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Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning ``Stove

Tue, Jun 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR part 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,380,548 entitled ``Stove Apparatus'' issued June 3, 2008. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Development and Implementation of Range-Wide Mission and

Thu, Jun 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army announces its intent to prepare an EIS for expanded activities on WSMR. This EIS will analyze the impacts of new mission requirements and development of new test and training capabilities and associated land use changes to support Army Transformation, the Army Campaign Plan, Future Combat Systems, Grow the Army, and other Army initiatives. This includes the stationing of a Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT) of approximately 3,800 Soldiers at WSMR. This action also supports WSMR as a test bed for rapid development and deployment of new systems in response to rapidly changing world conditions and longterm Department of Defense, U.S. Army Developmental Test Command, and Army planning. Specifically, this EIS will assess environmental impacts associated with changing land uses to allow for expanded offroad maneuver in some areas, to support new testing capabilities and requirements, and continuing offpost to onpost tests. It will also address new weapons firing ranges and c

Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

Wed, Jun 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 1023.140 through 160), the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting:

Name of Committee: Army Education Advisory Committee.

Date: July 7, 2008.

Place: Meeting will be conducted electronically online using Adobe Connect.

Time: 14001500.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Thu, Jun 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army is proposing to add a system of records to its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

Board of Visitors, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

Mon, Jun 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), announcement is made of the following committee meeting:

Name of Committee: Board of Visitors, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Subcommittee of the Army Education Advisory Committee.

Date: June 1819, 2008.

Place of Meeting: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Presidio of Monterey (DLIFLC & POM), Weckerling Center and Building 614, Conference Room, Monterey, CA 93944.

Time of Meeting: Approximately 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Board Mission: The DLIFLC Board of Visitors (BoV) is governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, as amended, and is a subcommittee of the Army Education Advisory Committee (AEAC). The purpose of the DLIFLC BoV is to provide the Commandant, through the Army Education Advisory Committee, with advice on matters related to the Institute's mission, specifically: academic policies, staff and faculty development, student

Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Army Growth and

Wed, May 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army announces the availability of a Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DSPEIS) for the growth and realignment of the United States Army to support Operations in the Pacific Theater. The Department of the Army has prepared a DSPEIS that evaluates the potential environmental and socioeconomic effects associated with alternatives for implementing the growth, realignment, and transformation of the Army's forces to support Operations in the Pacific Theater. Potential impacts have been analyzed in the DSPEIS at installations that are capable of supporting operations in the Pacific Theater.

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning ``Article

Wed, May 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,344,751 entitled ``Article of Footwear with Temperature Regulation Means'' issued April 29, 2008. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of US Patent Concerning Assembled

Thu, May 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR Part 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,358,327 entitled ``Assembled Hematin, Method for Forming Same and Method for Polymerizing Aromatic Monomers Using Same'' issued April 15, 2008. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Mon, May 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy (USMA)

Mon, May 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 1023.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place:

1. Name of Committee: United States Military Academy Board of Visitors.

2. Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

3. Time: 1 p.m.4 p.m. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting will need to show photo identification in order to gain access to the meeting location. All participants are subject to security screening.

4. Location: Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (exact room location will be published on the USMA Board of Visitors Web site at http://www.usma.edu/bov.asp).

5. Purpose of the Meeting: This is the 2008 Spring Meeting of the

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Board of Visitors; Meeting

Mon, May 5 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for the summer meeting of the Board of Visitors (BoV) for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC). Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463). The Board's charter was renewed on February 1, 2008 in compliance with the requirements set forth in Title 10 U.S.C. 2166.

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2008.

Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: 2212 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC.

Proposed Agenda: The WHINSEC BoV will be briefed on activities at the Institute since the last Board meeting on November 2, 2007 as well as receive other information appropriate to its interests.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, May 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, May 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, May 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, May 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, May 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Employment of Troops in Aid of Civil Authorities

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action removes 32 CFR Part 501, Employment of Troops in Aid of Civil Authorities. The regulations are being removed because they are obsolete and no longer govern policies for the Department of the Army in planning and operations involving the use of Army resources in the control of actual or anticipated civil disturbances. The program responsibility has been transferred to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense.

Relief Assistance

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action removes 32 CFR Part 502, Relief Assistance. The regulations are being removed because they are obsolete and no longer govern policies and procedures for disaster relief activities. The program responsibility has been transferred to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense.

