Intensive Cultural Resources Survey of the TNMP Worsham to Wickett Transmission Line Improvements Project

The Texas and New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) is proposing to rebuild a 69 kV transmission line from the Worsham substation to the Wickett substation consisting of approximately 28 miles (mi; 45 kilometers [km]) of line in Ward and Reeves counties, Texas. In advance of the proposed project, TNMP contracted HDR, Inc. (HDR) to conduct a cultural resources survey of the portion of the project that crosses land owned by the University of Texas under the Antiquities Code of Texas (13 Texas Administrative Code [TAC] 26.12) The Area of Potential Effects (APE) included the 100-foot (ft; 30.5 meter [m])) wide transmission line right-of-way (ROW) on University of Texas land and the portions of the ROW within a 600 ft (183 m) buffer on either side of streams that are crossed by the transmission line. The general purpose of the survey was to determine the presence/absence of cultural resources by employing pedestrian survey, shovel testing, and photo-documentation. The cultural resources survey was conducted under Texas Antiquities Permit Number 8087. The field effort was led by Melanie Johnson on July 12– 13, 2017. During the course of the survey, two stream crossings were encountered and surveyed. However, after consultation with the USACE Albuquerque office, these crossings were found not to fall under Section 404 jurisdiction. The pedestrian survey on the 4.3-mi (6.9 km) section of transmission line on University of Texas land resulted in the discovery of seven isolated surface finds consisting of historic metal and glass. Three negative shovel tests were judgmentally placed within the APE on University of Texas land based. The pedestrian survey of two stream resulted in the discovery of eight isolated surface finds including historic metal, glass, brick, and concrete. Twenty-two shovel tests were dug between the two crossings. One of these shovel tests located at the crossing of the Pecos River was positive and revealed historic glass and metal from flood deposits. One historic-age bridge was identified and documented at the Big Valley Canal survey area. Based on materials and wear, the bridge was likely built in the mid-twentieth century, possibly at the time the existing transmission line was installed. It is a singlespan, steel girder bridge with a timber and steel substructure. The resource is recommended not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). A segment of the Big Valley Canal was identified within the APE. A segment of the canal outside of the Study Area was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) by the Texas Historical Commission (THC) in 2000 and, in consultation with SHPO, the entire linear resource is considered eligible. The canal likely dates to c. 1906, when the Big Valley Irrigation Company was established to construct an irrigation system in the Lower Pecos River Basin. The project as proposed will have no adverse effect on this historic property. In accordance with 13 TAC 26.12, no further archaeological investigations are recommended, and construction may proceed. In the event that any archaeological deposits are encountered during construction, work should cease, and the Texas Historical Commission should be notified. All records and materials generated by this project will be permanently curated at the Center for Archaeological Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Intensive Cultural Resources Survey of the University Drive Pedestrian Improvements Projec

The City of College Station contracted HDR, Inc. (HDR) to conduct a cultural resources survey for proposed improvements to the pedestrian walkways along University Drive in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas. The primary purpose of this project is to improve and enhance pedestrian facilities along University Drive from College Main to 700 feet (ft) east of College Avenue (2,871 linear ft, 0.544 mile). The improvements include new traffic signals, sidewalks, turn lanes, drainage and utility adjustments, and hardscaping. Travel lanes will be restriped to provide 12 ft of width along the curb lines and 10 ft width on the interior lanes, thereby reducing pedestrian crossing distances. Sidewalks currently vary greatly throughout the length of the project and are proposed to be constructed with a minimum 12-ft width while maximizing the buffer between the curb line and sidewalk. The proposed project would require temporary construction easements to allow for construction equipment to construct the sidewalks and tie-in to the existing infrastructure on the north side of University Drive. Portions of the project will be constructed on the Texas A&M University campus on the south side of University Drive. Right-of-way (ROW) acquisitions are not anticipated for the Texas A&M University campus work; however, small corner clips of ROW easements will be obtained along the project for pedestrian equipment and sidewalk installation. The Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the cultural resources survey consists of approximately 1.97 acres of area outside of the existing Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ROW to be impacted by the proposed improvements. Impacts to occur within the existing TxDOT ROW are not covered in this survey. The archaeological investigation conducted by HDR consisted of a survey of the APE to determine the presence/absence of archaeological resources by employing pedestrian survey and photo-documentation. The APE was surveyed in compliance with the Antiquities Code of Texas. The survey resulted in pedestrian walkover and photodocumentation of the entire APE. Due to the level of disturbance within the APE, shovel testing was not employed. No archaeological materials were identified during the investigation. In accordance with 13 Texas Administrative Code [TAC] 26, no further archaeological investigations are recommended. No further cultural resources investigations are recommended for the project as proposed. As a result of the present survey, it is recommended that the proposed construction for University Drive Pedestrian Improvements will not have an adverse effect on significant cultural resources in the project APE, and construction may proceed. In the event that any archaeological deposits are encountered during construction, work should cease, and the Texas Historical Commission (THC) should be notified. This report is being submitted to the City of College Station for review and approval prior to submittal to the THC. TxDOT will retain a copy of the report for their records; however, TxDOT review is not required as the current survey covers only the areas to be impacted outside the existing ROW. All records and materials generated by this project will be permanently curated at the Center for Archaeological Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Intensive Archaeological Survey of the FM 791 Overpass Project

