^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2002-19 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ CONTENTS 1) AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MONTHLY REVIEW JUNE 2002 2) THE AWIS WASHINGTON WIRE - JUNE 30, 2002 3) INVITATION TO SUBMIT PAPER TO iNEER PUBLICATION FOR 2002 4) SAGEEP 2003 5) WORKSHOP IN MEXICO 6) POSITION OPENINGS USGS Southeast Region American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Job tip - Alaska lead paint removal 7) CONTACT INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of E-mail News ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^ 1) AGI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MONTHLY REVIEW JUNE 2002 *House and Senate Set FY 2003 Spending Levels, Restore USGS Funding * Four-Pollutant Bill Passes Senate Committee * NSF Reauthorization Bill Waits in Senate * House Holds Hearing on GPR Regulations * US Oil Dependency Focus of House Hearing * Senate Hearing Addresses Asbestos Legislation, Libby MT * Natural Hazards Caucus Briefed on Warning Systems * EPA Releases Climate Change Report * NSF Seeks Comments on Environmental Agenda * Yucca Mountain Earthquake Shakes Up Senate Deliberations * Federal Register Roundup * New Material on Web Site *** House and Senate Set Spending Levels, Restore USGS Funding *** Better late than never, Congress has finally begun the process of crafting the 13 annual appropriations bills for fiscal year (FY) 2003. On June 24th, the House Appropriations Committee approved the amount that each of its 13 subcommittees has to spend. These 302(b) allocations, as they are known in Hill parlance, total $748 billion in discretionary spending. The following day, the House Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Joe Skeen (R-NM), approved its bill, which was allocated $19.7 billion, up $717 million above the president's request. Although details remain scant until the full committee acts on the bill sometime after the Independence Day holiday, a subcommittee press release did reveal that the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is slated to receive $928 million, a figure that is $61 million above the president's request and $14 million more than the USGS received in FY 2002. Numbers for other agencies funded by the bill can be found in a press release by the House Appropriations Committee (), but the release does not include specific numbers for the Department of Energy's fossil energy research programs, which were particularly hard hit in the request. On June 28th, the full Senate Appropriations Committee set its 302(b) allocations totaling $768 billion, $20 billion more than the House. That same day, the full committee approved its version of the Interior bill (skipping a subcommittee vote). The committee allocated only $18.93 billion for the bill, $23 million below the president's request. Nevertheless, the committee provided USGS with $927 million, just $1 million below the House number. The Senate Appropriations Committee put out a press release with first-order numbers for agencies within its jurisdiction (). House and Senate allocations for key geoscience-related Appropriations subcommittees can be found at . More information on the Interior bill will be posted when available at . The Senate committee report (S.Rpt.107-201) will be available on . Appropriations bills are not assigned a number until they pass through committee and come to the floor. *** Four-Pollutant Bill Passes Senate Committee *** By a one-vote margin, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed legislation on June 27th that revises the Clean Air Act by setting mandatory emission caps for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, mercury, and carbon dioxide. The bill, sponsored by committee chairman James Jeffords (I-VT) and dubbed the Clean Power Act of 2001 (S. 556), caps emission levels for these four pollutants by the year 2008. Republicans, led by committee ranking member Robert Smith (R-NH), opposed the bill because of the inclusion of CO2, but signaled their willingness to proceed on a non-CO2 three-pollutant bill that would have a higher chance of getting through a full vote in the Senate than the current proposal. Before the final vote, Smith floated the idea of introducing an amendment to bring Jeffords' bill in line with President Bush's Clear Skies Initiative, which regulates the three less-controversial pollutants. Smith chose not to push the amendment, however, when it was clear that he did not have sufficient votes to pass it. Sen. George Voinovich (R-OH), who voted against the bill, accused the legislation of both adding unneeded complexity on top of existing laws and being too open to costly litigation. More at . On June 12th, the same committee held its third hearing on the costs and benefits of multi-pollutant legislation. More on the hearing at . *** NSF Reauthorization Bill Waits in Senate *** By a 397-25 vote, the House passed legislation (H.R. 4664) on June 5th reauthorizing the National Science Foundation (NSF) and putting the agency on a path to double its budget over the next five years. House Science Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) said in his floor statement that the "scale of NSF's budget today is simply not commensurate with the breadth and importance of its mission." Two weeks later the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the educational aspects of the NSF reauthorization bill -- the research funding aspect falls under the jurisdiction of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. At the June 19th HELP hearing, NSF Director Rita Colwell and former Senator John Glenn were among those testifying on the important role that NSF plays in all levels of science education. FYI: The AIP Bulletin of Science Policy News provides more on the hearing at . The question now is whether the Senate Commerce Committee will take up the bill for consideration. Although the committee had scheduled a hearing in the middle of June, it was subsequently postponed, and no new date has been announced. *** House Holds Hearing on GPR Regulations *** The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee held a hearing on June 5th to discuss recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations for ultra-wide band (UWB) use of the radio spectrum. A key focus of the hearing was the impact that these regulations would have on ground-penetrating radar (GPR), a geophysical technology that radiates short bursts of radio-frequency energy into the ground, ice, water, and manmade materials, to allow non invasive exploration of features not visible at the surface. The new rules would restrict GPR system operations at frequencies below 960 MHz and between 3.1 and 10.6 GHz to "law enforcement, fire and emergency rescue organizations, to scientific research institutions, to commercial mining companies, and to construction companies." All use between 960 MHz and 3.1 GHz would be banned. These regulations have produced an outcry from independent geophysicists concerned that they will be unable to legally use this technology. Their concerns were shared at the hearing by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-LA), who argued: "This technology has too many promising applications to stifle it based on unfounded, and unproven, concerns." At the hearing, an FCC representative indicated the agency's willingness to consider waivers and to conduct additional review and refinement of the regulations. The July 2002 issue of Geotimes includes a news note on this topic by Lisa Pinsker at . More about the hearing is also available at . *** US Oil Dependency Focus of House Hearing *** The House Committee on International Relations held a hearing on oil diplomacy on June 20th. Administration officials, including Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, described the current goals of energy policy in the US. A second group of outside witnesses offered their concerns and suggestions for improvement of US policy. There was widespread agreement that dependency on OPEC oil must be reduced. While some felt diversifying non-OPEC oil sources could easily fill US oil demands, others emphasized the importance of energy conservation. Increasing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and encouraging technical innovations were two popular solutions for conserving energy. Diversification of energy sources was also discussed -- specifically the increased use of nuclear, solar, and wind power. Witnesses and members of Congress alike were quite positive that, if given the opportunity and incentive, Americans would come up with new technologies and methods of conserving energy that would be a win-win on many fronts, including foreign policy, the US economy, competitiveness of US products in the global market, the environment, employment, and quality of life. More at . *** Senate Hearing Addresses Asbestos Legislation, Libby MT *** On June 20th, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's Superfund, Toxics, Risk and Waste Management Subcommittee held a hearing on the status of asbestos remediation for the town of Libby, Montana. Libby is home to the now-closed and bankrupt W.R. Grace and Co. vermiculite mine, which has been the source of asbestos-related health problems for Libby miners and residents. The hearing brought together Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Libby residents, federal and local health specialists, and an official from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss past events at Libby as well as future directions for health care and remediation for the area. Sen. Murray has introduced legislation in the Senate (S. 2641) that seeks to ban all asbestos use in the US. The EPA's current concerns are the cleanup of vermiculite insulation in Libby homes and the possible contamination of hundreds of nationwide processing plants that accepted Libby vermiculite. Concerns of the other witnesses included 1) expanding the regulation of asbestos beyond the six currently recognized