CONTINUATION) Lake Effect Snow Warning expiring November 27 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo

Issued By:  NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Erie, Wyoming Counties

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY... A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY. * LOCATIONS: HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN ERIE AND WYOMING COUNTIES. * TIMING: A BAND OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THIS BAND MAY LIFT NORTH OF THE AREA FOR A TIME FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE SETTLING BACK SOUTH INTO THE REGION LATER FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM LATER FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * ACCUMULATIONS: SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES ARE EXPECTED IN AREAS WHERE LAKE EFFECT SNOW PERSISTS THE LONGEST. SNOWFALL RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR ARE POSSIBLE IN THE MOST INTENSE PORTION OF THIS BAND. * WINDS: WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH WILL PRODUCE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS. * VISIBILITIES: VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW. * IMPACTS: HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL PRODUCE VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH SNOW COVERED ROADS AND NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES.

IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW THE WEATHER CAN VARY FROM LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW IN NARROW BANDS TO CLEAR SKIES JUST A FEW MILES AWAY. IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING ACROSS THE REGION BE PREPARED FOR RAPID CHANGES IN ROAD AND VISIBILITY CONDITIONS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES

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First Lady says today "This Thanksgiving, I encourage all Americans to find a way to give back -- and maybe even start a family tradition of your own. "

Jacob, By Jijo. "It’s Hiring Stupid! Adding 200,000 Jobs a Month Is the Real Test - International Business Times." IBTIMES.com: International Business News, Financial News, Market News, Politics, Forex, Commodities - International Business Times. 25 Nov. 2010. Web. 25 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/85717/20101125/jobs-unemployment-employment-job-creation-fed-qe-deflation-rate-hiring-firing.htm>.

A Letter from the First Lady Michelle Obama (Official)

Good afternoon, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to come together with family and friends to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives.  It's also an important time to be thankful for our men and women in uniform and their families who risk everything so that we can be safe and free.  And we must also remember those in our community who are in need of our help and support -- especially during these tough economic times.   In our family, we have a tradition:  Every year on the day before Thanksgiving, we take some time as a family to help out people in our community who are in need.  Today, we're handing out turkeys, stuffing, pumpkin pies and all the Thanksgiving fixings with our friends and family at Martha's Table, a local non-profit organization. This Thanksgiving, I encourage all Americans to find a way to give back -- and maybe even start a family tradition of your own.  Whether you volunteer at a local soup kitchen, visit the elderly at a nursing home or reach out to a neighbor or friend who comes from a military family, there are plenty of ways to get involved in your community. If you're not sure how to get started, visit Serve.gov.  President Obama and I wish you and your family a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. Sincerely, Michelle Obama First Lady of the United States

CBP Weekend Seizures Net $2 Million in Narcotics Marijuana, Cocaine, Methamphetamine

Nogales, Ariz. — Inspections of inbound vehicles and pedestrians by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Nogales, Ariz., resulted in the seizure of large amounts of narcotics this past weekend.

From Friday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 21, officers processed approximately 75,000 travelers. Through the course of the weekend officers seized more than 236 pounds of marijuana, more than two pounds of methamphetamine and nearly 160 pounds of cocaine. The street value of the narcotics seized is estimated at $2 million.

The contraband was hidden in various compartments of vehicles. Narcotics were also found strapped to a traveler’s body.

The weekend seizures began on Friday, Nov. 19, at approximately 7:50 a.m., when a 34-year-old man from Nogales, Sonora, was referred to secondary for further inspection at the Dennis DeConcini pedestrian entry. The inspection resulted in the discovery of more than two pounds of methamphetamine strapped to the man’s legs.

Later that same day at the primary vehicle lanes at the Mariposa POE, CBP officers encountered a 23-year-old man from Nogales, Sonora, driving a 1998 Dodge Durango. The man and vehicle were referred to secondary area for further inspection. A search of the vehicle’s gas tank resulted in a seizure of 28 packages of marijuana totaling more than 81 pounds.

Friday, Nov. 19 activity ended with the seizure of more than 21 pounds of cocaine concealed in a 2002 Dodge Intrepid driven by a 20-year-old man from Rio Rico, Arizona.

On Saturday, Nov. 20, at approximately 11 a.m., CBP officers referred for inspection a Ford Fiesta with two male occupants from Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico. The vehicle was found to contain 24 packages of marijuana totaling more than 85 pounds.

On Sunday, Nov. 21, at approximately 10:30 a.m., CBP officer working DeConcini encountered a 45-year-old male from Guamuchil, Sinaloa, Mexico driving a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The vehicle inspection resulted in the discovery of 57 packages of cocaine totaling more than 138 pounds.

Later that Sunday at approximately 1:20 p.m., a man and woman from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, aboard a 1999 Ford F-150 were encountered at the DeConcini Port of Entry. The vehicle and the two travelers were referred to secondary for further inspection. A search of the pickup truck resulted in the discovery of seven packages of marijuana totaling more than 69 pounds.

In all seizures, the narcotics and vehicles were seized and suspects were turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.

Nogales Port Director Guadalupe Ramirez commended his officers by saying “Our enforcement efforts this weekend are a direct result of the hard work, dedication and commitment of our employees.”

U. S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for securing our borders at the ports of entry. Our officers’ primary mission is anti-terrorism; they screen all people, vehicles, and goods entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel into and out of the United States. Their mission also includes carrying out traditional border-related responsibilities, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration law, protecting the nation’s food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases, and enforcing trade laws.

While anti-terrorism is the primary mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the inspection process at the ports of entry associated with this mission results in impressive numbers of enforcement actions in all categories.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Form I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Non-Immigrant

Form I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Non-Immigrant There are many reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States. The legal descriptions are lengthy and complex therefore a list of the most common reasons is provided below. (more)


Form I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Non-Immigrant

( Form I-192 )

There are many reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States. The legal descriptions are lengthy and complex therefore a list of the most common reasons is provided below. This information should not be interpreted to be a comprehensive list of reasons you may be denied entry into the United States. ( Legal Descriptions ) In general, you might be denied entry:

• If you have a communicable disease,
• If you have a criminal record for crimes of moral turpitude,
• For possession of or trafficking in a controlled substance,
• If you have any involvement with terrorism or terrorist organizations (no waivers can be approved for this category),
• If you have trafficked in persons,
• If you have been involved in money laundering,
• If you have been previously removed (deported) or have overstayed a previous period of admission to the United States

This list is not comprehensive. Please refer to the legal descriptions link for the complete list. ( Legal Descriptions )

The list of crimes of moral turpitude that are reasons for exclusion from the United States is also quite detailed. ( List of Crimes of Moral Turpitude ) The most common types of crimes involving moral turpitude that would make you inadmissible are murder, manslaughter, rape, theft, bribery, forgery, aggravated battery, prostitution, and fraud.

