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Acronym: ATSDR
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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naturally occurring) levels". In response to concerns about potential contamination from toxic metals and other chemicals, the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conducted a number of surveys in 1999–2002 to test Vieques' soil, water supply, air, fish and shellfish for harmful substances. The general conclusion of the ATSDR survey was that no public |
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Acronym: ICFI
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International Committee of the Fourth International
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allegations that these practices are the cause of Vieques high cancer rate. The ''World Socialist Web Site'' (WSWS), published by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) —a group critical of U.S. military and foreign policy— reports that “over a third of the island's population of 9,000 are now suffering from a range of cancers and other serious |
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Acronym: NRCS
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
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, 2003 at 12:01 AM EST of that day, the official military leave took effect. Part of the past bombing practice grounds became now property of the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), some to the Department of the Interior, and the remaining part was given to the government of Vieques. During the protests a newspaper article in the The San Juan Star was entitled "Wel |
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Acronym: FAA
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Federal Aviation Administration
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he actual location since some airports are located in smaller towns outside of the city they serve. * '''FAA''' - The location identifier assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). * '''IATA''' - The airport code assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Those that do not match the FAA code are |
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Acronym: ICAO
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International Civil Aviation Organization
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h the FAA code are shown in bold. * '''ICAO''' - The location indicator assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). * '''Airport name''' - The official airport name. Those shown in bold indicate the airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. * '''Role''' - One of four FAA airport categories, base |
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Acronym: FAA
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Federal Aviation Administration
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ode: T #TJ - Puerto Rico]] * Wikipedia:WikiProject Aviation/Airline destination lists: North America #Puerto Rico (United States) == References == '''Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):''' *[http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/airportdata_5010/ FAA Airport Data (Form 5010)] from National Flight Data Center (NFDC), also available from [http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/ AirportIQ |
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Acronym: PRSO
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Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra
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e las Artes Escénico Musicales'' in Spanish) ** Symphony Orchestra Corporation (''Corporación de la Orquesta Sinfónica'' in Spanish), administrator of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra (PRSO). * Puerto Rican Culture Institute (''Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña'' (ICP) in Spanish), who also owns: ** Plastic Arts School (''Escuela de Artes Plásticas'' in Spanish) ** Performing |
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Acronym: USCINCPAC
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United States Pacific Command
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d States Navy four-star admirals|four star admiral]] who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) from 1983 to 1985; and as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command (USCINCPAC) from 1985 to 1988. Admiral Hays grew up in Urania, Louisiana, a sawmill town which was owned "lock, stock, and barrel" by the Q.T. Hardtner family. In high school, "Happy" |
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