forms, 2) providing long-term health care for Libby residents, and 3) continuing asbestos-related research. More at . *** Natural Hazards Caucus Briefed on Warning Systems *** On June 24th, the Congressional Natural Hazards Caucus sponsored a Capitol Hill briefing on "Delivering Clear and Effective Warnings: the Natural Hazards Challenge." Speakers included Mary Lou Zoback from the USGS, Ron McPherson from the American Meteorological Society, Craig Fugate from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, George Vradenburg from AOL Time Warner, George Heinrichs from Intrado Inc, and Peter Ward from the Partnership for Public Warning. The speakers discussed that fact that effective warning systems are based not only on good scientific information and governance but also on public education and technology. The lunch briefing was attended by 80 congressional staff, federal agency representatives, and members of the working group supporting the caucus, which is co-chaired by Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) and Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK). More information and links to the speakers' presentations will be available shortly at . *** EPA Releases Climate Change Report *** In accordance with the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the EPA in June released the "US Climate Action Report 2002" on the status of US climate change policy. The report outlines existing and planned policies, indicates future trends in greenhouse gas emissions, comments on expected climate impacts and adaptation measures, and discusses financial resources and climate research directions in the US. The report has received considerable publicity, because it appears to mark the first time that the Bush Administration has asserted that human-induced global warming is backed by "sound science." The administration had previously argued that any effects by anthropogenic greenhouse gasses on climate change had yet to be properly substantiated. The apparent policy shift was quickly downplayed by top administration officials, including the president who dismissed the report as the work of government bureaucrats. The report echoes the findings of the 2001 U.S. National Assessment -- produced during the Clinton Administration -- that attributed recent global warming to human activities, especially the use of fossil fuels. Instead of mitigating the effects of global warming by introducing mandatory reductions on greenhouse gas emissions similar to those in the Kyoto treaty, the EPA report focuses on incentive-driven emission cuts and adaptation to new environments as the preferred means for coping with climate change. The report also continues the administration's opposition to the Kyoto Protocol by noting its possible negative effects on the US economy. The full report can be found at . *** NSF Seeks Comments on Environmental Agenda *** The National Science Foundation's Advisory Committee on Environmental Research and Education is preparing a ten-year agenda and is seeking community input on its current draft. One of the goals of the agenda is to "identify areas of opportunity for NSF research and education efforts" in the environmental sciences. According to the committee, the draft agenda draws on recommendations made by the National Science Board in its 2000 report "Environmental Science and Engineering for the 21st Century" and the National Research Council's 2001 report "Grand Challenges in the Environmental Sciences." The draft agenda is available at . Comments can be provided electronically and will be accepted until August 10th. *** Yucca Mountain Earthquake Shakes Up Senate Proceedings *** As a rule, earthquakes measuring 4.4 in magnitude in the Nevada desert do not garner much attention, unless they happen to strike a dozen miles from the politically charged Yucca Mountain high-level nuclear waste repository site. The June 14th quake came just days after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 13-10 in favor of a resolution overriding Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn's (R) notice of disapproval for the Yucca Mountain site. The House already approved the override, and the full Senate is expected to vote on the issue by July 26th. Although the Department of Energy reported no damage to any facilities at the site, repository opponents were quick to portray the quake as a "wake-up call for the Senate," in the words of Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV). She also stated that "if anyone ever wondered about the wisdom of locating an underground radioactive dump site on an active fault line, this shows why." Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) argued: "There is no need to rush to build a nuclear repository when there are so many unanswered questions about its safety and security." The quake did not deter repository advocates. A Republican senator is expected to offer a motion to proceed on the override resolution shortly after the Senate reconvenes on July 8th after the Independence Day recess. *** List of Key Federal Register Notices *** A new feature of the AGI Monthly Reviews is a summary of Federal Register announcements regarding federal regulations and notices of interest to the geoscience community. Entries are listed in chronological order and show the federal agency involved, the title, and the citation. The Federal Register is available online at . Department of Agriculture (USDA). Semi-annual regulatory agenda includes (on page 32896) a proposed rule for paleontological resources management. Vol. 67, No. 92 (13 May 2002): p. 32825-32909. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). BLM is promulgating this final rule to amend regulations on locating, recording, and maintaining mining claims or sites. Vol. 67, No. 106 (3 June 2002): p. 38203-38206. Minerals Management Service (MMS). Preparation of a Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Exploration Activities in the Sale Area of the Eastern Planning Area of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf. Vol. 67, No. 106 (3 June 2002): p. 38289-38290. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Regulation of Oil- Bearing Secondary Materials From the Petroleum Refining Industry and Other Hazardous Secondary Materials Processed in a Gasification Device to Produce Synthesis Gas. Vol. 67, No. 112 (11 June 2002): p. 39927-39928. Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration. Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Vol. 67, No. 116 (17 June 2002): p. 41224-41227. National Science Foundation (NSF). Meeting Notice for the Advisory Committee for Geosciences. Vol. 67, No. 116 (17 June 2002): p. 41279. MMS. Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales in the Beaufort Sea, Alaska. Vol. 67, No. 118 (19 June 2002): p. 41730-41731. White House Council on Environmental Quality. Proposed Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of information. Vol. 67, No. 120 (21 June 2002): p. 42255-42257. *** New Material on Web Site *** The following updates and reports were added to the Government Affairs portion of AGI's web site since the last monthly update: Asbestos Policy (7-2-02) Natural Hazards Mitigation Policy (7-2-02) Overview of Fiscal Year 2003 Geoscience Appropriations (6-28-02) Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (6-28-02) Energy Policy Overview (6-20-02) Energy Hearing Summaries (6-20-02) Report and Articles on Climate Change (6-18-02) Clean Water Issues (6-17-02) Summary of Hearings on Clean Water Issues (6-17-02) State Challenges to the Teaching of Evolution (6-17-02) Federal Challenges to the Teaching of Evolution (6-17-02) Clean Air Act (6-14-02) Summary of Hearings on Clean Air Act (6-14-02) Science Education Policy (6-13-02) Low-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal (6-12-02) National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (6-11-02) Clean Water Issues (6-7-02) Climate Change Policy Overview (6-7-02) High-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal (6-7-02) Monthly review prepared by Margaret A. Baker, David Applegate, and AGI/AIPG Summer Interns David Viator, Sarah Riggen, and Evelyn Kim. Sources: American Geophysical Union, American Institute of Physics, E&E Daily, House and Senate Committees, Library of Congress, National Council for Science and the Environment, and National Science Foundation. 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111 2) THE AWIS WASHINGTON WIRE - JUNE 30, 2002 The latest edition of the Washington Wire has been posted at < >. Topics for this week's Washington Wire are: International Perspective · 23 Countries Chosen for Pilot Program to Educate Poor · Mexican Ad Campaign Mocks Country's Gender Bias Government · President Awards Innovators in Science and Technology Healthcare · Women with Ovary Disease May Have High Risk for Heart Disease · If Screening Shows Osteoporosis, Many Women May Not Tell Their Physician or Begin Treatment Education and Workplace · E equals MC-what? Americans Don't Know Much About Science · Report: Career Education Still Segregated Announcements · Call for Papers - NCIIA Annual Meeting March 2003 · Check out AWIS contribution to the Title IX at 30 report · Fulbright Scholar Program · Call for Entries: The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Award for Excellence in Ocean Science Journalism · AXXS 2002 Positions found in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect their sponsor's views. 