Depending on the reason for your inadmissibility into the United States, and if you are a class of nonimmigrant where a visa is not required, e.g., most citizens of Canada, or you are a nonimmigrant with appropriate documents who subsequently becomes inadmissible, you may be eligible to apply in advance of your travel directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for a temporary waiver of inadmissibility. The waiver application process can be lengthy (up to a year) and there is a cost of US $585.00 per application regardless of the decision.

The temporary waiver application, Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant [Pursuant to Section 212(d)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)], is on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ web site, as well as instructions for filling it out. The Form I-192 can be downloaded at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Forms website. ( Form I-192 ) This form should be filed with CBP if you are an inadmissible visa-exempt nonimmigrant or a nonimmigrant with appropriate documents who subsequently becomes inadmissible under Section 212(a) of the INA. (Please refer to Section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) of the INA and Title 8 Code of Federal Regulation 212.4(b) for pertinent statute and regulation). Only forms with the expiration date 11/30/2009 in the upper right hand corner are acceptable. After February 20, 2009, older versions of the form cannot be used.

If you are an applicant for T nonimmigrant status or an applicant for U nonimmigrant status and you are inadmissible, you should file your Form I-192 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Landed Immigrants and certain Canadians who require a visa (e.g. for E, K, or V status applicants) to enter the United States, but are ineligible for one of the reasons previously mentioned should contact a local United States Consulate to discuss their situation. Likewise, citizens of other countries may discuss waivers of ineligibility with a consular officer if they are likely to be denied entry for one of the previously mentioned reasons. Consular officers may recommend a waiver for certain ineligible visa applicants.

The Form I-192 application package must include the following:

1. Evidence of your Citizenship.
2. Completed form I-192 signed and submitted by you (no copies).
3. A properly executed Form G-28 must be included with the application if you have retained an authorized person to represent you on this specific application. ( Form G-28 )
4. U.S. Fingerprint card FD-258. This fingerprint card will be completed by a U.S. CBP Officer at the time of submission of your application.
5. A Form G-325A completed and signed by you. Please ensure that all copies of this form are legible. ( Form G-325A )
   
   Canadians: You can obtain verification of your criminal record or evidence of a lack thereof from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by submitting your fingerprints on Form C216C. The returned Civil Product and any accompanying records must be dated and endorsed by the RCMP within 15 months of submission with your Form I-192. For instructions, addresses and payment information, please visit the RCMP website. ( RCMP )   Do not submit the Form I-192 application until you have obtained the documents from the RCMP. Incomplete packages will not be processed.
6. If you have a criminal record in any other country's court system, you must also obtain a copy of the applicable record or an official letter from the court of jurisdiction stating the reason why a copy of the record is not available.
7. A copy of the official court record from the actual court of conviction indicating plea indictment, conviction and disposition for each and every crime committed anywhere in the world.
8. If you are inadmissible to the United States because of a criminal conviction, you should submit a statement in your own words, signed by you, explaining the circumstances of each arrest, conviction, and sentence or fine imposed. Additionally you should submit any evidence or explanation of your reformation of character or rehabilitation such as counseling or rehabilitation programs completed, current employment, marital status, community service etc. or any other information you wish to be considered and you believe strengthens your request.
9. If you have been found inadmissible under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (unlawfully present in the United States) please submit detailed information regarding:
• Current foreign employment.
• Previous U.S. employment.
• Family members presently living in the United States.
• Past and current United States and/or foreign business investments.
• Any and all ties you have to your present foreign country/residence.

In Summary: The Form I-192 and accompanying documents are filed in advance of travel and is limited to the class of aliens where a nonimmigrant visa is not required or an inadmissible nonimmigrant with appropriate documents who subsequently becomes inadmissible under Section 212(a) of the INA. Most citizens of Canada may use this form and submit their application at a major Port of Entry at the U.S. Border or a CBP Preclearance office in Canada

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Form I-212: Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal

( Form I-212 )

Effective November 23, 2010, CBP will only accept the revised Form I-212 which has the 11/23/10 revision date. Furthermore, the applicant will be required to pay the new fee of $585.00 if an application is filed on or after November 23, 2010.

This application or form is for a particular inadmissible immigrant and nonimmigrant population that is seeking permission to reapply for admission into the United States (also known as “consent to reapply”) after they have been excluded, deported, or removed from the United States or had been unlawfully present in the United States for an aggregate period of more than 1 year, and subsequently entered or attempted to reenter the United States without being admitted.

There are three pertinent sections in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that address the above referenced nonimmigrant and his/her need to obtain consent to reapply in advance of applying for admission into the United States. The three noted sections are §212(a)(9)(A) ( INA §212 ) , §212(a)(9)(C) ( INA §212 ) and §276. ( INA §276 ) If any of the noted sections apply to you and you are not required to obtain a visa to enter the United States as a non-immigrant, you may file Form I-212 at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-designated port of entry or a CBP-designated preclearance office. The Form I-212 and accompanying documents must be filed in advance of travel.

• Nonimmigrant visitors who require consent to reapply and need a visa to enter the United States as a nonimmigrant should contact the nearest United States Embassy or Consulate.
• Citizens of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Marshall Islands may contact the nearest consulate of the U.S. Department of State to receive instructions on where and how to submit this form.
• If you require consent to reapply and are inadmissible to the United States because of additional reasons (for example, having; a communicable disease, criminal record for crimes of moral turpitude, or a violation of any controlled substance law), you may also have to file a Form I-192 in conjunction with a Form I-212. Both Forms I-212 and I-192 may be downloaded at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Forms website. ( U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services )
• In addition to the required evidence stated on the revised Form I-212 Instructions, the following additional information/documentation should be submitted with the Form I-212
  • Evidence of Citizenship.
  • Any supporting documentation.
  • U.S. Fingerprint card FD-258. This fingerprint card will be completed by a U.S. CBP Officer at the time of submission of your application.
  • A Form G-325A completed and signed by the applicant. Please ensure that all copies of this form are legible.
  • A properly executed Form G-28 must be included with the application if the alien has retained an authorized representative.
  • Each application, regardless of the ground of inadmissibility, must be accompanied by a copy of an official police record or evidence that no record exists, from the applicant’s country of residence or nationality. This record is valid for 15 months.

Canadians: You can obtain verification of their criminal record or evidence of a lack thereof from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by submitting their fingerprints on Form C-216C. The returned Civil Product and any accompanying records must be dated and endorsed by the RCMP within 15 months of submission with the Form I-212. For instructions, addresses and payment information, please visit the RCMP website. Do not submit the Form I-212 application until you have obtained the documents from the RCMP. Incomplete packages will not be processed.

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Form I-824: Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition

( Form I-824 )

This application or form is for the beneficiary of an approved Form I-192 or Form I-212 in need of a replacement copy of his or her original decision. It would be used when the original decision has been lost, stolen or mutilated. Under these circumstances a replacement for the decision may be requested from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Admissibility Review Office (ARO). You may also obtain a replacement for a previously issued indefinite decision that was issued in conjunction with Form I-185, Nonresident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card (BCC).

Please note: Form I-185 is no longer issued however, you may obtain a replacement for a previously issued indefinite waiver if the waiver authorization has not been revoked or voided.