San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECI) contracted HDR, Inc. (HDR) to conduct a cultural resources survey of the approximately 12.5-acre (544,496-square feet [ft²]) Area of Potential Effects (APE), which is bisected by Farm to Market Road 791 (FM 791) in McMullen County, Texas. This survey was conducted in advance of the proposed construction of an overpass on FM 791 to accommodate an access road (haul road) for the San Miguel Mine. The APE is contained within three parcels, two of which are currently owned by SMECI— parcels 3434 and 3428. The third parcel, 3036 is owned by the heirs of James L. Rayes, pending SMECI’s acquisition of the property. No portion of the APE falls within the FM 791 right-of-way (ROW). The corridors for the haul road and the overpass are outside of the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RCT). Therefore, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will act as the lead agency for the proposed project. The archaeological investigation conducted by HDR consisted of a survey of the APE to determine the presence/absence of archaeological resources by employing shovel testing, pedestrian survey, and photo-documentation. Fieldwork was completed by Principle Investigator Megan Koszarek and project archaeologist Ben Fullerton on February 17, 2016. A total of five person-hours were invested in the field portion of the project. The work for this project was completed under Texas Antiquities Permit Number 7729. One previously recorded archaeological site, 41MC106, was mapped within the southern portion of the APE. The recorded location of the site within the APE was revisited during the course of the survey and no cultural materials were identified. As a result, site 41MC106 is not present within the current APE. Due to the high surface visibility throughout the project area (approximately 30 to 60 percent surface visibility) the survey resulted in a pedestrian walkover and photodocumentation of the entire project area. The survey resulted in the identification of one isolated find (SM ISO 001). A shovel test was excavated adjacent to the isolate to confirm that the find was limited to the surface. Isolated finds do not meet the definition of an archaeological site and are therefore not eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Placed (NRHP). No new archaeological sites were identified during the investigation. In accordance with 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 800 and 13 Texas Administrative Code [TAC] 26, no further archaeological investigations are recommended. As a result of the present survey, it is recommended that the proposed FM 791 overpass construction within the current APE will not have any effect on cultural resources in the project APE, and construction may proceed. In the event that any archaeological deposits are encountered during construction, work should cease, and the THC should be notified. All records and materials generated by this project will be permanently curated at the Center for Archaeological Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Intensive Archaeological Survey for the Proposed TM-1 Relief Interceptor Project

The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) contracted HDR to conduct an intensive cultural resources survey of the approximately 3.24 miles of 36-inch wastewater interceptor pipeline installation in the City of Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas. The Area of Potential Effects (APE) is approximately 3.24 miles in length within a 50-foot Right-ofWay (ROW). Approximately 1.35 miles of the project area falls within previouslydisturbed road ROW or area encompassed by commercial development. The remainder of the project area parallels Beltline Road, West Main Street, and Bluegrove Road and primarily falls just outside of the existing road ROWs. However, the project area intersects the existing road ROW of Beltline Road at one location and intersects the existing West Main Street ROW at two locations. The archaeological investigation conducted by HDR consisted of intensive survey of the APE to determine the presence/absence of archaeological resources by employing pedestrian survey, systematic shovel testing, and photo-documentation. Fieldwork took place on December 16 and 17, 2014. HDR project personnel consisted of Crew Chief Megan Koszarek and Field Technician Ben Morton. A total of 32 person-hours were invested in the field portion of the project. The survey resulted in a pedestrian walkover and photo-documentation of the entire project area as well as the excavation of 32 negative shovel tests. No archaeological materials were identified during the investigation. A site revisit was conducted at the location of the previously-recorded site 41DL144, the northern boundary of which overlaps with the current project area. This portion of the boundary lies within existing road ROW and was likely destroyed as a result of road construction activities. Lastly, the Rawlins Cemetery is located near the current project area. No new impacts in association with the proposed pipeline will occur within the Rawlins Cemetery as all construction near the cemetery’s location will occur within the existing road ROW. As a result, the cemetery will not be adversely affected by the current project. In accordance with 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 800 and 13 Texas Administrative Code [TAC] 26, no further archaeological investigations are recommended. As a result of the present survey, it is recommended that the proposed installation of approximately 3.24 miles of 36-inch pipeline will not have any effect on cultural resources in the project APE, and construction may proceed. In the event that any archaeological deposits are encountered during construction, work should cease, and the Texas Historical Commission (THC) should be notified. All records and materials generated by this project will be permanently curated at the Center for Archaeological Studies at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set construction in systemic sclerosis and other rheumatic diseases: a EUSTAR initiative