22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 222222 3) INVITATION TO SUBMIT PAPER TO iNEER PUBLICATION FOR 2002 The International Network for Engineering Education and Research (iNEER) invites the submission of papers for an upcoming iNEER Publication entitled: "Engineering Education and Research - 2002: A Chronicle of Worldwide Innovations", which will be issued next year. This publication, a hardcover bound volume containing archival papers from around the world, will be the second in a new series started by iNEER in 2001. This volume will be distributed by iNEER to the worldwide community starting this summer. It will also be included as a part of the registration package for all attendees of ICEE-2002 in Manchester, UK in August, and as part of the registration package for ICEE-2003 to be held in Valencia, Spain in July, 2003. Please follow the guidelines listed below under "Note to Contributors", and use the sample paper attached as format*. An electronic version of the paper (that is, an MS-word file attached to an e-mail sent in reply to this message) should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than August 10, 2002. The reason for this deadline is that the editorial board will review all submissions during the upcoming ISC meeting in Manchester, UK during ICEE-2002. If more time is required, please contact Win Aung at waung@ineer.org. Following iNEER policies, it will be necessary to obtain three reviews for your paper. We encourage you, as an option, to suggest five reviewers (names, affiliation, regular and e-mail addresses) who are knowledgeable in the subject area of your paper. We will contact you after review comments are received to inform you of our decision on publication of your paper. The editors' decision will be final. We also reserve the right to return your paper without review. If your paper is accepted, it will be necessary for you (and your co- authors, if any) to sign a copyright transfer form. Please note that iNEER will be unable to accept your paper if the copyright has been assigned to another organization. Questions and/or a plan to submit a paper by August 10, 2002, should be referred to: iNEER Editorial Board Win Aung, Ph.D., Dr.h.c., P.E. EEC/ENG/NSF, waung@ineer.org. Secretary General, iNEER/ICEE-ISC, Note to Contributors: 1. Please use MS-Word. 2. Include a brief summary of not more than 100 words. 3. Attach a biographical sketch of up to 100 words for each author. 4. All photographs, schematics and diagrams should be referred to as figures and should be numbered consecutively. 5. All references should be numbered and cited in the text in square brackets and listed at the end of the paper in numerical order. 6. Be sure to include the affiliation, regular and e-mail addresses of all authors, who indicate who is the contact person. 7. Further revisions to your paper may be necessary based on reviewers' comments. 8. It will be necessary for copyright to be transferred to iNEER before your paper is accepted for publication. 9. Final manuscripts are due on August 10, 2002. 10. Only original papers of an archival value will be accepted. 11. Papers documenting lessons learned from international cooperation in engineering education will be especially welcome. 12. Also welcome are papers describing national innovations that are ready for dissemination to the engineering community worldwide. 13. Please limit to no more than 10 pages, single-spaced, using 10-point Times New Roman font in the body of the text. 14. Tables, charts and photos should be imbedded in the text. Name(s) of Contributor(s): _______________________________________ Title of Paper: _______________________________________ This is an Original Paper not Published, Submitted To or Being Considered Elsewhere _______________________________________ ("Yes" or "NO") * For illustrations of the front and inside covers, contents page, and sample paper of this volume prospective authors should contact Win Aung at iNEER: waung@ineer.org. 33333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 333333 4) SAGEEP 2003 The 16th Annual Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Environmental and Engineering Problems, (SAGEEP) will be held on April 6 - 10, 2003 at the Omni Hotel, San Antonio, TX. We invite you to take part in SAGEEP 2003 - the world's premier conference and trade show on non-invasive geophysical techniques and their application to engineering and environmental problems. Through a combination of an exhibition, conference, technical papers and special events, geophysical solutions to a wide variety of sub-surface problems are presented, such as: * Airborne Geophysics * Archaeology * Borehole Logging * Brown Fields Assessment * Civil Infrastructure Evaluation * Contaminant Studies * Data Integration, Visualization, Processing * Earthquake Site Studies * Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods * Extreme Geophysics * Forensic Geophysics * Geophysics Applied to Security Issues * GIS and Geophysical Data * Ground Penetrating Radar * Groundwater Exploration and Protection * Intrusion Detection * Lakes, Rivers, and Offshore Surveys * Landfill Characterization and Monitoring * Mapping Voids, Cavities and Tunnels * Mines of the Past, Present and Future - Exploration, Monitoring and Remediation * Potential Field Methods (Grav/Mag) * Seismic * Seismic Surface Waves * Subsurface Imaging in 3D * UXO and Land Mine Detection Plan to attend. This conference provides an exciting and informative meeting place for worldwide explorationists. See cutting-edge technologies, meet leading