A replacement for an approved decision that is still valid may be requested by submitting Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. You can obtain Form I-824 at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website: ( U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services )

• If your approval decision expires in less than 6 months, you may want to consider submitting a new Form I-192 application.

The completed Form I-824 application, with $405.00 US fee and a short explanation of why a replacement is required, can be mailed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Admissibility Review Office, at the address below or submitted in person at a designated CBP land border or Canadian preclearance office.

Filing at a Land Border Port of Entry:
For Ports of Entry - you may file in person at a designated land border port of entry. When you bring in your application, you will be given a receipt for your application fee and the U.S. set of fingerprints will be taken. The following is a list of designated ports that accept the Form I-192 and Form I-824 in advance of travel.

Not all ports of entry are able to process applications for temporary waivers in advance of travel. ( Ports )

The following is a list of designated ports that accept the Form I-192, Form I-212 and Form I-824 in advance of travel.

Boston Field Office Port Address
Portland Port of Entry
312 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 771-3600
Fax: (207) 771-3608

Houlton Port of Entry
27 Customs Loop
Houlton, ME 04730
Phone: (207) 532-2131 x 0
Fax: (207) 532-4153

Fort Fairfield Port of Entry
4 Boundry 4 Line Road
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
Phone: (207) 473-7474

Ft. Kent Port of Entry
401 West Main Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
Phone: (207) 834-5255

Van Buren Port of Entry
137 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 146
Van Buren, ME 04785
Phone: (207) 868-3391

Madawaska Port of Entry
63 Bridge Avenue, Suite 101
Madawaska, ME 04756
Phone: (207) 728-4376 x 0

Calais Port of Entry
3 Customs Street
Calais, ME 04619
Phone: (207) 454-3621

Jackman Port of Entry
2614 Main Street
Sandy Bay Twp, ME 04945
Phone: (207) 668-3711

Highgate Springs Port of Entry
480 Welcome Center Road
Swanton, VT 05488
Phone: (802) 868-2778

Richford Port of Entry
705 Province Street
Richford, VT 05476
Phone: (802) 848-7766

Derby Line Port of Entry
107 Interstate 91 South
Derby Line, VT 05830
Phone: (802) 873-3219

Norton Port of Entry
115 Rte. 147 N.
Norton, VT 05907
Phone: (802) 822-5222

Buffalo Field Office Port Address
Buffalo - Peace Bridge Port of Entry
Monday - Thursday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Champlain - Port of Entry
Monday - Thursday
For an appointment call (518) 298-8346

Lewiston / Queenston Bridge Port of Entry
Monday - Thursday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Massena - Port of Entry
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
For an appointment call (315) 769-3091

Niagara Falls - Rainbow Bridge
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday (October- May only)
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ogdensburg - Port of Entry
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
For an appointment call (315) 393-1390

Thousand Islands Bridge Port of Entry (Alexandria Bay)
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
For an appointment call (315) 482-2065

Seattle Field Office Port Address
Pacific Highway Port of Entry
9950 Pacific Highway
Blaine, WA 98230
Monday and Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sumas Port of Entry
109 Cherry Street
Sumas, WA 98295
Tuesday and Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lynden Port of Entry
9949 Guide Meridian Road
Lynden, WA 98264
Blaine, WA 98230
Thursday Only
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Oroville Port of Entry
33643 Hwy 97 North
Oroville, WA 98844
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Eastport Port of Entry
Highway 95 North
Eastport, ID 83826
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Roosville Port of Entry
8395 Highway 93 North
Eureka, MT 59917
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sweetgrass Port of Entry
Interstate 15 North
Sweetgrass, MT 59484
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Raymond Port of Entry
Highway 16 North
Raymond, MT 59256
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Portal Port of Entry
301 W. Railway Ave
Portal, ND 58772
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Pembina Port of Entry
112 W. Stutsman
Pembina, ND 58271
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dunseith Port of Entry
State Highway
Dunseith, ND 58239
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

International Falls Port of Entry
2nd Avenue
International Falls, MN 55649
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Grand Portage Port of Entry
9403 Highway 61
Grand Portage, MN
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Del Bonita Port of Entry
4071 Chalk Butte
41 miles north of Cut Bank on Hwy. 213
Cut Bank, MT 59427-9109
(406) 336-2130
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Morgan Port of Entry
53869 US Highway 191 N.
Loring, MT 59537-9600
(406) 674-5248
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Opheim Port of Entry
6071 State Highway 24 North
Opheim, MT 59250-0376
(406) 724-3212
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Piegan Port of Entry
10 miles North of Babb on Highway 89
Babb, MT 59411-0109
(406) 732-5572
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Scobey Port of Entry
HWY 13 North at Canadian Border
Scobey, MT 59263-2300
(406) 783-5375
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Turner Port of Entry
12 miles North of Turner on Highway 24
Loring, MT 59537-9600
(406) 674-5248
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Whitetail Port of Entry
Highway 511 North at Canadian Border
Whitetail, MT 59276-0038
(406) 779-3531
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wild Horse Port of Entry
29966 Wild Horse Road, Highway 232
Havre, MT 59501-8058
(406) 394-2371
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Willow Creek Port of Entry
29942 St Joe Road
Havre, MT 59501-8072
(406) 398-5512
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Porthill Port of Entry
Highway 1 at Canadian Border
Loring, Porthill, ID 83853-0040
(208) 267-5309
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Baudette Port of Entry
PO Box 617, HWY 72 North
Baudette, MN 56623
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Warroad Port of Entry
41781 State Highway 313
Warroad, MN
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Peace Arch Port of Entry
100 Peace Portal Drive
Blaine, WA 98230
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Danville Port of Entry
19130 Highway 21 N.
Danville, WA 99121
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Laurier Port of Entry
27017 Highway 395 N.
Laurier, WA 99146
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Frontier Port of Entry
4939 Highway 25 N.
Northport, WA 99157
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Metaline Falls Port of Entry
26781 SR 31
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Detroit Field Office Port Address
Detroit Canada Tunnel Port of Entry
150 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
Blaine, WA 98230
Monday and Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Blue Water Bridge Port of Entry
1410 Elmwood
Port Huron, MI 48060
Monday-Friday
89:00 AM - 4:00 PM

International Bridge Port of Entry
900 International Bridge Plaza
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49873
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Filing at a Preclearance Office:
You may also file your application with a CBP Preclearance office in Canada. You must appear in person and the U.S. set of fingerprints will be taken at that time. There is no additional biometrics fee for fingerprinting. It is highly recommended that you contact the Preclearance office where you plan to submit your application. You will be able to verify hours of operation and ask questions.

Application Status Inquiries:
Please allow at least 90 days from the date of submission of your Form I-192, Form I-212 or Form I-824 before making an inquiry about the status of your application. A full review of your circumstances can take up to six months or longer. Requests for status updates may add to that timeline. If you are concerned about the status of your application and you filed at a CBP Preclearance location or at a land border port of entry after August 26, 2007, you may ask for an update by emailing inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov. Be sure to provide your full name, DOB and your A Number.

