1.   Jim Steeg, vice president for special events, who handles every aspect of Super Bowl planning including many ticket requests, would not comment.

2.   Such planning would include conservation to ensure efficient day-to-day use as well as drought-contingency measures to curb lawn watering and other nonessential uses during dry spells.

3.   The war planning includes efforts to identify areas in the volatile region that could serve as military bases.

4.   The detailed planning included the type of clothing to be worn by the troops and the form of address to civilian personnel involved in the operation.