FAQ
Yes! Cleaning under the adjustable bed platform is made easy by the base clearance so you can easily vacuum underneath the raised platform.
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Q3) How do I clean the igniters on my Gas Cooktop?

Kitchen Appliance FAQs
The major problem with Gas Cooktops is the failure of there ignition systems, most Prestige Cooktops have hidden igniters and hence do not block. Cooktops which have exposed igniters, should be cleaned using Vinegar or methylated spirits and a clean rag. Clean the tops of the igniters with a rotary motion.
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Q3. Do I have to set up, take down, and clean the Chocolate Fountain?

Belgian Chocolate Dipping Fountains Glasgow Scotland
A Chocolate Affair – Scotland will do all the work for you. Included with all our Fountain rentals are two-uniformed chocolatuer’s who will set up the fountain, and show your guest how to use the fountain to ensure everything runs smoothly for your special event.
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Who in DoD is going to get the smallpox vaccine?

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part of this plan, the decision at this time is to vaccinate certain emergency response and medical personnel and other designated personnel that constitute critical mission capabilities, to include those essential to the accomplishment of U.S. Central Command’s missions. The Department may expand the program at a later date. The decision will be implemented using a portion of the existing licensed supplies of smallpox vaccine.
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How do you clean and with what?How often?

New England Aquarium Penguin Pages
We scrub the exhibit islands with a veterinary disinfectant every day. We also vacuum the entire exhibit and scrub any areas where algae builds up.
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What About Environmental Causes?

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The very high incidence of ALS/MND on the island of Guam, in Western New Guinea and on Kii peninsula of Japan may provide some clues about environmental influences. Heavy metals such as lead and mercury are suspected causes, as is aluminum, which can poison the body and cause ALS/MND symptoms.
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What is environmental justice?

Civil Rights/Affirmative Action - Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Order 12898 (pdf 29k) requires federal agencies and its recipients to develop a strategy that prevents disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects, including social and economic effects on minority populations and low-income populations. This requirement is called environmental justice.
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What are the sources of contamination?

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Micro-organisms ? serious illnesses can be contracted from water contaminated with certain micro-organisms. Water supplies drawn from farmed land where animals graze or manure is spread are at most risk. Discharges from cesspits or septic tanks are another likely source of contamination. Everyone who drinks water contaminated with micro-organisms such as campylobacter, cryptosporidium giardia or E.
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Is there any risk of cross-contamination between animals?

MIT Canada FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Studies have shown that there is no risk of cross-contamination with the AGRO-JET®. Reports from existing studies are available on this web-site. Simply click on the "Research" button above. Yes, there is an AGRO-JET® for use with all livestock, small & companion animal and poultry, from the day old chick to the seasoned steer. Three models are available for smaller animals (mainly poultry and pets) and others for larger animals including pigs of all sizes, cattle, horses, sheep, etc.
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District of Columbia
Cross contamination is when bacteria are transferred from one object to another. That object could be a food or a food surface. For example, blood juices from meats can leak onto vegetables stored below it; thus, the vegetables have now become contaminated. Cross contamination could also occur when a kitchen rag that contains bacteria is used to wipe a kitchen surface which was previously clean and sterile.
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Newhall Remediation Project - Frequently Asked Questions
We know from historical records most areas where dumping occurred. (Download map of dump sites) But because records are not complete, nobody knows just yet exactly where all the landfills and contaminated areas are located. So far, testing has been conducted by five groups to identify landfill locations and types of contamination.
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Why are some pet foods recalled because of cross-contamination? What is cross-contamination?

Pet Food Recall/Contaminated Feed Frequently Asked Questions...
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful substances or microorganisms to food by equipment, food-contact surfaces, utensils, hands, or other means. It occurs when these items are not cleaned properly after processing a food that contains a harmful substance and then processing another food.
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Can you incorporate a Clean Room environment into an Environmental test Chamber?

Frequently Asked Questions - Scientific Climate Systems, Ltd...
Yes. We have installed many Environmental test Chambers that also have a Clean Room environment that include Clean Room classifications of 100,000, 10,000, and even 1,000 ppm. SCSI can provide our customers with Environmental Chambers that are able to maintain temperature control levels between -50C to + 100 C and humidity levels at less than 1% Relative Humidity to 99% relative humidity
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Q1. Will environmental costs be factors in recommending a base for realignment or closure?

BRAC Frequently Asked Questions
A1. In accordance with the requirements of the BRAC statute, the department will base all its recommendations upon approved selection criteria that reflect military value as the primary consideration. The law further requires that the selection criteria address the impact of costs related to environmental restoration as well as waste management and environmental compliance. A1.
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What does 'DOD' or 'BN' or other acronym mean?

Any Soldier Inc. Frequently Asked Questions - and maybe some...
The military, and the government in general just loves acronyms. HERE is a good place to see what they mean.
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What about DOD v1.0?

DynKit 2.03 - FAQ
Make sure you have installed the dynamic library BGL file you made with DynKit Hangar into FS98. The .DKI file contains only references to the shapes in the dynamic library, not the shapes themselves. Therefore, you still need the dynamic library BGL file after having imported the .DKI file into FS Action. Make sure the dynamic library is still installed into FS98. Also, make sure you have imported the latest accompanying .DKI file into FS Action.
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