A designated representative with a properly executed Form G-28 on file may make an inquiry on the status of his/her client’s application via: attorneyinquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov.

If you have submitted an application and you have had a change of address please remember to notify the CBP - ARO by e-Mail at inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov or by mail at the following address:
US Customs and Border Protection
Admissibility Review Office
7th Floor Mail Stop 1340
12825 Worldgate Dr
Herndon, VA 20598-1340

Veterans' Reflections: Third-Generation Sailor Recalls Service

Veterans' Reflections: Third-Generation Sailor Recalls Service

By Ian Graham
Emerging Media, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2010 - As a third-generation Navy man, John Gainer knew what kind of commitment and dedication it would take when he accepted a commission in 1992.

Former Navy officer John Gainer, bottom row center, poses for a photo with several signalmen assigned to the communications division aboard the USS John L. Hall. Gainer said it was a great honor to have served fellow Americans. Courtesy photo (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.

"Service to our country is one of the most important things you can do as a citizen of the United States," he said. "It's one thing my father taught me, and his father had taught him. It was something that was taught to us through our family -- that service and dedication to the cause of freedom is something to be upheld." While he was serving aboard a ship in the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Shield, Gainer said, he was reminded almost daily of that dedication to service as he oversaw maritime intercept missions. He and his crew were a part of the Mideast Force's naval blockade in 1994. If an incoming ship was thought to have cargo violating United Nations sanctions on Iraq, it was up to them to go through the ship's hold to find it.
Gainer said some of his most vivid memories come from long days and nights, watching his crew dig through boxes and crates searching for contraband.
"Sometimes we would spend eight, 10, 12 hours out on a ship, going through crates and boxes, making sure there was nothing illegal being transported to Iraq," he said. "Their dedication to that mission was most impressive to me."
But the best glimpse into Gainer's own dedication to his country comes in his humility about it. While some brag and boast of the great things they did while in uniform, Gainer said he was just happy to be able to work for the nation and, as he put it, "the cause of freedom."
"I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to serve -- to serve the American people and to defend the Constitution of the United States," he said.
("Veterans' Reflections" is a collection of stories of men and women who served their country in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the present-day conflicts. They will be posted throughout November in honor of Veterans Day.)
 

Related Sites:
Special Report: Veterans' Reflections

Snow clearing for seniors and disabled residents of Toronto

Snow clearing for seniors and disabled residents of Toronto

If you are a senior or disabled resident of Toronto, the City will clear snow from the sidewalk in front of your home in those areas where the service is not provided by machine.

The City of Toronto provides sidewalk snow clearing in most of Toronto, however, there are a few areas where equipment is unable to clear sidewalks due to insufficient sidewalk width for the plows, lack of boulevard space for snow storage, and on-street parking. Most of these areas are in the older, central parts of the city. 

A map showing the areas where the City provides sidewalk snow clearing can be seen on the website at http://www.toronto.ca/transportation/snow/sidewalks.htm

For seniors and people with disabilities living in areas where the City does not clear sidewalks, please contact the City of Toronto at 311. Note that the service applies to the sidewalk in front of your home only and does not include driveways or walkways leading to homes.

Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents. For information about non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Snow clearing for seniors and disabled residents of Toronto (Continued)

		Hey, Toronto -- it's time to be a good neighbour In much of Toronto, the City provides mechanical sidewalk snow clearing. But in some parts of Toronto, (mainly the core area), the city is unable to provide this service. That's why we're asking all residents and business owners in those areas to clear the ice and snow from sidewalks adjacent to their properties within 12 hours of a snowfall. Clearing the ice and snow from the sidewalk in front of your home or business will make it safer for everyone. Failure to do so could result in a fine of $100.00 plus $25.00 surcharge, total $125.00 as per Municipal Code Chapter 719. View a map of sidewalk snow clearing (PDF) in the City. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat reader to view PDF files. If you plan to use salt, please take care to use the proper amount and not use too much. Using alternative products such as clay kitty litter or sand is also a good idea. If you are a senior or disabled person living in the core area, and require the sidewalk snow clearing service, you may download the application form (PDF) and submit it to us along with the required documentation. If you have any questions about the form, the service or are unable to print the form, please contact us at 311 (service available in some parts of Toronto, York and East York only). Here is a brief description of what you can expect and some helpful numbers to call if you require assistance. Sidewalks will be cleared when the snow has stopped and the accumulation has reached eight centimetres (three inches) in November, December and March and five centimetres (two inches) in January and February. The service does not include the clearing of snow from driveways or private approaches (private sidewalks) leading to a residence. This service can take up to 72 hours after the snow has stopped. If your property is a corner lot, the sidewalk on the flank will not necessarily be cleared at the same time as the sidewalk at the front. This work is sometimes performed by different equipment. While every attempt is made to clear all the residences on the service within 72 hours, if your sidewalk has not been cleared after 72 hours after the end of a snowfall, please call the appropriate number below and staff will place your address on our “missed list” and crews will be scheduled to attend and clear the sidewalk. If you have any questions about Toronto's snow clearing service, call 311. So, come on Toronto. Take the time to clear the ice and snow from in front of your property. Show everyone that you are a good neighbour.

