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We identify a general framework for weak planning called bootstrap planning, which is defined as global planning using … only a local planner along with some memory for learning intermediate subgoals. We present a family of algorithms for … bootstrap planning, and provide some initial theory on their performance. In our theoretical analysis, we develop a random …
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planning and learning; it is not a predictive model. This document consists of three principal parts. Part I provides a …This document describes the formulation and operation of a model designed to assist in planning supplementation … planning in the Columbia Basin. The model is operated within the spreadsheet environment of Quattro Pro using a system of …
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Price search enables consumers to overcome information asymmetries, it can lead to a reduction in price dispersion and it can increase consumer surplus, but search is costly. In this paper, an internet survey is conducted among a random sample of 490 drivers in the State of Ohio to answer the...
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Most large electric utilities and a growing number of gas utilities in the United States are using a planning method … -- Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) - which incorporates demand-side management (DSM) programs whenever the marginal cost of the …
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,807,105. (2) Part II--Planning and Design--Project No. 1983-35-04, Contract No. 4035, $352,379 for Clearwater Coho Restoration …
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The effectiveness of SO{sub 2} emission allowance trading under Title 4 of the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act (CAA) is of great interest due to the innovative nature of this market incentive approach. However, it may be a mistake to frame the compliance problem for a utility as a decision...
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response, pre-event planning, and post-incident assessment. Such systems provide federal, state, and local agencies, emergency … high fidelity applications including vulnerability analyses and planning studies. This paper will briefly discuss the types …
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establishes the forecast of natural gas prices in addition to other parameters which are used in the planning process. The …
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This report focuses on the nation's geoscience needs and recommends DOE activities to mitigate major problems that effect energy security. The report recommends new or redirected DOE geoscience research initiatives for oil and gas, coal, nuclear resources, structures and processes in the earth's...
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several guidance documents on the Data Quality Objectives process to support systematic planning of data gathering campaigns …
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