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Apparatus

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,347,768 entitled ``Apparatus and Method to Test Abrasion Resistance of Material Using Airborne Particulate'' issued March 25, 2008. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Assembled

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,344,751 entitled ``Assembled Hematin, Method for Forming Same and Method for Polymerizing Aromatic Monomers Using Same'' issued March 18, 2008. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Notice of Availability of a Novel UV Emitting Device for Exclusive, Partially Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Licenses

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army announces the general availability of exclusive, partially exclusive or nonexclusive licenses relative to a novel ultraviolet light emitting device as described in U.S. Patent Applications 11/376,453, Ultraviolet Light Emitting AlGaN Composition and Ultraviolet Light Emitting Device Containing Same and 11/376,452 Method of Manufacturing an Ultraviolet Light Emitting AlGaN Composition and Ultraviolet Light Emitting Device Containing Same. Any license shall comply with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.

Army Science Board Plenary Meeting

Wed, Apr 30 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 1023. 140 through 160, the Department of the Army announces the following committee meeting:

Name of Committee: Army Science Board (ASB).

Date(s) of Meeting: May 2021, 2008.

Time(s) of Meeting: 08001700, May 20, 200813001600, May 21, 2008.

Place of Meeting: Minute Maid Park, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.

Availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Permanent Stationing of the 2/25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team

Fri, Apr 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, G-3/5/7 has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Permanent Stationing of the 2/25th SBCT and has made the decision to proceed with all facets of Alternative A. Alternative A permanently stations the 2/ 25th SBCT at Schofield Barracks Military Reservation (SBMR) while conducting the required training at military training sites in Hawaii. This alternative is summarized in the Army's ROD and described fully in Chapter 2 of the FEIS.

Intent To Grant an Exclusive License of a U.S. Government-Owned Patent

Wed, Apr 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(I)(i), announcement is made of the intent to grant an exclusive, royalty bearing, revocable license to U.S. Patent 6,825,323, filed January 10, 2001, entitled ``Compositions for treatment of hemorrhaging with activated factor VIIa in combination with fibrinogen and methods of using the same'' and foreign rights (PCT/US01/000725) to ProFibrix B.V., with its principal place of business at Zernikedreef 9, 2333 CK Leiden, The Netherlands.

Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

Tue, Apr 8 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), announcement is made of the following meeting:

Name of Committee: Army Education Advisory Committee.

Date: April 23, 2008.

Place: Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Ft. Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

Time: 08301700.

Proposed Agenda: The meeting agenda includes a review of actions and recommendations from five subcommittees: Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Command and General Staff College Board of Visitors, Army War College Board of Visitors, Distance Learning/Training Technology Applications Subcommittee, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps Subcommittee. Committee members will also be briefed on new Department of the Army initiatives: the College of the American Soldier and the Army Civilian University.

Purpose of the Meeting: To review recommendations submitted from the last meeting of each of the five subcommittees and forward approved re

Army Educational Advisory Committee

Tue, Apr 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 1023.150, the following meeting notice is announced:

Name of Committee: U.S. Army War College Subcommittee of the Army Education Advisory Committee.

Dates of Meeting: April 17, 2008, and April 18, 2008.

Place of Meeting: U.S. Army War College, 122 Forbes Avenue, Carlisle, PA, Command Conference Room, Root Hall, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania 17013.

Time of Meeting: 8 a.m.5 p.m.

Proposed Agenda: Receive information briefings; conduct discussions with the Commandant and staff and faculty; table and examine online College issues; assess resident and distance education programs, selfstudy techniques, assemble a working group for the concentrated review of institutional policies and a working group to address committee membership and charter issues; propose strategies and recommendations that will continue the m

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Mon, Mar 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Mon, Mar 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Notice of Intent (NOI) To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Transformation-Related Increased

Tue, Mar 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In order to transform the Army, meet the increased national security and defense requirements of the 21st century, maintain training and operational readiness levels of the force,
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and preserve a high quality of life for U.S. Army Soldiers and Families, the Army has identified the need to increase its overall size while continuing to restructure its forces in accordance with modular Transformation decisions. On December 19, 2007, the Army signed a Record of Decision (ROD) documenting its decision to proceed with growth of the Active and Reserve components of the Army by 74,200 Soldiers through establishment of several new Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) and Combat Support and Combat Support Service units (CS/CSS). The growth of the Army would allow for the adjustment of the composition of its forces to continue to accommodate Transformation objectives and create additional unit capabilities in high demand areas where mission requirements exceed current manning authorizations. The Army

Appointment of Army Officials to the Army Emergency Relief--Board of Managers and Board of Advisors

Fri, Mar 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is given of certain Army officials assigned to positions authorized to serve without compensation as a director or officer, or to otherwise participate in the management of the Army Emergency Relief (AER), a military welfare society.