Live Green Toronto

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	Go Green with the Grinch and win prizes! The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! The Musical is coming to Toronto just in time for the holidays, and everyone in the Toronto area is invited to help make the Grinch's wish for a greener/less wasteful holiday season come true. Submit a video that shows how you’re greening your holidays — show as many green holiday ideas as you can fit in a 60 second clip or a few activities in detail — and you could win great prizes! Enter and vote for your favourites!
	Home Energy Help program helps those in need save energy and money Home Energy Help is a new program offering free home improvements to those in need. Qualified residents can get help with energy efficiency improvements such as new insulation, furnace upgrades, low-flow toilets, power bars, compact fluorescent light bulbs and more. The program is the result of a collaboration between the City of Toronto, Toronto Hydro Electric System and Enbridge Gas Distribution. Learn more about Home Energy Help.
	Get your Live Green Toronto Membership Card and save more than money! When you show your Live Green Toronto Membership Card at participating businesses, you’ll be eligible for exclusive offers or discounts on a wide range of environmentally friendly products and services in categories such as Home, Family, Food, Specialty, Travel, Fun, Wellness and Style. With the number of participating businesses growing every day, there are more reasons than ever to get your free card. Learn more and sign up today.
	Dig out your old lights… the Festive Light Exchange is back! For every two strings of old inefficient incandescent lights you drop off at a Toronto Hydro Festive Light Exchange event this year, you’ll take home a free LED string of lights. LED lights use up to 90 per cent less electricity than incandescent lights, produce almost no heat, generate more light and last longer. Exchange old lights for LED lights at any one of these Festive Light Exchange events.
	ClimateSpark: Be part of the next climate breakthrough! Do you have a great business idea for saving the climate? Do you have intelligence you want to share? The ClimateSpark Challenge is your chance to help discover new ideas and shape them into successful climate solutions. ClimateSpark presented by Toronto Atmospheric Fund, is an online competition that uses the power of social networks to solicit, develop and unleash business ideas that can help reduce our climate impact.
	Bike Boxes help make cycling safer Toronto’s first bike boxes were recently installed at the intersection of two of the city’s most popular bicycle lanes at Harbord Street-Hoskin Ave and St. George Street. Designed to make cycling safer, a bike box is a pavement marking that provides cyclists with a waiting area in front of cars at red lights. Bike boxes can help prevent conflicts between motorists turning right and cyclists travelling straight. In total, five bike boxes will be installed along the Harbord/Hoskin Ave.and College St. bicycle lanes this fall. Learn more about Toronto’s new bike boxes.
	Help Shape the Future of Electric Vehicles The City of Toronto is looking at ways to incorporate electric vehicles into its sustainable transportation plan. Before we can adopt this new technology, there are a variety of things to consider – from the number and location of charging stations, to the impact on our electricity grid and the need for EV-friendly policies. Tell the City what you think we should consider. Share your thoughts by posting a comment on-line. Comments will be used to propose an electric vehicles strategy to City Council in 2011. .
	BIXI Toronto reaches membership goal With 1,000 members signed up for BIXI Toronto, the City has reached a key milestone in the creation of a bike share system. When BIXI begins in 2011, Torontonians and visitors will have access to 1,000 bicycles via 80 fully automated and conveniently located BIXI stations in the downtown, with potential to expand in future years. Operating like an extension of the public transit system, the bikes are intended for one-way trips of less than 30 minutes and will be able to be picked up and dropped off by members at BIXI stations in the city, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
	Student-led Public Good Initiative offers pro bono consulting to non-profits The Public Good Initiative is a student-led project that pairs students from the University of Toronto’s School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) with community organizations that can benefit from their pro bono consulting services. The goal is to blend the unique attributes and voluntary ethos of the students with the needs of public benefit organizations in and around Toronto. Students work closely with small and large non-profit organizations active in various policy areas, ranging from health to education to environmental issues. Interested non-profits may contact the PGI Coordinators.

Live Green News is published periodically by Live Green Toronto program staff in the City of Toronto Environment Office.

Mullen Cites North Korea's Unpredictability

By Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2010 - North Korea's artillery assault on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island yesterday is an issue of concern in a region that wants stability, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said today on ABC's "The View" television show.

From left to right, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his wife, Deborah, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck appear on "The View" in New York, on Nov. 24, 2010. Mullen and his wife appeared on the daytime talk show to discuss issues from military veteran suicide rates to recent tensions between North and South Korea. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.

Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Deborah, appeared on the daytime talk show to discuss a range of issues, including the situation on the Korean peninsula. "There is worrisome leadership in North Korea," Mullen said. "[North Korean President Kim Jong Il is] a very unpredictable guy, a very dangerous guy. This [attack] is also tied, we think, to the succession of his young, 27-year-old [son] who's going to take over at some point in the future, and he continues to generate these kinds of events."
Mullen said Americans should be concerned about North Korea's volatile posture, but he noted that the United States has 28,000 troops in South Korea, where "we are very much aligned with in supporting them."
"They are a strong ally. We need the region to stay very stable," Mullen said. "[Kim Jong Il] is a guy who creates instability routinely. I think it's very important, certainly with the Japanese and the South Koreans, but I also think it's important for China, to lead. The one country that has influence in Pyongyang is China, so their leadership is absolutely critical."
North Korea has worked hard to develop nuclear weapons, Mullen said, calling last week's revelation of the uranium enrichment facility there "a big deal." He said the facility has been described as sophisticated and modern.
"So, [If Kim Jong Il] continues on that path with nuclear weapons, or his son does, it could be a very dangerous outcome in the long term and it will at least destabilize an important part if the world," the chairman said.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Mullen backed the idea of high-level screenings and pat downs at airports.
"The recent events of the two cargo planes that had bombs on them, and certainly the bomb in Times Square, the Detroit bomber [Christmas Day 2009], were all very real and indicative of the threat that's out there," he said. "[Terrorists] are still trying to kill as many Americans as they can, so it's not going to go away."
Turning to the possible repeal of the military's so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, Mullen said it is difficult to know what the outcome will be.
"For me," Mullen said, "it's been my personal view it is very difficult for an institution that values integrity like the military does to have people show up at work every day and lie about who they are."
Deborah Mullen said she works with families of returning veterans. She's also concerned about military's suicide rate, noting that it is the "most devastating loss to a family."
"Suicide is taboo in the civilian world. Nobody likes to talk about suicide," she said. "There really have been no studies done on suicide, and the military is going to lead the way on this because they began a study on suicide about a year ago on a five-year study."
What the military learns about suicide will be shared with the rest of nation and the world, she said.
 

Biographies:
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen
Related Sites:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Increased Security Measures

Release Date: November 8, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
"Following the thwarted terrorist plot last week to conceal and ship explosive devices on board aircraft bound for the U.S., the Administration took a number of immediate steps to increase security by tightening existing measures related to cargo bound for the United States.
Some of the steps that have been taken by the Department of Homeland Security included adapting inbound cargo targeting rules to reflect the latest intelligence and ordering a ground halt on all cargo coming from Yemen. In addition, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole and a team of TSA inspectors visited Yemen to meet with government security officials and to assist in enhancing Yemen’s security procedures, which are necessary to eventually lift the ground halt on cargo.
Late last week, TSA directed industry carriers to begin implementing additional precautionary security measures for international flights inbound to the United States. These measures take effect today. Specifically, the ban on air cargo from Yemen will continue and has been extended to all air cargo from Somalia as well. In addition, no high risk cargo will be allowed on passenger aircraft. Toner and ink cartridges over 16 ounces will be prohibited on passenger aircraft in both carry-on bags and checked bags on domestic and international flights in-bound to the United States. This ban will also apply to certain inbound international air cargo shipments as well. Further, all cargo identified as high risk will go through additional and enhanced screening. These measures also impact inbound international mail packages, which must be screened individually and certified to have come from an established postal shipper.
The Administration is also working closely with industry and our international partners to expedite the receipt of cargo manifests for international flights to the United States prior to departure in order to identify and screen items based on risk and current intelligence. We are also working with our international and private sector partners on the expansion of layered detections system including technology and other measures.
As always, the safety and security of the American public is our highest priority. The threats of terrorism we face are serious and evolving, and these security measures reflect our commitment to using current intelligence to stay ahead of adversaries—working closely with our international, federal, state, local and private sector partners every step of the way. We encourage our partners, as well as our citizens, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement authorities."

