Preliminary assessment and trial flights concluded that ample room was present for a safe landing and departure.

But the assessment concluded that strong local initiatives could undermine Iraq s central government, which American officials say is essential to lasting peace.

Other historical assessments conclude Thomas had a solid grasp of the steel business and was a respected manager, even if Andrew considered him overly cautious.

Of those, about 874,000 urgently need free food, the latest assessment concluded late last month, and that number could rise until the harvest is completed in October.

The assessment concluded "No significant negative impacts are anticipated."

The assessment concluded that as long as the concrete floor remained intact, the potential environmental impact was"insignificant."

A more objective assessment might conclude that with three such payrolls, the No. 1 designation is certainly blurry and of little consequence.

But in large chunks of the country, far more limited progress has been made, a recent federal assessment concluded.

"But I think any fair assessment of us now must conclude that we have talent at the top of our organization."

The assessment also concluded that the killers probably live near the yogurt shop - speculation that has raised anxieties in the area.