manufacturers and service providers and get the inside track on the latest technologies. Come exhibit. Exhibitors return year after year because SAGEEP attracts top geophysicists, geologists, engineers, environmental and forensic scientists, military and government environmental specialists, consultants and other geophysics users from around the world. Highlights Icebreaker - Held in the exhibition area, the icebreaker is always a very popular event. Complimentary food and a cash bar provide an informal and excellent opportunity to network with various professionals in the field and share ideas. Technical Sessions - Case studies on, and applications of, the latest geophysical techniques and technologies are what make SAGEEP unique and exceptional. Learn what's new and how to keep your competitive edge. Exhibition Hall - Over and over again, our attendees tell us the exhibit hall is one of the premiere elements of the symposium. Session Breaks - A sponsored beverage station will be set up each day in the exhibit area. These breaks provide additional opportunities to network with other professionals and exhibitors while snacking on delicious treats. To secure the best location for your exhibit, to register as an attendee, or to get more information please contact: EEGS 720 S Colorado Blvd., Ste. 960-S Denver, CO 80246 Phone: (303) 756-3143 Fax: (303) 691-9490 mailto:eegs@neha.org Or visit our website at: 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 4444444444444444444444444444 5) WORKSHOP IN MEXICO 1st International Workshop on Aquifer Vulnerability and Risk May 28-30, 2003, Salamanca, Gto. México Organized by: Consejo Técnico de Aguas Irapuato Valle de Santiago, COTAS Comisión Estatal del Agua de Guanajuato, CEAG Instituto de Geofísica, UNAM Red de Vulnerabilidad Acuífera Instituto Estatal de Ecología de Guanajuato Municipio de Salamanca, Gto. Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, ESIA-IPN Objectives Vulnerable aquifers put groundwater at extreme pollution risk. Intense abstraction may cause subsidence or may enhance faults and fractures increasing aquifer vulnerability. The primary objective of the workshop is to develop a multi disciplinary network forum for groups working with aquifer vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies by providing an environment conducive to discussion and interaction. Topics Vulnerability assessment Aquifer modeling Model validation and sensitivity analysis Geostatistical analysis of aquifer properties Subsidence Risk Assessment Case Studies Venue and Getting There Salamanca, a lovely older city, has excellent weather during May. Expect temperatures around 21 C with little rain. Salamanca is located in Guanajuato State, 1 hour from the International Airport Bajio (flying to Leon City). There are more than 4 daily nonstop flights from Mexico City to Leon. Buses to Salamanca leave from the Central del Norte Bus Terminal. The ExConvento de San Agustín, an historical monument in downtown will provide an interesting backdrop to up-to-date discussion of ground water issues. Language The official language of the workshop will be English. English-Spanish translation will be provided for the keynote addresses. Call for papers The organizing committee welcomes abstracts fro this workshop. Abstracts must be received by October 25, 2002. An abstract should not exceed 300 words. Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their submission in early December 2002. Authors of accepted work will be required to submit an extended abstract of no more than 10 pages by March 7, 2003 for publication in the workshop proceedings. Papers will be peer-reviewed. Fees Registration fees include a copy of the proceedings and all social events. All fees are in $US. Refunds requested in 2003 will be honored at 75% of the payment. It is advantageous to register and pay before Feb 1, 2003. Fees ($US) Before 1 Feb After 1 Feb Professional 275 300 Students 100 125 Guests 75 100 Social Events An icebreaker is scheduled for the evening of May 28. An excursion around Salamanca will be offered May 29 afternoon. The workshop gala diner will take place on May 29. The guests program will be defined in the Second circular. It will include visits to Guanajuato and to leather factories in Leon. Organizing Committee C. Justino Arriaga S. Dr. Ramiro Rodríguez C. M. en C. Joel Berlín M. en C. Ricardo Sandoval M. en C. Juan Angel Mejía Ing Rodrigo Estrada Muñoz Dr. Teodoro Silva M. en C. Mario Figueroa Lic. Carlos Valero M Dr Raymundo Reyes Gutiérrez Corresponding Organizers Lic. Carlos Valero valero@tonatiuh.igeofcu.unam.mx Dr. Ramiro Rodríguez rrdz@tonatiuh.igeofcu.unam.mx M. en C. Juan Angel Mejía jangel@salamanca.ugto.mx Additional Information http:/www.igeofcu.unam.mx/avr03 http:/www cotascerca.com/avr03 The second announcement will be published and distributed in September 2002 Indicate Your Interest Please indicate your interest in the conference by sending email to: Lic. Carlos Valero at valero@tonatiuh.igeofcu.unam.mx or at valerom@mexico.com Include the following information: Name, Institution, address, email. Indicate if you are interested in: 1) attending the Workshop, 2) presenting a paper, and/or 3) receiving a second circular. If you wish to present a paper, please indicate the topic and tentative title. 