SUBJ: COAST GUARD ELITE MALE/FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

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ALCGPSC 117/10

A. COAST GUARD MORALE, WELL-BEING AND RECREATION MANUAL, COMDTINST
M1710.13C(SERIES)
1.  NOMINATIONS ARE SOLICITED FOR MILITARY MEMBERS ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR
BOTH THE ELITE MALE AND FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR FOR 2010.  THE
PERIOD FOR CONSIDERATION IS 1 JANUARY 2010 THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2010.
NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND (CSC) NO
LATER THAN 14 JANUARY 2011.  CHAPTER 5.D.5 OF REFERENCE A PROVIDES
GUIDANCE FOR SUBMISSION OF NOMINATION PACKAGES.
2.  THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMANDS TO RECOGNIZE THE
DEDICATION AND HARD WORK OF OUR MILITARY MEMBERS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED
THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE DURING 2010.  COMMANDS
SHOULD QUERY NEWLY ARRIVING PERSONNEL TO ENSURE THAT THESE
INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT OVERLOOKED FOR THIS OUTSTANDING PROGRAM.
3.  NOMINATION PACKAGES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
    A.  ATHLETES PROFESSIONAL AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
    B.  NOTABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE
    C.  BIOGRAPHY OF THE INDIVIDUAL
    D.  PHOTO IN SERVICE DRESS BLUE (PHOTO MAY BE SCANNED AND SENT
VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA, BUT MUST BE SCANNED AT A MINIMUM RESOLUTION OF 300
DOTS PER INCH AND AS A JPEG FILE.)
    E.  ACTION PHOTO OF ATHLETE PARTICIPATING IN HIS/HER EVENT (PHOTO
MAY BE SCANNED AND SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA, BUT MUST BE SCANNED AT
A MINIMUM RESOLUTION OF 300 DOTS PER INCH AND AS A JPEG FILE.)
4.  COMPLETE NOMINATION PACKAGES MUST BE SENT TO:
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND
BATTLEFIELD TECH CENTER 1, SUITE 500
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320-5180
ATTN:  CWO4 R. T. DOWNS
5.  INDIVIDUALS OR COMMANDS DESIRING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD
REVIEW REFERENCE A OR CONTACT CWO4 R. T. DOWNS AT ROBERT.T.DOWNS(AT)
USCG.MIL OR (757) 842-4928.
6.  INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
7.  RDML DANIEL R. MAY, COMMANDER, CG PERSONNEL SERVICE CENTER,
SENDS.

DONT LET YOUR GUARD DOWN - PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO TAKE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING AT COAST GUARD INSTALLATIONS

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ALCOAST 561/10
COMDTNOTE 5100
SUBJ: DONT LET YOUR GUARD DOWN - PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO TAKE
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING AT COAST GUARD INSTALLATIONS
A. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MANUAL, COMDTINST M5100.47
(SERIES)
1. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ALCOAST IS TO ESTABLISH POLICY ON WHO IS
AUTHORIZED TO TAKE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING AT COAST GUARD
INSTALLATIONS AND WHEN TRAINING SHOULD BE OFFERED.
2. OVER THE PAST YEAR, HEADQUARTERS HAS WORKED WITH SEVERAL USCG
INSTALLATIONS TO PROVIDE AN INHOUSE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING PROGRAM.
THIS EFFORT INCLUDES THE TRAINING OF NEW MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION
(MSF) CERTIFIED RIDERCOACHES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THREE NEW
TRAINING RANGES.  THE PURPOSE OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO PROVIDE OUR
SHIPMATES WITH MORE ACCESS TO FREE AND TIMELY MOTORCYCLE TRAINING AND
TO REDUCE COSTS. THERE ARE PLANS TO OPEN SEVERAL NEW MOTORCYCLE
TRAINING RANGES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN FY11.
3. WITH THE INCREASED INTERNAL TRAINING CAPABILITY, THERE HAS BEEN
SOME QUESTION AS TO WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
TRAINING AT NO COST AND WHEN TRAINING SHOULD BE OFFERED.
    A. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE TRAINING AT
USCG INSTALLATIONS: ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, RESERVISTS AND THEIR
DEPENDANTS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE INSTALLATIONS,
AUXILIARISTS, APPROPRIATED FUND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND
THEIR DEPENDANTS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO INSTALLATIONS, AND
DISABLED VETERANS WHO HOLD A RETIRED ID CARD AND ARE AUTHORIZED
ACCESS TO INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, USCG MOTORCYCLE TRAINING
FACILITIES SHALL PROVIDE THIS SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEPENSE (DOD) WHO MEET THE ABOVE ELIGIBILITY.
    B. THEREFORE, THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO
TAKE TRAINING AT USCG INSTALLATIONS: NON-APPROPRIATED FUND GOVERNEMENT
EMPLOYEES, DEPENDANTS OF APPROPRIATED FUND GOVERNEMENT EMPLOYEES AND
CONTRACTORS.
    C. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY BASIC AND EXPERIENCED/ADVANCED RIDER
TRAINING ARE CLASSIFIED AS OFFICIAL USCG COURSES. IN AN EFFORT TO GET ALL USCG
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS TRAINING IN A TIMELY MANNER, INSTALLATION
COMMANDING OFFICERS/OFFICERS IN CHARGE WHO HAVE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING
RANGES ON THEIR INSTALLATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO OFFER
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. COMMANDING
OFFICERS, AS MISSION PERMITS, ARE AUTHORIZED AND ENCOURAGED TO ALLOW
MEMBERS TO TAKE TRAINING DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. CIVILIAN
APPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES, AT THE SUPERVISORS DISCRETION, ARE
AUTHORIZED TO TAKE TRAINING AT COAST GUARD INSTALLATIONS DURING
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND NOT BE CHARGED LEAVE.
    D. CIVILIAN PERSONNEL WILL NOT BE GIVEN COMPENSATORY TIME OFF OR
OVERTIME IF THEY TAKE TRAINING AFTER NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
4. GO TO HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/CG1/CG113/CG1132/MOTORCYCLE.ASP FOR A
LIST OF USCG RANGES AND POINTS OF CONTACT.
5. THESE CHANGES WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE NEXT REVISION OF REF
(A).
6. COMDT (CG-1132) POC IS MR. DALE A. WISNIESKI, EMAIL:
DALE.A.WISNIESKI(AT)USCG.MIL, COMM: 202-475-5206.
7. RADM MARK J. TEDESCO, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORK-LIFE
SENDS.
8. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.