Preparation of the Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (SPEIS) for Army Growth and Force

Thu, Mar 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Army intends to prepare an SPEIS in order to evaluate the relative environmental and socioeconomic impacts of support operations growth in the Pacific Theater as it transforms and aligns its forces to address existing capabilities shortfalls. As part of Army growth, this evaluation will be conducted to supplement the analysis and decisions that were included in the PEIS for Grow the Army (for continental U.S. (CONUS) locations), which was completed in January 2008.

The Army will use the SPEIS analysis to evaluate and compare the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of alternatives for implementing its Proposed Action. The Army's Proposed Action is to grow, realign, and transform its forces to support operations in the Pacific Theater and to ensure the proper capabilities exist to sustain operations in promoting global and national security now and into the foreseeable future. The implementation of the Proposed Action is needed to better meet military operational and national security

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Enzymatic

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,332,297 entitled ``Enzymatic Polymerization'' issued February 19, 2007. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning NBC

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,298,244 entitled ``NBC Marker Light'' issued November 20, 2007. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive License or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Methods

Fri, Mar 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,335,739 entitled ``Methods for the Purification and Aqueous Fiber Spinning of Spider Silks and other Structural Proteins'' issued February 26, 2008. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of Invention Described in U.S.

Fri, Feb 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.4, 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/853,906 entitled ``Identification of Staphylococcal EnterotoxinB (SEB) Sequences Involved in Cell Proliferation and Cell Death,'' filed October 24, 2006. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US2007/022473). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention.

Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Permanent Stationing of the 2nd

Fri, Feb 22 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army announces the availability of a FEIS for the permanent stationing of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (2/25th) SBCT. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Army has prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to disclose potential impacts to the natural, physical, and human environment resulting from the permanent stationing of the 2/25th SBCT. Potential impacts have been analyzed at installations that are capable of meeting the SBCTs training, operational, Soldier and Family quality of life, and strategic deployment requirements. This FEIS identifies Schofield Barracks Military Reservation in Hawaii as the Army's preferred alternative for the stationing location of the 2/25th SBCT. A Record of Decision (ROD) will announce the final location decision after the 30day waiting period for the FEIS has been completed.

Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of Invention Described in U.S.

Tue, Feb 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.4, 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/786,527 entitled ``Treatment of IschemiaReperfusion Injury with Lipid, Annexin, and LipidAnnexin Complexes,'' filed March 27, 2006. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US2007/065125). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention.

Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy (USMA)

Mon, Feb 11 2008 11:00:00 GMT

1. Name of Committee: United States Military Academy Board of Visitors.

2. Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008.

4. Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 (exact room location is to be determined and will be published prior to February 27, 2008).

5. Purpose of the Meeting: This is the 2008 Organizational Meeting of the USMA Board of Visitors (BoV). Members of the Board will be provided updates on Academy issues.

6. Agenda: The Academy leadership w

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Feb 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Remote Mosaic

Thu, Jan 31 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Patent No. 6,704,460 entitled ``Remote mosaic imaging system having highresolution, wide fieldofview and low bandwidth,'' issued on March 9, 2004. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention.

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Mon, Jan 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army is amending a system of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

Office of the Secretary; Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Mon, Jan 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) is amending A0015-185 SFMR systems of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Application Concerning

Thu, Jan 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent Application No. 10/701,565 entitled ``Arthropod Repellent Pharmacophore Models, Compounds Identified as Fitting the Pharmacophore Models, and Methods of Marking and Using Thereof,'' filed November 6, 2003. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US03/35424). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention.

Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for Army Growth and Force Structure Realignment

Mon, Jan 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Army announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for Army Growth and Force Structure Realignment. This ROD announces the Army's decisions for growing and realigning U.S. Army forces within the Continental United States (CONUS). Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Army prepared a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) that evaluated the potential environmental and socio economic effects associated with alternatives for Army growth and realignment. In the Final PEIS, which was published on 26 OCT, 2007, the Army identified Alternative Three as the preferred alternative. The Record of Decision explains that the Army will proceed with its preferred alternative, Alternative Three. This alternative best supports Army Modular Transformation; implements Global Defense Posture Realignment (GDPR) decisions; adds the necessary Combat Support and Combat Service Support Soldiers to the Active and Reserve components o

Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Renewal of the Special Use Permit (SUP) for Military Activities

Fri, Jan 4 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This FEIS has been prepared by the NGB and the U.S. Department of AgricultureForest Service (USDAFS). NGB is the lead agency and the USDAFS is serving as a cooperating agency in the development of this FEIS for the renewal of the current SUP that authorizes military training activities at Camp shelby Training Site.