1.   Another key component in the amendments was a provision for public commentary in the licensing procedure, a change that suddenly created issues of public accountability in the commission.

2.   Administration officials said Friday they were proposing the licensing procedure because they believe that persistent corruption within the industry has elevated the cost of construction in the city.

3.   Building requirements vary by city, and there is no state licensing procedure for someone to become an inspector.

4.   But the Chinese official, Wu Jichuan, has made it clear that Beijing can tie up foreign investors in cumbersome licensing procedures.

5.   Gypsy leader Stergo has urged officials to tighten city business licensing procedures.

6.   Maryland, in a twist, will require a graduated licensing procedure for all new drivers, regardless of age.

7.   Officials of the Immigration and Naturalization Service say they are not happy with the licensing procedure, but that there is nothing they can do about it.

8.   Scharbauer, who had turned the tide in the licensing procedure, had had enough.

9.   Shotguns and a limited number of hunting rifles are allowed, but the owner must pass a rigorous licensing procedure and exam.

10.   The current version is preferred by the arms industry because it has allowed the export of more goods without having to go through complicated licensing procedures.