SUBJ: 235TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAVY CHAPLAIN CORPS

R 232209Z NOV 10

ALCOAST 563/10
COMDTNOTE 1780

1. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD WISH TO EXTEND
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE U.S. NAVY CHAPLAIN CORPS, WHICH CELEBRATES
235 YEARS OF SERVICE ON NOVEMBER 28TH.
2. THE CHAPLAIN CORPS HAS BEEN A FORCE MULTIPLIER TO THE COAST GUARD
SINCE 1929, WHEN THE FIRST CHAPLAIN WAS ASSIGNED TO OUR SERVICE.
TODAY, A DIVERSE CORPS OF 49 ACTIVE AND RESERVE CHAPLAINS SUPPORTS
THE COAST GUARD, PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND TIMELY SPIRITUAL AND
PASTORAL CARE TO THE ENTIRE COAST GUARD FAMILY, ENHANCING OUR MISSION
READINESS.
3. THIS YEAR, OUR CHAPLAINS CONTINUED TO STAND ALONGSIDE OUR PEOPLE
AND OUR FAMILIES, PROVIDING SUPPORT, HOPE, AND SPIRITUAL
ENCOURAGEMENT WHEREVER AND WHENEVER WE NEEDED THEM. THEY BOTH
DEPLOYED WITH US TO THE TRYING FRONTLINES OF THE HAITI EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE AND WERE THERE FOR US ON THE PIERS AND IN THE HANGERS WITH
OUR LOVED ONES WHEN WE RETURNED HOME.
4. THE DEVOTION TO DUTY OF OUR CHAPLAINS EPITOMIZES TRUE SERVANT
LEADERSHIP.
5. ON THIS SPECIAL OCCASION OF THEIR 235TH BIRTHDAY, PLEASE THANK OUR
CHAPLAINS FOR THEIR FAITHFUL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COAST GUARD
AND NATION.
6. ADMIRAL BOB PAPP, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
7. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

SUBJ: HEALTH SERVICES ALLOWANCE LIST, AFLOAT REVISION

R 241424Z NOV 10

ALCOAST 565/10
COMDTNOTE 6010

A. HEALTH SERVICES ALLOWANCE LIST, AFLOAT, COMDTINST M6700.6 (SERIES)
1. THIS ALCOAST ANNOUNCES THE PROMULGATION OF THE REVISION TO
REF A, THE HEALTH SERVICES ALLOWANCE LIST, AFLOAT, M6700.6G.
2. COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
REF A.
3. NO PAPER DISTRIBUTION WILL BE MADE OF THIS MANUAL. OFFICIAL
DISTRIBUTION WILL BE VIA THE COAST GUARD DIRECTIVES SYSTEM CD-ROM.
AN ELECTRONIC VERSION IS LOCATED ON THE COMDT (CG-612) INFORMATION
AND TECHNOLOGY WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/DIRECTIVES/CIM.ASP.
4. POC: CAPT BRENT PENNINGTON AT (202)475-5170 OR
BRENT.PENNINGTON(AT)USCG.MIL.
5. RADM MARK J. TEDESCO, DIRECTOR, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WORK-LIFE, SENDS.
6. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.

SUBJ: HEALTH SERVICES ALLOWANCE LIST, AFLOAT REVISION

R 241424Z NOV 10

ALCOAST 565/10
COMDTNOTE 6010

A. HEALTH SERVICES ALLOWANCE LIST, AFLOAT, COMDTINST M6700.6 (SERIES)
1. THIS ALCOAST ANNOUNCES THE PROMULGATION OF THE REVISION TO
REF A, THE HEALTH SERVICES ALLOWANCE LIST, AFLOAT, M6700.6G.
2. COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
REF A.
3. NO PAPER DISTRIBUTION WILL BE MADE OF THIS MANUAL. OFFICIAL
DISTRIBUTION WILL BE VIA THE COAST GUARD DIRECTIVES SYSTEM CD-ROM.
AN ELECTRONIC VERSION IS LOCATED ON THE COMDT (CG-612) INFORMATION
AND TECHNOLOGY WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/DIRECTIVES/CIM.ASP.
4. POC: CAPT BRENT PENNINGTON AT (202)475-5170 OR
BRENT.PENNINGTON(AT)USCG.MIL.
5. RADM MARK J. TEDESCO, DIRECTOR, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WORK-LIFE, SENDS.
6. INTERNET RELEASE IS AUTHORIZED.

SUBJ: DEACTIVATION OF COMMAND INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CIO) COURSE

R 232309Z NOV 10

ALCOAST 564/10
COMDTNOTE 1500

1. AS OF 01 NOVEMBER 2010 THE COMMAND INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CIO) C
SCHOOL COURSE 500005 HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY DEACTIVATED. THERE WILL BE
NO FUTURE CONVENINGS OF THIS COURSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
2. THE CURRICULUM CONTAINED WITHIN THE CIO COURSE WILL BE COVERED IN
THE INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIGENCE C SCHOOL COURSE 500003. ALL UNITS
REQUIRING THE CIO SCHOOL SHALL REQUEST ENROLLMENT TO COURSE 500003.
UNIT TRAINING OFFICERS SHALL SUBMIT AN ETR IN DIRECT ACCESS TO
REQUEST QUOTAS.
3. THE COMMAND INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CIO) IS A CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN
FIELD UNITS AND THE SUPPORTING DISTRICT, SECTOR OR AREA INTELLIGENCE
STAFF. OPERATIONAL UNITS WITHOUT A DEDICATED INTELLIGENCE STAFF SHALL
HAVE A DESIGNATED CIO. MEMBERS CAN OBTAIN THE REQUIRED COMMAND
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER COMPETENCY (IS010) BY COMPLETING THE ONE-WEEK
INTRODUCTION TO INTELLIGENCE C SCHOOL.
4. IAW THE CUTTER MASTER TRAINING LIST, ALL CUTTERS WITHOUT A
PERMANENT ENLISTED INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (IS) ON BOARD SHALL SEND A
MEMBER TO COURSE 500003.
5. THE INTENT OF 500003 IS TO PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF
INTELLIGENCE WHILE PROVIDING THE MEMBER WITH THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO OPERATE IN AN INTELLIGENCE BILLET INCLUDING
THE ASSIGNMENT AS A CIO.
6. UNIT TRAINING OFFFICERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW UPDATED MASTER
TRAINING LISTS. UPDATED LISTS WILL REFLECT 500003 COURSE
REQUIREMENTS. THESE LISTS ARE MANAGED BY COMDT (CG-751) AND ARE
AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://CGWEB.COMDT.USCG.MIL/CG-751/PROGRAMS/MTL.HTM.
7. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS CIO COURSE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE
TRAINING MANAGER, DEBORAH STEPHENSON (202)475-5469 OR THE PROGRAM
MANAGER, LT KELLY MOYERS (202)372-2732.
8. RADM TIM SULLIVAN, COMMANDER, FORCE READINESS COMMAND, SENDS.
9. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty

             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
             Lance Cpl. Ardenjoseph A. Buenagua, 19, of San Jose, Calif., died Nov. 24 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Lake Effect Snow Warning

WEATHER ALERT:

Lake Effect Snow Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
400 PM EST THU NOV 25 2010

NYZ012-085-260500-
/O.UPG.KBUF.LE.A.0004.101126T1700Z-101128T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBUF.LE.W.0005.101126T1700Z-101127T2100Z/
WYOMING-SOUTHERN ERIE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WARSAW...ORCHARD PARK...SPRINGVILLE
400 PM EST THU NOV 25 2010

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 PM
EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A LAKE EFFECT
SNOW WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY. THIS UPGRADES THE LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH WHICH WAS
PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS: HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF
  SOUTHERN ERIE AND WYOMING COUNTIES.