55555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555 555555 6) POSITION OPENINGS USGS Southeast Region REGIONAL HYDROLOGIST, SOUTHEAST REGION, ES-1301/401 NORCROSS, GEORGIA SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking candidates for the full- time position of Regional Hydrologist, Southeast Region. Applicants should possess significant managerial experience. This is a career civil service position, in the SES, with a salary range that begins at $122,763 per annum. The incumbent serves as a member of the Eastern Region Executive Leadership Team (ERELT) and is responsible for the planning, development, management, and implementation of regional-level integrated and interdisciplinary natural science and information programs. In addition, the Regional Hydrologist provides the scientific leadership, management and direction to the Regional Office, Water Resources Districts located throughout the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico. The Water Resources Program of the USGS encompasses the measurement and analysis of the water resources of the United States, its territories and possessions, and of many foreign areas. The program covers systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of hydrologic facts concerning the location, quantity, quality, movement, and mode of occurrence of water; interpretive studies of areas and potential or existing water problems; determination of water requirements for present and future industrial, domestic, and agricultural uses; research aimed at the discovery of fundamental principles of hydraulics, hydrology, hydrogeology, chemistry, and related fields; development and application of research to improve the scientific basis for investigations and techniques; and the preparation of scientific papers that document the results of these investigations; and, the preparation of models to predict and demonstrate an understanding of hydrologic processes. Individuals interested in this position should contact the Human Resources Office at (703) 648-6131 to receive a complete vacancy announcement, which describes job requirements, an application, and evaluation procedures. Applications, OF612, or resume must be received at the following address no later than 7/31/02, and should reference announcement SES-02. You may submit your application for consideration via mail or fax, (703) 648- 5200. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. U.S. Geological Survey, Human Resources Office, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS601, Reston, Virginia 20192 The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer U.S. Citizenship is required ****************************** American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Geoscientists Wanted for AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs, 2003:04 The American Association for the Advancement of Science invites scientists and engineers to apply for one-year science and technology policy fellowships in Washington, DC, beginning September 2003. Fellows serve in the Congress, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Agency for International Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Justice, the Department of Energy and other federal offices. These programs are designed to provide each Fellow with a unique public policy learning experience and to bring technical backgrounds and external perspectives to decision-making in the U.S. government. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral degree by the application deadline (January 10, 2003) from any physical, biological or social science, any field of engineering or any relevant interdisciplinary field. Individuals with a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience may also apply. Federal employees are ineligible. Stipends begin at $56,000. For application instructions and further information about the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs, contact: 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202/326-6700. E-mail: science_policy@aaas.org. Web: www.fellowships.aaas.org . ****************************** Job tip - Alaska lead paint removal In a message dated 7/6/2002 8:56:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, T R CONSULTING writes: We have a client in Alaska that is in immediate need of a lead man for a project (It is a wonderful time of year to see Alaska and this location is off the tourist trails). The project involves the removal of lead paint from the exterior of an above ground storage tank. A description of what is needed follows: - Lead awareness training - Experience in providing negative air ventilation and erecting containment barriers. 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