Objectives. To outline rationale and potential strategies for rheumatology experts to be able to develop disease-specific Core Sets under the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). ICF is a universal framework introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe and quantify the impact and burden on functioning of health conditions associated with impairment/disability. Methods. A combined effort of the EULAR Scleroderma Clinical Trial and Research and the ICF Research Branch was initiated to develop an ICF language for scleroderma. From our Medline literature review, using the abbreviation and spelled out version of ICF, we assembled approaches and methodological reasoning for steps of core set development. Results. The ICF can be used for patient care and policy-making, as well as the provision of resources, services and funding. The ICF is used on institutional, regional, national and global levels. Several diseases now have ICF Core Sets. Patients with complex rheumatologic diseases will benefit from a disease-specific ICF Core Set and should be included in all stages of development. ICF Core Set development for rheumatic diseases can be conducted from a number of feasible strategies. Conclusion. This overview should help to clarify useful processes leading to development of an ICF Core Set, and also provide a platform for expert groups considering such an endeavou

The sea ice model component of HadGEM3-GC3.1

A new sea ice configuration, GSI8.1, is implemented in the Met Office global coupled configuration HadGEM3-GC3.1 which will be used for all CMIP6 (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6) simulations. The inclusion of multi-layer thermodynamics has required a semi-implicit coupling scheme between atmosphere and sea ice to ensure the stability of the solver. Here we describe the sea ice model component and show that the Arctic thickness and extent compare well with observationally based data

The Iowa Homemaker vol.23, no.14

Winter in Iowa, page 2 Keeping Up With Today, Mary Elizabeth Lush, page 2 Presenting Martha Duncan, D. Jean Merrill, page 3 Students Create Furniture, Marjorie Lund, page 4 Describe Food in South Pacific, Gertrud Ortgies, page 5 Vicky Previews a New Year, Josephine Ahern, page 6 Teaches Homemaking in India, Mrs. Edgar Vestal, page 7 What’s New in Home Economics, Marilyn Mitchell, page 8 Thoughtful Reading, Jo Ann Reeves, page 10 Across Alumnae Desks, Harriet Keen, page 12 Alum Chooses Food Publicity, Rowena Lincoln, page 14 Betty Heileman Feeds Trainees, Ann Turner, page 1

Microbiome restoration by RBX2660 does not preclude recurrence of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infection following subsequent antibiotic exposure: A case report

A 62-year-old woman received RBX2660, an investigational microbiome restoration therapeutic, for recurrent multidrug-resistant (MDR) urinary tract infection (UTI). RBX2660 increased gut microbiome diversity but did not eliminate uropathogen carriage, and MDR UTI recurred after subsequent antibiotic exposure. Thus, restoration of microbiome diversity does not preclude disease recurrence by residual MDR pathogens

The feasibility of a physical activity intervention for adults within routine diabetes care:A process evaluation

Physical activity is an important factor in diabetes management but is rarely implemented within routine diabetes care. The purpose of this process evaluation was to explore the feasibility of a 12-month pilot physical activity consultation intervention delivered for adults within routine diabetes care. A 12-month pilot physical activity consultation intervention was delivered, including face-to-face consultations at baseline, and at six and 12 months. Additional brief consultations were conducted monthly between baseline and six months via telephone, email or face-to-face. Consultations were led by a physical activity consultant trained and experienced in health psychology and lifestyle behaviour change. Multiple process evaluation measures were conducted including: interviews; email communication; online survey; and intervention session summaries. Additional outcomes explored participant characteristics (n = 89), attendance, adherence and the feasibility of collecting measurable outcomes for physical activity, BMI, HbA1c and psychological wellbeing. Appropriate methods and outcomes were used to facilitate implementation in a ‘real-life’ setting, as opposed to typical research settings. The intervention was feasible with high protocol fidelity, adoption by staff, and positive participant feedback. The role of ‘champions’ (consultant diabetologist and two health psychologists) was identified as a key factor in the positive evaluation of the intervention. Three changes were made to the intervention to address the complex support needs of the sample. Challenges were identified with collecting questionnaire data within the time allocation of consultations. Although not reaching statistical significance, findings suggest improvements in physical activity levels, BMI and several aspects of psychological wellbeing. It was concluded that physical activity consultation is a feasible method of promoting physical activity to adults with diabetes in routine diabetes care. The challenge lies in the translation of physical activity interventions for everyday practice while balancing the need for measurable outcomes with effective delivery

The Iowa Homemaker vol.23, no.13

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