1.   The government has given provisional approval for the use of the new drug.

2.   Late last year Merck received provisional FDA approval, subject to further study, for Pepcid AD.

3.   The Phoenix-based airline amended its proposal three times before winning provisional approval.

4.   Cable television systems already in place can apply for provisional approval to continue operating until new concessions are granted.

5.   Existing systems must commit to applying for a concession to receive the provisional approval.

6.   If that happens, the North Atlantic Council can only give provisional approval to the operations plan, rules of engagement and action order.

7.   Local authorities have given provisional approval.

8.   Meanwhile the commission has granted provisional approval for two extra flights to Indonesia each week by Qantas.

9.   Officials expect the operations plan to receive provisional approval by Saturday.

10.   Officials here expect the operations plan to receive provisional approval by Saturday.