* TIMING: A BAND OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON. THIS BAND MAY LIFT NORTH OF THE AREA FOR A TIME
  FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE SETTLING BACK SOUTH INTO THE REGION LATER
  FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM
  LATER FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.

* ACCUMULATIONS: SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES ARE EXPECTED
  IN AREAS WHERE LAKE EFFECT SNOW PERSISTS THE LONGEST. SNOWFALL
  RATES OF 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR ARE POSSIBLE IN THE MOST INTENSE
  PORTION OF THIS BAND.

* WINDS: WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40
  MPH WILL PRODUCE BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW...ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
  AREAS.

* VISIBILITIES: VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO AT
  TIMES IN HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.

* IMPACTS: HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL PRODUCE
  VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS WITH SNOW COVERED ROADS AND
  NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

IN LAKE EFFECT SNOW THE WEATHER CAN VARY FROM LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW
IN NARROW BANDS TO CLEAR SKIES JUST A FEW MILES AWAY. IF YOU WILL
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White House Condemns North Korean Attack

By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2010 - The White House condemned today's North Korean artillery attack against the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong.

"The United States strongly condemns this attack and calls on North Korea to halt its belligerent action and to fully abide by the terms of the Armistice Agreement," according to a White House statement issued this morning.

President Barack Obama attended a late afternoon meeting of his senior national security team on the situation on the Korean peninsula, according to a White House press release. The president was briefed by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Ambassador to the United Nations Susan E.Rice, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, and Army Gen. Walter L. Sharp, commander of U.S. Forces Korea.

"The president reiterated the unshakeable support of the United States for our ally, the Republic of Korea, and discussed ways to advance peace and security on the Korean peninsula going forward," the release says.
The attack on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong is reported to have killed two and injured 15.
The White House statement affirms the United States is firmly committed to the defense of South Korea and to the maintenance of regional peace and stability.
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Editor Note:
The White House Official Statement was posted on Motion Center rarlier this week.

DOD Identifies Army Casualties

            The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Nov. 22 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.  They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
            Killed were:
           Staff Sgt. Sean M. Flannery, 29, of Wyomissing, Pa.; and
           Spc. William K. Middleton, 26, of Norfolk, Va.

Peace Talks a Function of Afghan Government

By Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2010 - The Afghan people have the lead role in the reconciliation talks with the Taliban, and the United States serves only as a facilitator, specifically for the safe transportation of people to meet with the Afghan government, the Pentagon's top spokesman said today on MSNBC.
"We've also said for a long time the security situation on the ground has to change a little more before we see real progress in terms of high-level reconciliation," said Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates supports "keeping the pressure on the Taliban even more than we already are, change the dynamic on the ground even more than it already has, so they finally feel the pressure enough to finally come to the negotiating table," Morrell said.

The departure of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is slated to begin in July 2011, but U.S. forces will remain in Afghanistan beyond that date until 2014, Morrell said.
"[July 2011] is the beginning of a process, condition-based, to draw down forces for exiting in 2014," he said. "Anybody who's followed this closely knows this was not going to end in 2011. The president never suggested such. We always knew this was going to be a lengthy process. There's far more work to be done than we can achieve in the next eight months."

Morrell said the security situation in Afghanistan is improving.
"We're seeing a lot more reintegration, [such as] low-level fighters giving up and wanting to end their alliance with the Taliban, and join the government," he said.
Turning to another topic, Morrell said ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is vital to national security.

"On the merits, if START is defeated it would be a big setback for us in terms of national security," he said. "We would have no verification, as we don't right now, of what the Russians and nuclear forces are up to. We'd have to divert intelligence assets that are badly needed elsewhere, to monitor what they are doing on the ground."
 

Awarded Government Contracts

CONTRACTS

 AIR FORCE

              Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corporation of Sunnyvale, Calif., was awarded an $85,859,894 contract modification to exercise the option to continue service under MILSATCOM Orbital Operations and Logistics Support. At this time, no funds have been obligated. SMC SLG/PKM, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (FA8808-10-C-0002, PO0016).
              General Electric Aviation of Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded a $50,494,694 contract modification which will provide newly redesigned High Pressure Compressor and High Pressure Turbine assemblies, newly redesigned Aging Engine Upgrade Components, initial provisioning spares, and new technical data to support the Service Life Extension Plan and Aging Engine Upgrade initiatives applicable to the F110-GE-100/-129 Engine for F-16 aircraft.  At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBC, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8104-05-C-0053, PO0018).
             Saint Louis University of Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded a $24,000,000 contract which will provide research and analysis for the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine's critical care air transport team and expeditionary medicine missions.  At this time, $608,588 has been obligated. AFRL/PKHB, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-11-2-6140, order 6C01).
              Loadpath LLC of Albuquerque, N.M., was awarded an $8,693,434 contract which will create advances in composite payloads, bus technologies, and payload accommodation structures.  At this time, $230,000 has been obligated. AFRL/RVKV, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9453-11-C-0265).

 NAVY

              Science Applications International Corporation, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $26,737,880 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide ashore and afloat networks and information engineering services in support of networks and information systems.  The scope of work includes support for tasks associated with shipboard wide area networks, programs associated with developing and maintaining local area networks, and future technology development and technical services for Naval and Marine Corps intranet requirements.  The networks described in the scope of work are specialized networks that are beyond the scope of the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI).  This contract is one of two contracts awarded: both awardees will compete for task orders during the ordering period.  This three-year contract includes two, one-year options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to a potential $45,179,948.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Nov. 23, 2013.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website, and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website, with seven offers received.  The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-11-D-0017). 
              Computer Sciences Corporation, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $26,221,307 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide ashore and afloat networks and information engineering services in support of networks and information systems.  The scope of work includes support for tasks associated with shipboard wide area networks, programs associated with developing and maintaining local area networks, and future technology development and technical services for Naval and Marine Corps intranet requirements.  The networks described in the scope of work are specialized networks that are beyond the scope of the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI).  This contract is one of two contracts awarded: both awardees will compete for task orders during the ordering period.  This three-year contract includes two, one-year options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to a potential $44,861,537.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Nov. 23, 2013.   Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website, and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website, with seven offers received.  The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-11-D-0016).
              EDO Communications & Countermeasures Systems, Thousand Oaks, Calif., is being awarded a $16,720,922 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed fee, and cost-only contract for 425 band C upgrade kits, initial and depot spares, and engineering support services to upgrade Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare vehicle-mounted 2.1 systems currently in theater in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  Work will be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and is expected to be completed by June 2011.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively procured.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-11-C-6301).
              Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, Inc., of Pasadena, Calif., is being awarded a $6,815,688 modification under a multiple award contract firm-fixed-price task order for the exercise of option year two for Program and Engineering Support services.  The total cumulative task order amount after exercise of this option will be $18,682,386.  The task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $34,807,091.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by November 2011.  Contract funds ($177,138) will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00178-05-D-4487-EFE3).